King Keyser Superfit
This past weekend I left Hayward and traveled to the Chicagoland area for a Salomon Superfit at King Keyser ski shop in Hinsdale. Going down there I really had no idea what to expect, but after spending a few days there I was really impressed with the shop as well as the training possibilities in the surrounding area.
Along with helping out at the store all weekend, my teammate Benjamin Lannin and I were able to participate in a few different workouts. On Saturday morning, we joined a group of master skiers for a skate roll at Waterfall Glen Park. The cool thing about this park is that it has a ten mile loop consisting of crushed limestone. With the use of aero rollerskis, the trail had a very smooth, snow-like feel to it. If you are ever in the area I recommend trying out this little diamond in the rough.
On Sunday morning a few hearty individuals came out for a dryland clinic that focused on hip position and weight transfer. Although we had a wide range of skiing experience, I was really stoked with how well each skier progressed throughout the morning. I look forward to seeing these fast masters at the Birkie this winter!
It is always so cool to see a devoted nordic crowd like this one make skiing work in an area not typically known for their skiing opportunities. I just want to give a big thanks to Rick, Jim, and all the other King Keyser staffers for a great event. Here are a few photos.
The shop loaded up for the weekend
Big wheels make for a smooth ride
Erg runner-up Chuck Zagozdon putting the hammer down
