Falmouth High School Nordic

Nordic Mix Links

2012-02-16T22:18:00.002-05:00

*Please note I added Sarah's mix. And if people still have links to send me it's not too late!

Catherine Hebson- http://dl.dropbox.com/u/23534316/Catherine%27s%20Mix%202012.zip
Tim Follo- http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21628122/Tim%20Follo's%20Nordic%20Mix.zip
Tom Walker- http://dl.dropbox.com/u/44762202/Tom%20Walker%20Nordic%20Mix.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21628122/James_Colby_Ryan_Dana_Scott.zip
Chris Coughlin- http://dl.dropbox.com/u/56625609/chris%20mix.zip
Maggie Sullivan- http://dl.dropbox.com/u/56625609/chris%20mix.zip
Sam Kane- http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6577682/Skane%20Mix.zip
Emmy Wrobleski- http://dl.dropbox.com/u/56861480/s%20Mix.zip
Gabe Mahoney- http://dl.dropbox.com/u/23534316/gabriels%20mix.zip

Ethan Cantlin- http://dl.dropbox.com/u/56492980/Ethan%27s%20Mix.zip
Sarah Hemphill- http://dl.dropbox.com/u/46468729/Sarah%27s%20Mix.zip
Noah Belivaeu- http://dl.dropbox.com/u/56497088/noah%20beliveau%20mix.zip
James colby ryan dana scott- http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21628122/James_Colby_Ryan_Dana_Scott.zip

Sugarloaf

2012-02-16T21:19:00.001-05:00

Sam would like everyone on the states team to write on his wall yes or no as to whether they're going

SPIRIT!

2012-02-16T21:03:00.001-05:00

neon on top, mardi gras beads, the headbands we bought, and either black spandex, swix pants, or sweats on the bottom

I can lead strength

2012-02-15T21:54:00.002-05:00

Sweet! Thanks - JAW

update

2012-02-15T21:41:00.001-05:00

I apologize for the late update. I had a small window of time after practice for a little celebration of a personal goal and then had to zip off to a board meeting from which I've just returned.

1. Can a captain run strength in the morning? The focus should be on core - double pole crunches like we did tuesday, planks, etc with only a little bit of ez upper body. Nothing explosive and nothing that might cause a muscle strain!

2. We will try to ski at Pineland tomorrow. 1 hour max. Skate or classic. If you cannot make it to pineland substitute in a short level 1 run (30-40 minutes) with 10 minutes of steady level 1 ski-erg. The reason for the change is simple. Pineland has snow and it's hard to sit home and run when we can go there and ski! Because we do not have a bus and I don't want to overburden parent drivers I want to limit those driving with a parent to state team members but I'd love to see anyone who can drive themselves or find a ride.

Babikan's Team Dinner

2012-02-15T17:35:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone, The Babikan's are being super generous and hosting a dinner tomorrow night. It'd be a huge help if they had an estimate of how many are going. If you want to go, comment on Georgia's Facebook Wall so she has an idea. Try to do it ASAP because they're getting food ready tonight.

Catherine

Workout plan

2012-02-14T11:06:00.000-05:00

This is just an update and some detail to the workout plan posted earlier. Importantly - be sure to maintain hydration starting Sunday. Drink plenty of water Monday and Tuesday. Get good rest but not unusally excessive sleep - nothing out of the ordinary!

Today - roller ski 45 min with 15 minutes of easy double pole or run/skierg (3 x 5 min easy + power 10s + 30s rest)

Wed - Pineland - easy classic ski + 15 minutes level III, probably access and campus loops. Bring skate skis if you are only skating at States. About 50 minutes total.

Thur - same as Tuesday

Fri - Pineland - the goal is a 5 x 2 min level IV with 2 min recovery, 40-45 minutes total. Rain is in the forecast. Unless it is a downpour we will press on. Skiing in showers can be fun!

Sat - Ski on your own. 45-60 min of skiing. If you are on very hilly terrain or anything other than bomber fast snow then keep it short. Pineland should be fine for this. Oak hill is less hilly (and better snow) than campus.

Sun - Classic ski at Black Mountain. 75-90 minutes (but you will be stopping alot to discuss strategy, repeat sections, look at each other's technique etc). Mostly course inspection, striding work and double pole work. No racing up hills. Seriously. Some level V pickups with long recoveries. Enjoy the speed! Skate skis if you are only skating at states.

Mon - rest. Enjoy your day off from school and sport. Watch ski movies.

Tues - ski about 40-50 min at pineland. Some level 5 pickups. Feel the speed without exhaustion.

TEAM DINNER THIS THURSDAY NIGHT.

2012-02-13T20:43:00.001-05:00

At Georgias house. Details to follow. All Falmouth Nordic team members are encouraged to attend.

running tomorrow- tuesday.

2012-02-13T20:41:00.000-05:00

We'll go to Pineland on Wednesday, and either Thursday or Friday but probably not both. Saturday you're on your own, then Sunday our plan is to go to Black Mtn and get to know the state course a little better.
Monday will most likely be a rest day. Tuesday we'll ski and then wax.

Our whole team is encouraged to participate in practices this week.

We have a 2:30 bus to Pineland today, monday

2012-02-13T12:05:00.000-05:00

And we cant dilly dally. Please be on time or the bus will leave without you.

Strength training will resume this week

2012-02-13T07:04:00.001-05:00

as previously stated, we're going to Pineland today, but we dont have a bus so it will be a driving situation. State team skiers will have priority seating. Depending on how the snow holds up at Pineland this week we'll be gong back on Wednesday and possibly later in the week as well, hopefully on a bus.

I will be at the school at 2:30pm. Jeff and I would like Jamie, Jay, Tim and Sam P to get to Pineland ASAP (I can drive some of you) and ski 4 laps of oak hill level 1 and steady. SKATE.

