Here's what was shaking down this Thursday w. IR Canmore base
So long (for now) Djoeke Hoedemaker - Djoeke flew out to Melbourne last night due to a yet to be diagnosed back injury - we miss you already Djoeke...looking forward to the recovery, & subsequent return to action...hang in there amiga!
C1's - rest day w. trip to Banff including lunch at the Banff Springs Hotel (pics to follow from Jennifer's camerae)
C2's - rest day in preparation for 3 day race series starting at Norquay tomorrow (GS on Friday, SL on Saturday - Sunday) - detailed video review and planning (strategies for success w. a focus on the 'process')
FIS group 1 - session 1 - SL training on Mapmaker w. Calgary Alpine in the AM - challenging course setting made for a high quality, high intensity training session - session 2 - 45 gate GS on Whoop Up...productive - session 3 - regeneration (spin, balance & flexibility) - Chad reports a productive day and deems the crew ready to race for the weekend...we can't wait!
FIS group 2 - session 1 - full length GS (43 turns) on Whoop Up w. Alberta Ski Team (men's & women's groups)...really good session, I am pleased w. how the boys skied...can't wait to race GS next week.- session 2 - SL training on Whoop Up (weekend race piste) - tough session for our boys...good learning from a challenging environment - session 3 - activation / power lift followed by recovery run, hot tub, and flexibility - sports psych and massage for a few as well
Tomorrow
- C1's in action at Nakiska for GS training
- the K2's are in action at Norquay - check out http://www.albertaalpine.ca/ for live timing links
- FIS groups taking a rest day leading into the 4 day Miele Cup series (which will be followed by 3 days of Super G / GS...big week ahead)
Stay tuned to the blog for daily updates from the weeken's races - overview
Friday, January 13 - Cresa Partners K2 GS race @ Norquay
Saturday, January 14 - Cresa Partners K2 SL race @ Norquay, Miele Cup FIS SL day 1 @ Nakiska
Sunday, January 15 - Cresa Partners K2 SL race @ Norquay, Miele Cup FIS SL day 2 @ Nakiska
Monday, January 16 - Miele Cup FIS GS day 1 @ Nakiska
Tuesday, January 17 - Miele Cup FIS GS day 2 @ Nakiska
Check out the pics below from today's sessions - Over and out for now from beautiful Canmore
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| The view on the drive to Nakiska - not a bad way to the start the day |
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| 2x GS's on Whoop Up (the 1988 Olympic GS run) - as seen from the 1st flat |
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| Hough, Max - GS training on Whoop up |
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| Hough, Max - GS training on Whoop Up |
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| Molnar, Hamish GS training on Whoop Up |
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| Molnar, Hamish - GS training on Whoop during this morning's 1st session |
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| McFie, Iain - GS training on Whoop Up during this morning's 1st session |
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| Whoop Up - as seen from mid mountain lodge |
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| The last pitch of Whoop Up - as seen from the Gold Chair |
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| Hough, Max - GS training on Whoop Up this morning |
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| Molnar, Hamish - GS training on Whoop Up (Brett, pay attention to the camera angle...ha) |
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| Geiger, Christian - GS training on Whoop Up this morning |
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| Geiger, Christian |
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| Molnar, Hamish - SL training on Whoop during session 2 |
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| McFie, Iain - 2nd session SL training |
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| Da boyz |
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| Buckland, Emily - session 2 GS on Whoop Up |
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| O'Sullivan, Daniel - getting a little light on Whoop Up - session 2 this afternoon |
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| McKenzie, Karina - rolling onto the pitch of Whoop Up |
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| O'Sullivan, Daniel - GS training session 2 on Whoop Up |
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| Glasbrenner, Kaela - GS training on Whoop Up |
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| Debney, Claire - GS training during 2nd session |
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| Davies, Meg - GS training during session 2 |
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| Barton, Willy - shreddin' on Whoop Up this afternoon |
