Archive for March, 2010
April and May Workout Guidelines
Posted on March 31st, 2010
Keep the gains from the ski season.
Guidelines: April - May Guidelines
This is Marit: 
She can ski way faster than you. She also does strength workouts. Do you?
This is Rasmussen: 
If you just pedal squares all summer you will look like him and get throttled again at skiing.
Posted in News/Tips
Adopt a Trail - Idaho Nordic Work Evening - Round 2
Posted on March 31st, 2010
| April 6, 2010 - 5:30 pm - |
RESCHEDULED to do our trail maintenance on Tuesday, April 6th at 5:30 PM. Expect a 2-3 hour time commitment. We will be meeting Bart with Ridge to Rivers at the second parking lot up fromwhere the pavement ends on Mountain Cove Road. We will work on Central Ridge and Central Ridge Spurs. He will be driving up the rig with all the equipment necessary to complete the trail maintenance. There is no need to bring any tools, just water, gloves, and hiking or work boots. If it is raining Ridge to Rivers will decide by 3 PM on whether we can still work on the trail or re-schedule. If rescheduled we will post on the website. We are looking for between 10 and 15 people. Email info@idahonordic.com if you would like to volunteer. Carpoolers will meet at Fort Boise(where we do dry-land) at 5:15pm. Joe will bring the van.
Posted in Events
8th Annual Idaho Nordic Icebreaker
Posted on March 17th, 2010
| April 24, 2010 - 6:30 pm - |
8th Annual Icebreaker is going to happen April 24th at the Stonehouse
Festivities begin at 6:30pm.
Free beer and hor d’oeuvres (NOT DINNER) will be served.**
Past, present and future Idaho Nordic members and families are welcome and encouraged to attend but we ask that you keep your children under control. First kid that throws a pool ball will be banned from Idaho Nordic for life.
The Stonehouse is located next to the Ram on Broadway Ave.
**For those that desire dinner the Stonehouse and Ram offer a full dinner menu.
Posted in Events
Philthy’s Complicated % Distance Sprint Race (Race #4 of the 6-pack Series)
Posted on March 15th, 2010
| March 24, 2010 - 6:30 pm - |
Handicapped on distance based on a qualifying 1 km ski so racers can choose classic or skate skis.
Entry: 6-pack Beer or Mickeys Malt Liquor
Qualifying – field split into two groups for 1km race out and back on Nordic highway. Qualifying times plugged into computer to determine distance for each skier, course set From this point each skier will have their own turn around point on the trail, semifinal and final races will be targeted to last about 5 or 6 minutes.
Semifinals – ½ field races each semifinal with top ½ moving to final, others moving to B final. Finals – A and B final. A winner is the big prize, B final will also win a prize. Sandbaggers outskiing their qualifying time (skiing faster per km in race than qualifying) will result in DQ and punishment. Philthy is Race Director.***Idaho Nordic Members Only***
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St. Patty’s Day Relay (Race #3 of the 6-pack Series)
Posted on March 15th, 2010
| March 17, 2010 - 6:30 pm - |
Entry - 6 pack or (because it is St Patty’s Day) 2 mini hard liquor bottles.
Rules - 2 person relay, teams to be determined before 6:30 start via top half finishers paired with bottom half finishers (Jug Mtn results) lottery. Winners take all. If you’ve previously won a six pack series event this year, a penalty will be enforced… Greasing the wheels of race management is highly encouraged.
Course TBD, but will be shorter than last week’s.
Matt Newbill is Race Director***Idaho Nordic Members Only***
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Time Bonus Team Relay(Race #2 of the 6-pack Series)
Posted on March 3rd, 2010
| March 10, 2010 - 6:30 pm - |
On March 10th at training we will conduct a 2 person relay. Start times will be dictated by % back times from Jug Mountain. If you did not do Jug Mountain we will give you a % back and a major penalty for not doing Jug Mountain. Race Director Joe will make the teams.
Race Start: 6:30 sharp.
Each Ski Leg will be 1 lap around Highway/Sappers.
Entry Fee: 6-pack of beer or 2-40oz malt liquor or 4-pack wine coolers. (Per Dr. Fethke: Sparq is highly recommended since it is a malt liquor sport drink. It is thinking like that that gains respect.)
Winners: Top two teams get all of the Entry Fee Alcohol. Sharing with Loozer Teams is highly discouraged!
***Idaho Nordic Members Only***
Race #3 will be March 17th – Matt Newbill is Race Director/Rules Maker.
Race #4 will be March 24th – Philthy is Race Director/Rules Maker.
Race #5 will be March 31st – Eric is Race Director/Rules Maker.
Posted in Events
Kristin Armstrong Cycling Academy Presents HALF-DAY* WOMEN’S CYCLING CLINICS in Boise
Posted on February 9th, 2010
| March 17, 2010 to March 22, 2010 |
March 17th 6-9pm: Learn off-the-bike skills – it all begins here.
Goal setting, bike maintenance, core strengthening and stretching basics, Q&A
March 20th 1-5pm: Confidence is a big part of enjoying the sport of cycling.
We will cover basic bike skills on the road. Handling skills, echelon practice, nutrition while riding, shifting, braking
March 21st 1-5pm: Continuing to build upon what we have learned – together we will take our skills to the next level.
climbing, descending, cornering
Who: open to women road riders, all ages, beginner to intermediate
Where: Boise, Idaho
Cost: $200 (includes all three sessions)
Do you have a dream which involves two-wheels? Learn to set goals and go after it. Have the desire to race? Finish a century ride? You name it, we can do it together.
Improve your on- and off-the-bike skills, and become more confident while riding or racing. Our half-day clinics cover a lot of ground in a short time—we’ll put you back in the saddle in no time, riding better than you thought you ever could.
*This is a 3-part series. We will build upon what we learn during each session.
For more information or to register please contact Kristin at:
info@kristinarmstrongacademy.com or 208.440.0176
Registration is limited to 20 riders – sign up now!
www.kristinarmstrongacademy.com
click here for pdf: kristinarmstrongacademy_boiseclinic.pdf
Posted in Events
Boulder Mountain Classic Ski Tour
Posted on February 9th, 2010
| March 13, 2010 - |
a.k.a. “Boulder Backwards”
Saturday March 13th. 2010
NEW for 2010 This Will Be a Timed Event
No Pre-Registration Necessary
No Prizes
NVT Passes Required for All Skiers
$15.00 Donation will go to NVT Trails
PLEASE CAR POOL - Idaho Nordic will coordinate shuttles with the IN Van. Email will go out the week of the event with more info.
30K Start @ SNRA 10:00 a.m. Sharp….Allow time to shuttle cars to Galena, Be Waxed and Ready to Go!
15K Start @ Baker Creek 11:00 a.m. Sharp…Allow time to shuttle cars to Galena, Be Waxed and Ready to Go!
There is only one drink station @ Baker Creek, So You Need to Ski Prepared for Water and Fuel Needs!
Allow 2 to 3 Hours for the 30 K, and 1 to 2 Hours for the 15 K.
Galena Lodge will offer a special Lunch for Boulder Classic participants….So REMEMBER TO BRING SOME MONEY !!!!