Catherine, Sarah, Olivia and Dana should also get up to Pineland ASAP (again, I have room for 4) and do 3 laps of Oak Hill level 1 with minimal stops.

All other state team members need to be ready to ride/drive up to Pineland asap, and ski loops on Oak Hill.

If we dont have enough drivers to get you all to Pineland or you're unable to get ready in time for a 2:40pm leave time then please go for a 50 minute moderate road run, no stopping.

SKI ERG- State team skiers may be assigned ski-erg workouts this week and they will have priority on the machines until after the state meets.

Final stats posted

2012-02-12T19:47:00.002-05:00

Lots of good data in here for you statistical gurus

Falmouth Nordic!!

2012-02-12T18:14:00.000-05:00

State Team

2012-02-12T15:14:00.002-05:00

We used race results, commitment, and development potential as criteria for the state team selection. Congratulations on your hard work and excellent ski racing! Let's buckle down and focus this week and prepare for a pair of state championships.

Boys Skate
1. Jay Lesser
2. Jamie McCatherin
3. Tim Follo
4. Ryan Tartre
5. Sam Pratico
6. Colby Howland
A1. Conor McGrory
A2. Byron Watson
A3. Iain Kurry

Girls Skate
1. Catherine Hebson
2. Dana Bloch
3. Sarah Hemphill
4. Olivia Hoch
5. Ava Demer
6. Anna Morin
A1. Camille Dunwoody
A2. Katie Ventura
A3. Georgia Babikian

Boys Classic
1. Jamie McCatherin
2. Jay Lesser
3. Tim Follo
4. Colby Howland
5. Sam Pratico
6. Byron Watson
A1. Ryan Tartre
A2. Gabe Mahoney
A3. Ethan Cantlin

Girls Classic
1. Catherine Hebson
2. Dana Bloch
3. Sarah Hemphill
4. Georgia Babikian
5. Olivia Hoch
6. Camille Dunwoody
A1. Ava Demer
A2. Katie Ventura
A3. Anna Morin

Hockey tonight

2012-02-11T17:43:00.002-05:00

there will be a pick up hockey game for those who want to come at Lizzies house, she has a rink. She lives at the end of a dirt road directly across from the school called green gables I think. Anyone is welcome to show up at 7

WMC Championships Classic Results

2012-02-11T17:11:00.001-05:00

Again, both teams raced very, very well. Up and down the whole startlist. I don't typically single out single performances but Sarah Hemphill's race was just too excellent not to give a big shout-out. Relax tonight and tomorrow and be prepared for a decently long ski on Monday at Pineland. We will skate. Results are up.

Wheels up at 7AM

2012-02-10T18:52:00.001-05:00

Bus will leave the school PROMPTLY at 7AM tomorrow morning. Please arrive with enough time to do what you have to do so you can get on the bus at 7am.

SPIRITTTTT

2012-02-09T22:01:00.002-05:00

Race Spandex, sweaters and headbands!!!! yeee

(Catherine forgot to add a pic of tomorrow's spirit so I thought I'd help her out - JAW)

Friday practice

2012-02-09T20:57:00.000-05:00

Let's stay focused! Friday practice will consist of short pickups on skis and classic waxing. See ya there!

Thanks to parent drivers

2012-02-09T18:15:00.000-05:00

Thank you parents for transportation of skiers to and from Pineland today. Without your help we wouldn't have gotten in a our final tune-up on classic skis nor would we have been able to cheer on our MS team!

Thanks to Mrs. Lesser

2012-02-09T10:11:00.002-05:00

for supplying us with gatorade, vitamin water and seltzer at yesterdays race!

WMC Championship Freestyle results

2012-02-08T20:26:00.001-05:00

Both teams raced very, very well today. Still work to be done though! Classic skis tomorrow at Pineland. No bus.

Results

Team Shirts

2012-02-08T17:51:00.003-05:00

Also, the team shirts will be a long-sleeve carolina blue with black lettering. Jamie McCatherin is heading this operation so pay him. If we get 3 more people to order shirts they will only be $9, if not I'm not entirely sure, maybe $12. The order is going in tomorrow so if you want one and are not on the list notify me or Jamie ASAP.

Headbands are In!!!!!

2012-02-08T17:44:00.003-05:00

However, I am only handing them out to people who have paid me. So I still need money from the following.

Jeff Walker (even your son has paid!)

James Demer- Been carrying a check around all week. Ava, remind me to hand it over to Catherine plz

Ava Demer

Jay Lesser

Maggie Sullivan

Sam Pratico

Jessica Abramson

Lizzie Goodrich

Gabe Mahoney

Jamie McCatherin

Sarah Hemphill

Iain Kurry

Georgia Babikan

States schedule is now online

2012-02-08T12:27:00.002-05:00

http://www.mainehighschoolskiing.com/documents/SkiSchedule2012.pdf

If you have team wax, please bring whats left back to me tomorrow!

2012-02-07T20:18:00.002-05:00

12:30 bus tomorrow.

2012-02-07T17:54:00.002-05:00

Leaves from behind the school.

waxing

2012-02-07T17:26:00.002-05:00

I had mentioned to a few people that i would be having waxing at my house. We only have two profiles (one table) and limited wax. If you have the capability of waxing at your house or a friends, I would suggest that. Also, the praticos are having people over to wax. If you have the potential to score for the team, I would suggest using HF which I can give you. If you don't have access to a table then my house is at 25 Kelley Rd, Off route 1 near mackworth Island. Kelley is on the right if you are driving twoards portland, and my driveway is on the right, near the end, where the road turns to dirt. If you end up coming, try and arrive 6-6:30, no later then 7

If anyone has questions my number is 712-8576

Race Tomorrow STARTS at 2PM!

