I've been meeting and talking to many of you about the Masters Program (see lessons section at the Nickel Plate website). It looks like there is enough interest that I will be offering two separate sessions. The regular Wednesday morning sessions from 9 to 11 a.m. for the advanced skier or racer will start on January 7th, 2009. There will also be a Sunday afternoon session from 1 to 3 p.m. starting on January 4th, 2009 for those just beginning or those who want a more mellow session. If you haven't contacted me, Jerome Jang yet, I encourage you to do so at (250) 494-1972 evenings (you can catch me most days up at Nickel Plate) or drop me a line at jang.jerome@gmail.com. I'd like to discuss with you your goals and experience and which session you might best fit in. There is an option of attending both sessions if you desire and if your timetable permits.
Here are some of the things that we will be working on:
- technique (first session will be classic, there will be subsequent ones on skating), including video analysis
- the training response including recovery, stretching and nutritional need
- race tactics, discovery of working to your strengths and minimizing your weaknesses; pre race, during race and after race routines
- seasonal and multi year training plans; option of developing personalized training plans
- equipment, waxing
- having fun!
Here's to a great season....