So each day here in Lake Placid I look forward to an update from my Mom and Dad in France. Two years ago my Dad gave my mom a ‘bike trip’ for Christmas. In preparation for the big Cols they have been training hard in the Methow Valley. My Mom has been revitalizing her high [...]
I am a huge fan of running/hiking a nice over distance workout in the mountains. Last week I had some blister issues on my feet which kept me clipped into my rollerskis and out of my running shoes. I am all healed up and good to go this week. Eric and Jennie are our guides [...]
The CXC Team and I are out in Lake Placid, NY for 17 days of training at the US Olympic Training Center. After a summer of mostly easy-volume training and L3 intervals we finally had the chance to open it up with my favorite workout, on my favorite climb in New York. Outside of Keene, [...]
Matt Liebsch and I went 1-2 in the half marathon this weekend in Wirth Park in Minneapolis. It is pretty cool to do a trail marathon in an urban environment. The pack started out hard and we pushed the pace the entire race. Matt broke away at mile 7 and after letting him gap the [...]
Matt Liebsch and I went 1-2 in the half marathon this weekend in Wirth Park in Minneapolis. It is pretty cool to do a trail marathon in an urban environment. The pack started out hard and we pushed the pace the entire race. Matt broke away at mile 7 and after letting him gap the [...]
Fall has arrived with color in the trees, cool weather, and rain. In the last 3 weeks I have done 3 bike rides; all with Scott, all in the rain. Yesterday we went out for a mountain bike it rained while we drove to the trail head, and it rained when we got home. It [...]
I received some fantastic news today about another year of partnership with In The Arena. In The Arena is one of my biggest personal sponsors and have helped me lead a more balanced and happier life. In the Arena’s mission is to change the trajectories of the lives of American youths by deploying in their [...]
Cool temperatures have arrived in the Northwoods. I love this time of year, sunny and crisp. We are getting ready for winter. Classic Sprint Simulation (training skis): Qualifying: Eric (3:02), Karl (3:12), Gregg (3:19), Santi (3:22) Quarter 1: Eric (3:04), Karl (3:07), Gregg (3:08), Santi (3:xx) Semi: Eric (3:02), Karl (3:03), Gregg (3:03.5), Santi (3:0x?) [...]
APU invited me to their summer home, the Thomas Training Center on the Eagle Glacier. The training center alone is a remarkable facility nestled on the ridge 5,500 feet above Girdwood, Ak about 40 minutes south of Anchorage. The real gem however, is the 7.5km loop of skiing meters outside the door. Several Sun [...]
I skied every month of the year last year, this year I have waxed each month. I haven’t skied in July or June, but today is August 1 and and I am going skiing tomorrow! Grinding everything this spring at Nordic Ultratune I have always had a good ski quiver, but this year a goal [...]
After last week’s speed block I am ready for a few recovery days and am taking a few days to work with my Adopt-an-Athlete community in Wausau, WI. It is fun for me to take a break from focusing on my own training and coach the next generation of athletes. Gotta love dead-end roads with [...]
Mondays and Wednesday afternoons are special days at ‘The Club,’ we get to go canoeing on the Namekogon River. Many of the kids have experienced canoeing in the fall on the lakes surrounding the club, but that doesn’t even compare to the experience of canoing down a river which eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico. [...]
‘We are going to Valley Fair!’ The kids have been talking about it since April. The weather was beautiful and everyone was up early for the big ‘Club Trip of the Month.’ Over 40 kids packed into the school bus at 6:45am for the drive to Minnesota’s best amusement park Valley Fair. Shana, Michela, Paige, Soriah, [...]
2010 Olympian Garrott Kuzzy starting the relay June 23rd is Olympic Day in celebration of the birth of the modern Olympics. The LCO Boys and Girls Club celebrated the day with 2010 Olympian Garrott Kuzzy and several members of CXC Team Vertical Limit. One of the most challenging legs of the relay was Ardepol Puppin. [...]
When I was in 4th grade I remember coming home from soccer practice and Mom and Dad told the three of us kids there was a big surprise waiting for us in the garage. We opened the door and the cutest dog ever ran out into the yard. We named her Tilly after the [...]
CXC Team Vertical Limit had a great training camp in Marine on St. Croix, MN. The old mill town was quiet and peaceful allowing us to get our work done. Roller skiing, running, biking and weight lifting were the names of the games. One of the highlights of the week for me was joining the [...]
Dennis hooked us up with some paddle boards for a bit of cross training yesterday afternoon. I hear it is warm out in the Midwest right now but I dressed for paddling the same as I dress for skiing in the middle of winter.
Skiing in Bend has been great. Very focused workouts, good things are being done. I did get the camera out for one picture at the start of our ski.
I am staying and training with the MOD Squad here in Bend, Oregon. Grooming starts at Mt. Bachelor on Monday with the US and Canadian National Team camps. We decided to get to town a bit earlier to get settled and adjust to the altitude. We had a nice tour today. We broke trail through a [...]
Took about 5 minutes to fill the jar and complete the paper work. Awesome.