2012-02-07T11:06:00.000-05:00

James and I will update bus time ASAP. We will likely need to wax this afternoon.

No strength training this week.

2012-02-06T20:53:00.001-05:00

We'll resume next week. Also we are planning on going to Pineland tomorrow for practice. I think we have a bus. Skate skiing.

Team Shirts

2012-02-06T20:45:00.002-05:00

Tomorrow's practice will be the last possible to get a shirt as we are ordering them afterwords.
We will also vote on colors at that point.
Shirts should be $10 each but that cannot be entirly confirmed untill they are ordered.
I will collect the money primarily but if you give it to any captain, it should be fine.

Wednesday's WMC Championship skate race has been moved...

2012-02-06T20:37:00.000-05:00

to Pineland. It will be on the Oak Hill side, girls start at 3:30 PM. Boys at 4 I think.
Because we have an early release on Wednesday the plan is to wax skis right after school on Wednesday. The bus will leave at 2pm from behind the school. If you want to wax at home thats fine. If you've scored for the team or been close we might put a top coat of something faster on your skis, but looking at the weather I'm guessing that the snow will be pretty fast no matter what is on your skis. Temp will be around 26F or -3C if you're wondering what to wax with.
If you want to go home and eat a nice lunch and take a quick nap, I say go for it. Just make sure you're at the school before 2pm for the bus. If you are going to stay at the school between school and the bus, please pack food and water. Its SO IMPORTANT to eat enough healthy food and stay hydrated.

Falmouth HS ladies get pumped for WMCC!

2012-02-06T19:33:00.000-05:00

Work hard, play harder. Let's train and race like these ladies!

Some others:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1tIEMuQ6ts&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dkhj8tXkMiI

Headband Order

2012-02-06T17:42:00.002-05:00

The order has been placed! Unfortunately, I forgot about shipping and tax so for all of you folks late on payment you now owe me 9$! Everyone who has paid already, don't worry about. Please pay me with cash or a check made out to me, not my parents. The people who still owe me money are...

James

Jeff

Georgia

Anna

Ava

Iain

Sarah H

Olivia

Jamie

Gabe

Emily R

Lizzie

Ryan

Jessica

Sam

Maggie

Jay

Amazing day at Black Mtn today

2012-02-04T19:37:00.000-05:00

It was incredible. Thanks to all the skiers that attended and to all the parents that drove. We had the place to ourselves and we were able to work on classic technique in a no pressure environment. Sublime!

If you were unable to attend I recommend you get yourself up to Pineland tomorrow for some skiing.

Its Black Mountain Tomorrow.

2012-02-03T17:18:00.001-05:00

We are most definitely heading up to Black Mtn tomorrow. Our intention is to leave the school at 8am, classic ski from 10am-12pm, and come home. Back by 2:15 at the latest.

They are most likely setting fresh tracks just for us and the snow is good up there. Its our state course, we have WMC Championships next week, and its time to make your commitment to your team count.

Bring your Pineland pass because it gets you in for free , and both sets of skis just in case we skate a bit too.

I, James, have room for 3 in my car. Any other parents that want to drive up could bring their skis because there are no races at Black tomorrow. Mrs. Lesser will be sending out an email to the parents to organize rides.

Black Mountain Saturday

2012-02-03T12:38:00.000-05:00

We have done very little classic training this winter and Saturday is a good day for this so we would like to to ski Black Mountain, time to be determined (no later than 8AM departure). We should be back by 3PM. This will also give us the opportunity to train on the course that we will ski for States. Please clean and prepare classic skis as much as possible. You can ski on the glide wax used for Sassi. Or, wax with violet as temperatures are expected to be high teens to low 20s. Parents - if you can drive please e-mail me (walker at maine dot edu). Also - bring your pineland pass as this allows you to ski free. Otherwise bring $8 for pass.

Stark's hill results

2012-02-03T11:46:00.002-05:00

Results page is updated to include yesterday's race.

Ski somewhere on Saturday

2012-02-02T21:21:00.000-05:00

Hi Team. We will be holding a practice this Saturday. We'd like as many of you that can come to participate, especially those that think they might have an effect on the WMC Championship races next week.
We're not sure yet on where we're going. It depends on snow conditions mostly. Our top choices are Black Mtn in Rumford, Pineland or Jackson NH. Jeff will let you all know tomorrow. This is a carpool situation so parents will need to help out if they can, and hopefully get some skiing in as well!
Whatever we do will be in the morning and a "git er done" type of workout. Not an all day affair.

2012-02-02T20:11:00.003-05:00

Hey Guys so the general consensus is that we will get this headband.

http://www.bondiband.com/wonka-metallic-bubbles/

I'm putting the order in on Saturday. If you didn't put your name on the list at the team dinner and want one either message me on facebook or tell me tomorrow. If you put your name on the list and now don't want one also message me or talk to me tomorrow. They are 8$ and I'd appreciate the money as soon as possible. Shout out to team mvp Emmy who has already payed!

COACH DEMER HERE- If you don't bring in $8 for the headband by Monday's practice, I'd say you probably wont get one. Dont expect Catherine to float the entire team a loan for 8 bucks each. She's cool for putting the order together so be cool back.

Also, there will be strength tomorrow at 7 am even though James can't be there.

NO STRENGTH TOMORROW

2012-02-01T19:26:00.001-05:00

Hi Team,

In order to be well rested for the race, we're going to skip strength tomorrow. Instead, take the time to pack some food, water and a change of clothes for the bus ride home.

Go Alumni!

2012-02-01T10:37:00.000-05:00

Jackson & Sarah
Eric Hemphill (25K) & Andrew Clemence (50K)

Tomorrows practice and waxing

2012-01-31T20:36:00.000-05:00

Hi team. I had fun at the dinner tonight and I hope you did too! Thanks to Karin Kurry and Liz Lesser for getting it organized with such short notice, and thanks to the parents that cooked and baked and shopped for food.

