This is a follow-up post to an earlier entry where I noted an off-hand comment by US coach Chris Grover that when Kikkan Randall qualifies in the top ten in a sprint race, that this is a good sign that she has a good chance of making it to the finals. I looked at some [...] Related posts:
It has been great to spend a couple days at home, relaxing, and kicking up the feet a bit with the family after a long racing block throughout november and december. Unlike last year, the snow in the methow right now is amazing! The first couple of day...
Due to the storm forecast, we have decided to delay our 5/10 km skate TT until Tuesday morning. We figure that the conditions will be much better on Tuesday. The driving will also be much safer.br /Our tentative plan is to do the TT at Grafton starting...
So as you know today was Christmas. This is my favorite holiday, not because of the presents, but because of the time that I really get to spend with the family. With my life of skiing, I am gone a lot and its not often anymore that I get to come home and see my Parents. So when Christmas comes around training doesn't really take a back seat, but family comes first! Today was a great day. I [...]
Christmas day here in Mazama has been a nice day off. Today is the first day off that Margaret and I have had together since September! At the Basecamp Bridge over the Methow RiverAfter an early breakfast, we skied from the back do...
Christmas day here in Mazama has been a nice day off. Today is the first day off that Margaret and I have had together since September! At the Basecamp Bridge over the Methow RiverAfter an early breakfast, we skied from the back do...
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Back home again! There’s so much snow here in Minneapolis that the police cars come standard with ski racks. What do I do to kick back, relax, and get my mind off of skiing when I’m home? Why, go skiing of course! Got out with the Fays, Skolds, Bohns, and Kuzzys for a cruise around Baker. [...]
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The Statistical Skier is going to take a much needed holiday break to visit the Statistical In-Laws and hopefully do some skiing, but not much statistics. Regular posting should resume on Monday. Enjoy your holidays! Related posts:Welcome! Week In Review: Friday Nov 5th Related posts:
Just as I did yesterday, let’s take a closer look at the results form Saturday’s World Cup mass start race in La Clusaz, France, this time focusing on the North Americans. As I discussed yesterday, we’re going to use percent-back difference plots from mass start or pursuit races to evaluate each skier’s race, since the [...] Related posts:
After a three hour van drive, three plane rides, two nights and a lot of lost sleep, Colin and I finally made it to Vermont yesterday. Traveling during the holidays is always a gamble, but I was hopeful we wouldn't run into any weather or mechanical d...
After a three hour van drive, three plane rides, two nights and a lot of lost sleep, Colin and I finally made it to Vermont yesterday. Traveling during the holidays is always a gamble, but I was hopeful we wouldn't run into any weather or mechanical d...
After a three hour van drive, three plane rides, two nights and a lot of lost sleep, Colin and I finally made it to Vermont yesterday. Traveling during the holidays is always a gamble, but I was hopeful we wouldn't run into any weather or mechanical d...