Next XCCM Practice

Tuesday, January 07, 2025

  • Dark Roast

    P5 Gatineau Park, Chem. Kingsmere, Chelsea, QC J9B 1G8, Canada

    Skate

    Coaches    Dan (lead), Raylan        
    Equipment:    Headlamp, Skate skis, poles, water, snacks, layers (current forecast - 11C)        
               
    Intro & dynamic warm-up    
    6:30    Warm-up ski. Meet at Penguin Picnic Area

    Technique    
    6:40    Split into 2 groups and practice cornering

    Main work out    
    7:10    Come back together and do intervals in teams of 2s. 
               Do 3 loops in one direction and then 3 loops in the other.

    Cool down    
    7:50    Return to Parking Lot

Wednesday, January 08, 2025

  • Nordic Nomads

    Camp fortune biathlon parking (45.508293, -75.853515)

    Classic

    Coaches    Karen, PeterO, Micheal
    Equipment:    Classic ski Equipment, water bottles, snacks

    >>> The forecast is for a cold morning so dress accordingly
    >>> Please check back Wednesday morning in case conditions require a change in venue  

    Intro & Dynamic Warm-up    
    10:00        One coach to meet participants and 2 Coaches to set up some agility cones. Check-in with coaches and ski up to Chalet des Erables for a dynamic warmup

    Strength    
    10:15        Review of some classic basics.Agility drills on skis

    Main work out    
    10:45        Split into three groups Ski up #14 to #1, towards Champlain and ski 1B using the varied terrain to work on various transitioning skills
     
    Cool down:                
    Ski back to Camp Fortune
     
    Coffee            Les Saisons

    Map of where to Park in Camp Fortune: 
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Thursday, January 09, 2025

  • XCCM Strength Training (gym)

    Evolve S&C, 953 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R8, Canada

    This program is specifically tailored to xc skiers. Its goals are to build joint strength, specific ski strength, flexibility, and avoid injury. It is held at Evolve Strength & Conditioning.

    Mike Patone, strength coach and owner of Evolve, has designed a phased, structured strength training program over the 3-month training period. Practices will involve dynamic activation exercises, strength circuits, and recovery rolling. During the practice, you will receive individual supervision to correct poor postures and prevent injury. Mike will modify exercises for individuals who have mobility issues or are healing injuries.  

    Bring a water bottle, snacks, dry clothes for after, a towel, and dress for weight training.

Saturday, January 11, 2025

  • WISTE (warmup, Intervals, Strength, Technique, Endurance)

    TBD

    Details will be added the week of the event

DISCLAIMER: Your participation in any of the XC Chelsea Masters training sessions, whether coached or uncoached, including but not limited to the Dryland sessions, the Roller Skiing sessions, the On-Snow sessions and the Sunday Group Skis, is entirely at your own risk and is covered by the “ INFORMED CONSENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT “ (the “waiver”) that you signed when you registered with the Club. Therefore, the Club and its respective directors, officers, committee members, members, employees, volunteers, participants, agents and representatives are not responsible for any injury, personal injury, damage, property damage, expense, loss of income or loss of any kind that you may suffer during such participation. edit redirect post