Come prepared to either run, ski or roller ski. We just dont know what the weather is going to do.

Waxing- once again, if you can wax at home or at a friends that will save the coaches some time. If not, no problem! We'll either wax behind the school or in the cafeteria.

Tomorrows skate race hass been moved to Thursday

2012-01-31T11:31:00.002-05:00

Its still a skate race and its still at Starks Hill in Fryeburg. The bus will leave at 1pm. You'll be dismissed from school at 12:45pm.

Race compilation

2012-01-31T00:33:00.001-05:00

I've computed relative time* for each skier for each race and used these to rank the skiers in both classic and skate technique. The spreadsheet is on google docs.

*It's really relative speed and is computed as 3rd fastest time overall (among all teams) divided by your time. So the number is how fast you were relative to the 3rd fastest skier. I used 3rd fastest thinking this might be more stable than the fastest skier (since a super fast skier in one race could skew the results among races)

Team Swag

2012-01-30T22:16:00.002-05:00

Hey dudes and dudettes,

Here's the lowdown on apparel. There are going to be three things you have the option of getting. please please please do not feel obligated to get all three. the reason there is so much is so that the people who want the vests can get what they want and the people who don't want to spend that much money still have the option of team apparel.

- lycra headbands with crazy print- 8$ ( we will vote on which print specifically tomorrow night) These will probably not be here by WMC's but will be by states and would work for years to come if you're an underclassmen.

- longsleeve tee- around $10.00

- and the vests pictured below. Contact Jay or Jamie for more details. I don't know too much about it. They said between 80 and 100

Please come to the dinner with an idea of what you want and a checkbook in case we're ready to place the orders.

Sleep well! - Catherine

Catherine

today's loop was 5K

2012-01-30T18:31:00.002-05:00

On the bus to Pineland, James and I discussed doing a step turn before starting the intervals - we both assumed the conditions would be similar to yesterday's and Saturday's, which were pretty good. Obviously the conditions were made much icier than we expected. The drop into the Pownal loop was impossible for most if not all of us to step turn it. Nevertheless, many of the turns were in good shape for step turning and you should continuous practice these. In slower downhill turns, you will want to skate-push with your outside ski to continue to get power while your inside ski steps. In faster downhill turns just execute rapid-fire short steps with both skis. Quick feet is a skill. Lead the turn with your outside hand. Practice, Practice, Practice. Here is an ok video a step turn lesson. If you want to see a turn that make even excellent skiers look like absolute newbies check out Bob Haydock's videos of the infamous hairpin turn in the Bogburn race. Note how many skiers have terrible form on this turn (stiff body, body bent at waist, hands all over the place, slide, slide, slide). I'd love to see a compilation of the guys who kill this turn.

The ice also put a premium on good weight transfer from ski to ski. Did you notice that when you skied with good form, with proper weight transfer, your ski didn't slide in the skate-push, but if you got sloppy and didn't fully transfer your weight onto the gliding ski that it woud slide during the skate push? So days like today are good for evaluating technique because of the markers for various form failures.

team vests

2012-01-29T19:04:00.004-05:00

This is a picture of the Patagonia vests which we will most likely be ordering as a team. The vests will be blue like the one i'm wearing and probably embroidered with Falmouth Nordic in white, just like the coaches new jackets. We need at least 15 orders to get team pricing which should be somewhere from $80-$100. similar in cost to the previous jackets, yet far more stylish.

We will take counts on whos getting them at the team dinner

also known as:

"patagucci"-James Demer

We have a bus to Pineland Tomorrow, Monday and team dinner

2012-01-29T15:58:00.001-05:00

The bus leaves at 2:30pm behind the school. We'll be skate skiing.

Team Dinner Update. We will be having a team dinner on Tuesday evening. I'll confirm Family Ice Pond house tomorrow am. We need to coordinate food. Stand by for the sign up.

Bring your roller skis and stuff to roller ski in this week

2012-01-29T10:06:00.000-05:00

If you can, put your road ferrules back on your poles. If not, thats ok. Always bring stuff to run in as well.

We may also try to get up to Pineland on Monday and possibly Friday. If we cant get a bus we may work out a car pool. Its dependent on snow conditions at Pineland. Stay tuned...

A tough day for kick waxing today but you guys shined!

2012-01-28T19:26:00.000-05:00

Here are results to today's races http://www.mainehighschoolskiing.com/

Nice work.

Try to get out and ski at Pineland tomorrow. Check their website in the am to confirm conditions and trails http://www.pinelandfarms.org/recreation/nordic_skiing.htm

Who's in for a team dinner this Tuesday evening? I'm going to see if the Pond House at Family Ice is available and we can pot-luck the joint. If that is too short of notice or you cant make it please let me know jamesdemer@gmail.com . If there's a large contingent that wants a new date we'll go back to the drawing board. If most of you are able to do Tuesday then we'll need to divvy up a food list on Monday.

AND... Sarah and Olivia are interested in putting an order together for some very dapper Falmouth Nordic Ski Team 1/4 zip sweatshirts. With Tim Gunn's approval, we'll have an order ready to go for Tuesday evenings team dinner. Bring your checkbook.

BUS LEAVES AT 7AM SHARP TOMORROW MORNING.

2012-01-27T11:09:00.000-05:00

Please be on the bus and ready to go at 7am. We will not wait for stragglers. There is a coaches meeting that Jeff or I need to go to, we need to set up our wax cabin, and we need to test wax and pre ski the course. Go to http://www.mainehighschoolskiing.com/ for all the details about the race.

