Twin Cities Happenings
Well, it’s been a busy week since I drove home from Hayward on Monday. Luckily, it is a pretty low-volume, low-intensity week due to the speed block we completed at camp, so I have some spare time for non-training activities.
I spent the first half of the week preparing for the first event of my trail running series, which took place Wednesday night at Hyland Park in Bloomington. It was the first race I have organized, so I was a little stressed pulling it all together, remembering all the supplies, and micromanaging the volunteers who helped me set up the course and registration (thanks Mom and Dad). But the racers didn’t seem to notice my frenzied condition and a fun and fast time was had by all. Post-race we had some tasty treats and gave away some raffle prizes from Salomon and Hoigaards, including 2 pairs of XT Wings shoes. The fun continues next Wednesday night, as well as on October 21 and 28. For more info visit http://www.SalomonAutumnTrailSeries.blogspot.com
Myself and the race volunteers setting up registration.
The race start. I was pleased with the race turnout, and already have as many people pre-registered for next week.
I had Thursday to get race results up online as well as take my boyfriend out to a theater performance for his birthday.
Friday I was back in action at GearWest in Long Lake for the first of the team’s Super Fit Weekends. Bryan, Yuriy, Igor, myself, Garrott, and Matt were busy testing peoples’ old skis for fit on the 3D pressure sensor mat and fitting new skis. Bryan also gave a wax clinic in the evening. We’ll be at the store Saturday and Sunday testing skis all day, and on Saturday there is a roller ski clinic at 8AM, a Birkie presentation with Matt Liebsch at 4:30 PM, and a training talk by Bryan at 5. Come out and see us!
The scene at the Gear West Super Fit. Garrott fits a high school racer with new skis, while Yuriy and Igor help a master skier to test his old skis and find a compatible new pair on the 3D pressure mat.
Bryan answers questions after his waxing clinic.
