Training Week of Feb 21

It has been a great week to be a coach for such a great bunch of athletes.  Excellent effort all around with some great achievements at the Gatineau Loppet and OFSSA qualifying; appreciating that it is 90% athlete, and 10% coaching.

Tuesday Feb 22nd 6:30-8:00 (+/-):  With recent weather patterns the life of the canal as a skateway may be limited.  Meet at change shacks at 5th Avenue near Lansdowne.  Bring skates.  Check e-mails tomorrow, I will see if I can find some long blades for anyone that wants to try them. 

Thursday Feb 24th 6:30-8:00:  Nakkertok.  The training field is not so good, and the trails are rock hard.  We will meet at Nakkertok South to ski the courses for Saturday’s Races, but check your e-mails in the afteroon for confirmation.

Saturday Feb 26 morning:   Nakkertok Juniors.  It would be nice to have most of the Racers out as a team.  This may be our last opportunity.  The cost is reasonable and it is a fun race that does not take much of the day.  Registration deadline is Wednesday on Zone 4.

Saturday Feb 26 afternoon:  Katie and I have helped with the “Dynarabbits at Riverfront from time to time this season.  It would be nice to have a few Racers out as company, and you can get some volunteer time.