If think you might qualify for the J2 team, bring a check with you to pay for it and your jacket.

Bring food and water. Its going to be a long day. A FUN long day!

Get your skis ready for the Sassi

2012-01-26T16:12:00.000-05:00

Hi Team,
If you're racing on Saturday please prep your classic skis if at all possible. Tonight we'd like you to:

1. scrape all of your old kick wax off your skis.
2. sand your kick zone.
3. brush, wax, scrape and brush your glide zones.

If you dont have the stuff to do this at your house and you cant do it at a friends, plan on doing it at the school tomorrow. Please at least scrape your old kick wax off if you can.

you can use either a graphite glide for your base or ch7.

IMPORTANT!!!!! I'm predicting a 10% chance that the race will go from classic to skate so please be ready to prep your skate skis. We wont know for sure until tomorrow. Assume it will be classic but be prepared!

Sprint Results

2012-01-25T21:08:00.002-05:00

Links on the results page!

no strength tomorrow or friday

2012-01-25T19:23:00.000-05:00

Just a reminder.

Practice will be at 1:45 tomorrow and we'll be running/skerging so bring your sneakers.

Wednesday Race Info for skiers and Parents

2012-01-24T13:07:00.003-05:00

Our race tomorrow was re-scheduled to Pineland (specifically, the Oak Hill loop) a few days ago. We just heard that our race may have to be cancelled because of the amount of water, including standing water on the trail. The call will be made tomorrow morning and we will update as soon as we hear.

UPDATE. THE RACE IS ON! The word is, the Pineland crew worked double overtime to get the trails in ski condition. Please thank them profusely and buy lots of treats from The Market.

BUS WILL LEAVE THE SCHOOL AT 1:45PM. GIRLS RACE AT 3:30, BOYS AT 4PM. WE SHOULD BE BACK AT THE SCHOOL BY 5:15.

Strength tomorrow at 8

2012-01-23T21:22:00.001-05:00

Rather than 7, because midterms don't begin untill 9:15.

Classic skis tomorrow. Rest of week plan...

2012-01-22T20:50:00.001-05:00

We will be classic skiing tomorrow behind the school. If you're a more experienced skier please try to be out back with skis on by 2:35. Jeff and I will have figured out the kick wax (hopefully) and we want to get you started on intervals. We'd like all skiers on snow by 2:50pm.
If you're stressed out about mid-terms, go for getting your school work done. If you have 1/2 hour, go for a run. It will help clear your head!

We know you get out of school early the rest of the week. We plan on having conversations with you about school workload and skiing so we can figure out practices. We'll update the blog with our plan tomorrow. Remember- Race on Wednesday and Saturday.

If you think Mr. Pibb + Red Vines = Crazy Delicious....

2012-01-22T11:59:00.000-05:00

Then you should ski behind the school today. I just spent a short hour back there on my classic boards with the same wax I had on yesterday ( no need to apply more) and it was the perfect addition to a Lazy Sunday

If you need me to unlock the ski box, call me 329-2894 James

Wednesdays Skate Race has been moved to Pineland

2012-01-22T10:48:00.002-05:00

We are racing on Wednesday at Pineland, Oak Hill Side. girls start at 3:30, boys at 4. 15 sec intervals. The bus will leave from behind the school at 1:45PM sharp.

Remember- we're a racing team so races are mandatory. We will put you all on the start list unless you've already cleared it with us.

Dont forget- This Saturday is a big classic race at Black Mtn called The Sassi. If you are 14 or 15 and you think you're a pretty good classic skier you might have a chance at qualifying for the J2 team. We'll talk about it more on Monday at practice.

Alumni Results

2012-01-21T17:03:00.000-05:00

Jackson Bloch, Sarah Abramson, and Andrew Clemence all raced at the Bates Carnival this weekend. Follow the results and send a box of positives to our fast alumni!

Friday Men's 10K freestyle results

Friday Women's 5K freestyle results

Saturday Men's classic results

Saturday Women's 10K classic results

A great idea for supper after Saturday's ski Tonight!!!

2012-01-20T09:13:00.001-05:00

Ava's synchro skating team is putting on spaghetti dinner from 5-8pm at St. Marys church on rt 88 in Falmouth. Its $10 per person.
There are some fantastic raffle prizes and raffle tickets are $1 each. Its a fundraiser to help offset travel costs to Pennsylvania for their Sectional competition.

Saturday long ski at Pineland!

2012-01-20T08:46:00.000-05:00

Instead of Bretton Woods we are going to Pineland! Here's the plan;

Lets meet behind the school at 8am. Mrs. Kurry is organizing the rides/drivers so get with her if you have questions or haven't said you're going. Arrive at Pineland at 8:30am, on classic skis by 9am.
Ski 25k (every trail) classic, take a short break to eat and drink, and then ski 25k skate. We're calling this the 50K CHALLENGE.
We'll leave Pineland around 2pm and be back at the school around 2:30-2:45pm

Please bring food and drink, and if you have a bottle holder, camelback etc bring it to carry supplies on the trail with you. You might also want to bring a few dollars for yummy Pineland treats.

Questions? call or email James at 207-329-2894 jamesdemer@gmail.com

Friday...

2012-01-19T19:30:00.000-05:00

If there is an hour delay for school, strength will be delayed one hour. If school is delayed 2 hours, strength will be delayed 2 hours as well. If you or your parents are not comfortable driving tomorrow morning- please skip strength and take the bus.

Pineland will be good skiing tomorrow but we dont have a bus so if you are an upper level skier I suggest you drive or get a ride to Pineland. We would like you to classic ski with a focus on hill climbing in the tracks. I'll bring the wax box for you to tap in to. You should ski between 10 and 15k. return to the school by 5pmish.

