Details for Fryeburg, Monday, January 16

TIMETABLE:

7:50 arrival at Desert Rd.

8:00 departure

10:30 race - girls first

2:00 ISH - arrival back to Desert Rd. (we'll try to post to the blog as we drive out)

TO WEAR:

race suit

race hat

warm socks

snow boots - you might be standing on snow for more than 2 hours...

gloves/mittens

under layers for top and bottom - two if you want/can fit them

WARM parka/coat

insulated pants to go over your race suit - warm muscles work better and recover better!

TO BRING:

skate skis - waxed and ready (see the previous post for wax info.)

skate poles

skate boots

neckwarmer / buff - wind chill could be as low as -18

Dermatone or other skin protector for ears, nose, cheeks, etc.

sunglasses if you want them

warm clothes for after the race

full water bottle

BOYS - a snack/bar to be eaten in the van before the race (you have longer between breakfast and race time)

a bar or other snack for right after the race

a hearty lunch - protein will help you feel better on Tuesday

a thermos of hot tea/cocoa, etc. for afterwards - optional but you'll be glad you have it

(we will have handwarmers and footwarmers)

TO DO:

eat a good breakfast - whatever works for you

eat a good dinner - pasta is rarely a bad thing before a race

drink LOTS of water on Sunday and Monday morning

get lots of rest on Sunday night

TRANSPORTATION:

Skiers who want a ride:
Jesse
John
Emelie
Zoe
Zach
Graham
Lily
Ben
Carlin
Elodie

Skiers who have their own transportation:
Lars
Jack
Samantha
Eli
Teagan