The 2010-2011 season officially begins today! In preparation for a new season, there is a lot of evaluation and refection of last season. Today I filled out a goal sheet, defining what steps I need to make along the way to achieve my goals. These goals range from small tasks, such as improving technique, to testing goals and ultimately performance goals.
As part of my reflection on last year, I looked through my training log which details the training I have done every day this year. Through my analysis, I came up with some interesting statistics for the 2009-2010 training season. Here are a few:
Total training hours: 674 hrs
Number of races: 28
Number of hours skiing on snow: 167 hrs
Number of hours running: 245
Number of hours roller skiing: 143
Number of hours of strength: 67
Month with highest volume: September: 70 hrs
First ski of the season: October 13
Countries I raced in: U.S., Canada, France, Slovenia
Coldest race: -2F degrees, Bozeman, MT
Best results: 1st place: 20k Aspen Owl Creek Chase
6th place: 5k classic, Slovenia OPA cup race
6th place: 30k skate, U.S. Nationals in Maine
It goes to show, there is a lot of time and effort that goes into training. My training log is a very helpful tool that allows me to analyze what I did the previous season and helps me determine what I need to change as I begin a new season.
Let the new season begin!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
A Little Break
Its been two weeks since the season ended and the gears have changed. After 4 1/2 months of none stop racing and traveling, it is nice to be settled in one place and enjoy a change of pace. A change of pace entails alpine skiing on the mountain, not worrying about what time I go to bed, treating myself to junk food, hanging out with friends, not training if I don't feel like it, etc.
April is considered our "off" month. While it is okay to do the things listed above, it is still important to maintain active training and recovery. I don't really like to call it training, instead I consider it having fun doing other activities, such as alpine skiing, back-country skiing, crust skiing, biking, swimming, running, hiking, and climbing.
I am back in Sun Valley and spring is approaching very slowly. Last week I arrived just in time for a snow storm, dumping 24 inches in the mountains. The sun finally peaked out two days ago, but temperatures are still a bit chilly. Normally I would be ready to put the skis away, but the fresh snow is very convincing. I've been alpine skiing, tele skiing, and cross-country skiing in mid-winter conditions! Unbelievable...winter isn't over yet!
All in all it is nice to have a break. I'ts going to fly by fast, so I am going to be sure I enjoy it!
My friend Noi and I, enjoying a spectacular day of skiing on Baldy
April is considered our "off" month. While it is okay to do the things listed above, it is still important to maintain active training and recovery. I don't really like to call it training, instead I consider it having fun doing other activities, such as alpine skiing, back-country skiing, crust skiing, biking, swimming, running, hiking, and climbing.
I am back in Sun Valley and spring is approaching very slowly. Last week I arrived just in time for a snow storm, dumping 24 inches in the mountains. The sun finally peaked out two days ago, but temperatures are still a bit chilly. Normally I would be ready to put the skis away, but the fresh snow is very convincing. I've been alpine skiing, tele skiing, and cross-country skiing in mid-winter conditions! Unbelievable...winter isn't over yet!
All in all it is nice to have a break. I'ts going to fly by fast, so I am going to be sure I enjoy it!
My friend Noi and I, enjoying a spectacular day of skiing on Baldy
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