If you would like help with technique or dont have a ride to Pineland, ski with me (James) behind the school. Classic preferably but skate is OK. Plan on skiing until 4:20pm.

We will make a decision about Pineland VS Bretton Woods tomorrow after the storm.

Classic coastal maine snow

2012-01-19T19:23:00.000-05:00

Today was classic coastal maine conditions. Frankly, I thought it was amazing what Pineland can do with a solid block of ice-glued, compacted snow. Since we were confined to the one small loop though, we skied the crushed stuff off pretty quickly. But this can also happen in a race, especially if you are late in the running order or the sex that starts second or there is lots of course preview (e.g. WMCC and states), so getting comfortable on this is an important tool for your tool box. In training, when coming into a sharp, downhill corner, if you feel you must shave some speed, then snowplow before the turn, so that you can practice your turn properly - that is with quick steps. Try not to slide (if you have to you have to). The next run through snowplow a little less.

On technique days (when we're not doing hard-easy laps like today) it is better to simply yo-yo the turn. Do it. Stop. Turn around. Ski back up. Repeat. Repeat again and again. Each time try to improve your mechanics including the optimal path through the turn, quicker steps, better body position (low and with your upper body and outside arm turned in the direction of the turn), less entry snow plow etc. Try to remember to go from outside to inside on the turns, which means an S turn like the top of the loop today requires that you move from the inside of the 2nd turn to the outside before moving back to the inside (draw it!).

On snow day this Saturday UPDATE

2012-01-19T09:10:00.000-05:00

Please be advised that depending on the snow we receive tomorrow we may ski at Pineland instead of Bretton Woods on Saturday. WE WILL GO WHERE THE BEST SNOW IS. If there's no need for us to drive 4 hours (2 each way) to Bretton W then we'll ski all day at the Land of Pine.

A desision will be made tomorrow afternoon when the snow stops falling.

Most of you probably know this but

2012-01-17T21:05:00.002-05:00

http://www.mainehighschoolskiing.com/ has all the latest alpine and Nordic news and results. Also results date back to 2006 so you can see progression from year to year.

I need your help

2012-01-17T18:28:00.000-05:00

We have 2 Swix waxing tables that need some help and I just dont have the time to fix them. I need a parent who has some fixit skills. Mostly its replacing some missing hardware (metric, can be purchased at a hardware store) and sprucing them up. I'm sure the ski boosters will reimburse for the parts.
If you're interested please send me an email or call me jamesdemer@gmail.com 207/329-2894

We took a poll and the team would rather...

2012-01-17T18:22:00.000-05:00

have our big on snow day on Saturday. So before we get a big parent push of drivers for sunday, the whole shebang is going to happen on Saturday now.
Lets try to leave the school around 7:30am, drive to Bretton Woods, ski, eat, ski and then leave Bretton Woods around 4pm, returning around 6pm.

Who can drive? I'll take a few kids in my car!

Weekend schedule

2012-01-16T20:14:00.001-05:00

With 3 days of racing over the last 5 days, we need to pump up the volume. All the cool kids are doing it. So we are planning on skiing looooong at Bretton Woods this Sunday. Both skate and classic. 40K? 50K? Begin preparing now with homework, etc. so that you can join in for this endurance fest. Your 5K race times will be rewarded. We also need to call on the help of our indefatigable parent drivers.

Saturday - ski Pineland or the waves at Maranacook. Since James and I are holding an (optional) practice Sunday, we cannot coach Saturday. The Maranacook waves is a wave start (by class) (I had thought it was a relay but I was wrong; it's a 5K freestyle race). We don't view Maranacook as an alternative to Sunday because again, we need to get the volume in.

Race archives

2012-01-16T17:59:00.000-05:00

I'm going to follow James' lead and post race results to google docs. I don't think you need a google account or need to sign in, you just need to click the link, which will be archived on the "Race Results" page. I've posted today's race results already. Go check them out!

Race Times

2012-01-15T19:30:00.001-05:00

Girls start time is 10:30am, Boys at 11:30am.
Start List
Map

I think I fixed the links...

8am Bus tomorrow SKATE RACE

2012-01-15T16:44:00.000-05:00

The Bus is now leaving at 8am due to the cold temp. Please dress warm and have dry clothes to change in to when you're done skiing. Bring a snack and water as well. Dont underestimate the weather. Put chapstick on your cheeks, have a hat that covers your ears, bring mittens etc. Its going to be verrrrry cold.

The bus should be back by 2 pm.

We'd like all of you to ride the bus. If you're coming from Sugarloaf or somewhere, you can meet us but please be there when the team arrives (9:15-9:30) and plan on riding the bus home.
The reason we want you all to ride the bus is because its a good opportunity to get to know your teammates a little better, to laugh a bit and to share your racing experience on the way home.

Quote of the Day

2012-01-15T10:51:00.000-05:00

From Jessie Diggins, who scored her first podium (a silver!) yesterday in a world cup sprint race (after dominating the national championships in Rumford last week). Jessie skied for Stillwater HS in Minnesota.

"If you want to go faster, you have to be dedicated and train a lot. Most anyone can do that. But the real secret to training hard and ENJOYING IT???

It’s easy. It’s called a TEAM.

There are some days when you just don’t want to get up and out the door. But it’s easy to motivate yourself if you know that there will be other people there willing to work and get it done. I know if I drag myself out to the team workout, there will be talented athletes there who will push me and help me through. I know that if I throw the medicine ball up, there’s going to be someone who’ll catch it."

The full blog post is here

Way to go at the Leavitt Hornet Classic

2012-01-14T19:03:00.001-05:00

It was cold and windy today but Falmouth Nordic Skiers warmed our hearts with some fantastic skiing. Congratulations to all. You can find results here.

