Snow!

Well, the snow is officially here with a good foot at least now. For most endurance junkies in Michigan, xc skiing enters the picture come December or so. I have done some classic xc skiing a couple of times, but today was my first time out on skate skiis. I plan to do a few xc ski races this winter and I think I'll focus solely on the skate races. The trails were a bit rough today, but definitely skiable. I have some work to do from a technique standpoint, but I think I did okay for my first time out. I skiied with the Cross Country Ski Shop team out of Grayling and it was a lot of fun. They were very kind to let me tag along and share some tips with me. I am sure I'll be a bit sore tomorrow as xc skiing forces you to use some muscles you don't use so much while swimming, cycling, or running. It's awesome cross training though and will really help me supplement the low cycling volume. 2 - 3 focused trainer sessions per week for 60-75 minutes will be enough to help my cycling still progress. Off to the gaylord pool in the morning for a 5:45AM session. If you live in northern Michigan and are a triathlete you should come join us!

On a side note, I am helping coach high school basketball this year and our team has it's first game on Tuesday. We had two great scrimmages last week so i think we're ready to roll. I'd be shocked if we lose more than a couple of games this year. The kids are really putting in the effort. I just wish they would play year round a bit instead of just during the season. They would be scary good if they played more the rest of the year. Who knows, maybe I can instill that work ethic in some of them.

It's going to be a busy December, but I wouldn't have it any other way.