Message from John

The pre-competition period is coming to a close.  We have already experienced all the weather one would expect in winter, starting with a Thanksgiving snow storm and now a Christmas rainstorm is due.  Our training to date has included skiing (on the limited snow we could find) and strength training, as well as running and some bounding.  One of the appealing themes of xc ski racing is the challenge we face in training.  Racing is always on snow, but the hard work is often done elsewhere, and staying focused even when conditions prevent on snow training is essential.  It is exciting to be working with a solid group of returning upper class skiers and a great group of first year skiers - it is going to be a fun year.  Also I am pleased that Jason will be joining us at Christmas camp and for Fridays as time permits.  We also welcome Lucy Le Garrec who is helping out a couple days a week and at some races.  Lucy attended  Merriconeag before moving to Freeport schools in 5th grade, her early start at Merriconeag helped prepare her for a successful junior ski career and an even better NCAA career at Colby and U of VT where she earned multiple ALL American results.
Wishing all a happy Holiday Season and think Snow!

John