By the way, James is stuck in the Philippines. He's on a beach drinking out of a coconut and getting a suntan. Please send him money so he can fly home at least business class.

note about tomorrows race

2012-01-13T19:18:00.002-05:00

Team- If you need to get into the school tomorrow to get ski gear for tomorrows race, PLEASE email me tonight before 9pm (my bedtime). jamesdemer@gmail.com
Otherwise you most likely wont be able to get into the school. Our big metal ski storage box is unlocked and you can get your skis out of there tomorrow no problem.

thanks!!

James

PS dress warm. it will be verrrrrry cold

2012-01-13T17:51:00.000-05:00

Team Dinner in 40 minutes (630) at stonyfield!!!!

Pictures are up at the Falmouth Nordic Facebook page!

2012-01-13T09:19:00.000-05:00

Big thanks to Sara Gray (Ava's Mom and my wife) for posting these great pics. Now if we can get Mr. Pratico to join Facebook he could put up some photos too!
Falmouth Nordic Facebook.

Saturdays Race is at Black, Mondays race is in Fryeburg

2012-01-13T08:49:00.001-05:00

Tomorrow those of you that signed up for the optional Leavitt Hornet Classic ski race- its at Black Mtn. Here is a link to the schedule and race course. http://www.mainehighschoolskiing.com/

We can scrape the klister off your classic skis today after practice if you're racing on Saturday. Your glide wax should be fine and we can hard wax at Black mtn on Saturday am. If you want to put a colder temp glide wax on, you're going to have to do it at either your house or a friends. Jeff and I have a full day with you tomorrow and we cant be at the school late today waxing skis.

Monday's race is a regularly scheduled season race. Its in Fryeburg, at Starks Hill and there will be a bus bringing us up. The bus will leave the school at 7am. Girls start at 10:30am. This gives all of us time to ski the course twice at least. it might be switched from classic to skate. Stand by for the announcement.

We can wax skis for Monday's race at the school on Sunday at some point. Again, if you can do it at home, please do. If not Jeff or I will make the school available for waxing.

Good luck to our teammates that are racing in the Eastern Cup races this weekend!!

skate skiing behind the school today

2012-01-13T06:40:00.002-05:00

Bring your stuff. If we need to scrape the klister off your classics for tomorrows race, we'll do that after practice.

Strength Tomorrow, 7am.

2012-01-12T20:20:00.000-05:00

Andrew Clemence will not be attending but his killer plyometric workout WILL be. Dont be late.

Pineland passes

2012-01-12T09:43:00.000-05:00

Pineland is open with a 500 meter loop currently. Thats enough to skate or classic in circles for a solid hour. I'm going to go up there with the remaining pass waivers. If you need yours sooner than early afternoon, please call me 329-2894. If the roads are drivable, go to riverside, pineland or even the school and ski! Jeff or I can unlock the box and school if you need your skis or boots.
James

School has been cancelled - No strength today.

2012-01-12T05:50:00.000-05:00

But for the sake of your fitness, PLEASE do something today. You can tromp around in the new fallen snow with a friend, you can go for a run before the storm begins, etc.

Black Mtn Classic Results

2012-01-11T22:11:00.004-05:00

The course was 6.2K, or so I heard (two 3.1K laps). Individual Results at Maine High School Skiing
Top 30 J2 girls and boys are at bottom. This will give you some idea of what it will take to make the Maine J2 team, which has one qualifying race - the 2012 Sassi Memorial, at black mountain in 2 weeks.

TEAM GIRLS
YARMOUTH 26
MERRICONEAG 63
LEAVITT 66
FALMOUTH 76
GOULD 87
PORTLAND 87
CAPE 140
FREEPORT 162
FRYEBURG 184
DIRIGO 201
MT ABRAM 202

TEAM BOYS
YARMOUTH 30
NYA 57
FALMOUTH 60
FRYEBURG 77
GOULD 78
MERRICONEAG 92
MT ABRAM 162
CAPE 167
TELSTAR 189
LEAVITT 205
GNG 225
FREEPORT 237

Top 30 J2 Girls

Place Last First Year School Time
12 HATTON, Dana '96 CAPE :19:10.8
17 LESNIKOVA, Ihilia '96 YARMOUTH :19:58.5
20 HOUSTON, Emma '96 MT ABRAM :20:16.9
21 LANDRY, Lizzy '96 PORTLAND :20:18.1
25 PIERCE, Samantha MERRICONEAG :20:29.3
26 TEARE, Ellie '97 YARMOUTH :20:30.7
28 TEARE, Caitlin '97 YARMOUTH :20:33.8
30 TORRES, Emma '97 YARMOUTH :20:39.9
31 GARCIA, Audrey '96 GNG :20:55.1
33 GOLDBERG, Rachael GOULD :20:56.0
36 MYERS, Sarah '97 YARMOUTH :21:17.2
38 BEAULIEU, Gabrielle '96 YARMOUTH :21:24.7
39 BABIKIAN, Georgia FALMOUTH :21:25.7
41 LAUKLI, Katrine '96 YARMOUTH :21:30.7
43 INGRAM, Rachel '96 WINTHROP :21:43.5
45 GERENCER, Izzy ST DOMS :21:51.6
48 LAMARRE, Lily FREEPORT :21:57.9
49 DEMER, Ava FALMOUTH :22:02.2
50 DUNWOODY, Camille FALMOUTH :22:03.2
51 HYNES, Madison '96 YARMOUTH :22:04.6
52 GOLDBERG, Rose GOULD :22:05.3
54 ALGEO, Lucy WINDHAM :22:15.1
55 FULLAGAR, Virginia FREEPORT :22:16.0
56 MORIN, Anna FALMOUTH :22:16.3
57 BLOOD, Krystal '96 DIRIGO :22:24.9
58 VARNEY, Mackenzie LEAVITT :22:26.9
59 CHASE, Abby '96 LEAVITT :22:27.9
60 LABBE, Alisha '96 LEAVITT :22:29.8
63 RAND, Julia WINDHAM :22:39.0
67 BRYANT, Becki MONMOUTH :22:53.3

