This past Saturday I did a xc ski race at Lakes of the North. It was a shorter race...10k, but considering how little most people have been on snow so far this year it was just the right distance. My skiing technique isn't the best, but somehow I'm able to keep up with the top guys. I guess all the training I do for triathlon carries over nicely. I came 8th and was only a minute or so down from the podium. I'll take it though considering how little ski time I put in...usually once a week for 1-2 hours.
I never know what to wear for these ski races. You warm up quick so you don't want to be over dressed. I wore the Zoot Ultra long sleeve cycling jersey and then the wind vest over top. I also wore the Zoot winter beenie. That, with some cycling tights and I was dressed just about perfectly for a 30 degree morning in N. Michigan.
Training has been going well. I am taking an easier week this week before ramping things back up. I am itching to start in with a little more serious training, but it was important I be patient these past 4 weeks as my body just wasn't ready to start getting after it quite yet. I guess you could call it a transition month or just getting the body moving every day. It seems to have worked because I feel completely back to normal and ready to start making gains for 2013.
On another note, I've been inducted into the Otsego County Sports Hall of Fame. The article in the paper can be found here . It really is an honor and I feel very blessed to have received the award. I had a ton of support, mainly through my folks and siblings during my youth and really that support continues today. Rachel has been there for every step too since starting triathlon and it wouldn't be possible without her encouragement.
Christmas has come and gone for another year. As always my parents (really my Mom:) went overboard and got all of the grandkids way too much. Kennedy was awesome opening presents. She had a blast playing with some new toys and showing off her new clothes. The best thing about Christmas is being to spend time with my siblings as we don't get to do that a whole lot any more. It's also nice to catch up with extended family.
Back to reality a bit now (minus teaching so really I'm on vacation!). 3 workouts already today and I'm considering a short ski later if I feel good. It's amazing how much you can get in with not having to work. I wouldn't trade my life for anything though.
Thanks for reading.
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