Your homework was to do at least one 2-3 hour ski walk a week. Most of you did manage to do it, and those that did found a 3 hour ski walk, a real challenge. The more vertical terrain the better. Be sure to always be prepared for changing weather.
For the last several weeks you have been learning ski specific dry-land exercises.
You have learned ski walking, ski striding, ski bounding.
You have learned dry-land double poling, uphill.
You have learned how to do the dry-land off-set
You have learned how to do the dry-land herringbone.
Last night you learned the double pole, stutter step, which is used on flatter terrain. This is where you are falling forward, engaging your core and squeezing your butt cheeks, just before you double pole. Placement of your poles is not written in stone, because everyone has different length poles.
Those that have longer poles, must place their poles further back. The poles do not tripod, and baskets never fling forward past the hands. Hands are shoulder width apart, elbows flared, depending on the strength of your shoulders, and baskets plant within roughly 6 inches of your feet. After the double pole, your feet move real quick (normally 3 foot stutter).
Mental toughness to keep going and to keep thinking, about your technique, while suffering, i.e. heart rate elevated, will always be helpful.
Let's hope the SNOW COMES SOON!!