Top 30 J2 Boys

Place Last First Year School Time
6 HALL, Carter '96 YARMOUTH :15:07.6
17 BECKER, Braden '96 YARMOUTH :16:03.9
19 ALEXANDER, Sam '96 YARMOUTH :16:07.6
20 GRAHAM, Roeber MERRICONEAG :16:08.6
23 MCCURDY, Eli '96 MERRICONEAG :16:12.5
24 DELUCA, Marcello '96 GOULD :16:13.1
28 CLARKE, Aiden '97 GOULD :16:22.5
32 PRATICO, Sam FALMOUTH :16:41.3
34 FARRADAY, Thomas '96 MT ABRAM :16:49.2
37 HARRIS, Mitch '96 THORNTON :17:04.4
39 HOUSTON, Jasper '96 YARMOUTH :17:07.7
45 KNOX, Rylee '96 LEAVITT :17:23.4
47 MCGRATH-HOLMQUIST, J GNG :17:32.2
50 ROGERS, Nick GNG :17:42.9
53 PELZER, Julian '96 CAPE :17:47.1
57 NEVEU, Zach MERRICONEAG :18:25.7
58 MAHONEY, Gabe FALMOUTH :18:36.9
60 NEAL, Bryce GNG :18:46.8
62 KNOWLTON, Harrison LEAVITT :18:59.1
64 DOWLING, Quinn FREEPORT :19:02.5
67 PIETROPAOLI, Timothy '97 YARMOUTH :19:07.7
70 KURRY, Iain FALMOUTH :19:24.0
73 BRIGGS, Sullivan '97 FRYEBURG :19:30.1
75 WOODS, Conner MTN VALLLEY :19:31.9
77 CANTIN, Ethan '96 DIRIGO :19:36.9
78 MERRILL, Zach FREEPORT :19:37.6
79 MENZ, Daniel CAPE :19:42.8
80 ROCK, Sam '96 DIRIGO :19:50.2
83 CANTLIN, Ethan FALMOUTH :19:56.2
87 SHEILS, Patrick PORTLAND :20:02.7

2012-01-10T19:23:00.002-05:00

Hey Guys, Spirit tomorrow is full body black with a bright winter hat. If you're feeling particularly festive throw in a scarf- this one's for you, slambert.

Bus Leaves at 12:30PM SHARP!

2012-01-10T18:33:00.000-05:00

You can leave class at 12:15pm. Please dont be late getting on the bus. Girls race has been moved up to 2:45 so we need to be efficient.

Please bring water, snacks and even a sandwich for after the race. You can also bring a couple of dollars because we'll stop at a Dunkin Donuts/Subway/Irving on the way home (quickly!).

We should be home around 6pm. Go Falmouth!

2012-01-09T19:47:00.007-05:00

Dropbox mix instructions. These are written by Tim so if they confuse you contact him. Let's try and have em up wednesday night!

Instructions for sharing mixes via Dropbox:

TOOLS:
If you do not have a zip utility, you will need one. Most computers already have these (winzip, winrar, etc.)
You also need to download dropbox. Both are useful tools that I use regularly for all sorts of things- they
occupy minimal resources and are worthwhile things to have regardless of the mix swap.

PC: I like jzip, its powerful and simple.
http://download.jzip.com/r/100/jZipV1.exe

MAC: If you're lame and rock the macboxz, here's an alternative that looks decent. I haven't tried it.
http://www.yellowmug.com/download/YemuZip.dmg

DROPBOX:
http://www.dropbox.com/downloading?src=index

1. Install all software
2. create a new folder, copy all desired files to it
3. Edit the metadata of the copies (This step looks complicated but it is essential to maintaining the artistic integrity of the mix as it is transported between libraries)
a. select all files, right click on them and go to properties
b. rename the album to "'s Mix."
c. copy them back into your itunes or whatever program youre using. The new album name will differentiate them from the original files.
d. In your program, edit properties ("get info" in itunes) to set your desired track numbers, add album art, etc. (As long as you are working on COPIES of the files, this will not interfere with your original files/library)
e. the new metadata should be present in the folder as well. Just for good measure, add a .txt file to the folder with the names of the songs and artists in order
4. Zip the contents of the folder using your zip utility.
5. open dropbox, drag the .zip file to the "public folder
6. wait for it to upload, then right click on the file and select "copy public link." Paste it into an e-mail and send it tochebson@gmail.com or on Catherine's wall.

She can then post a list of the links. Click them to download the mixes. Unzip, import into your music library, and you're done!
They should all be nicely in order, but in case someone failed with the metadata, you can reference the txt file to set things straight.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask me via facebook or follo.tim@gmail.com or in person.
This is really the easiest and most efficient way (past years with DVDs hasn't really been so great) plus you learn valuable basic computer skillz!
If for whatever reason this does not work, you can still make CD's and I will do this process for you, but i'd really rather not.

2012-01-08T22:34:00.001-05:00

Hey Guys, I never communicated about submitting mixes so there will be an extension until wednesday. If you have yours done bring it in on cd tomorrow. However, we are also probably goign to use dropbox as an option.

J Demer just finished his solid mix.

2012-01-08T20:31:00.000-05:00

1 hour of auditory outlandishness. Get to work kids.

Optional (but highly encouraged) Race Next Saturday

2012-01-08T19:14:00.000-05:00

We will most likely get a bus. Here's a good chance to race on the state course, The Sassi course, and to race against class A schools before the State Meet. Jeff and I need to know if you're going to participate by Wednesday.

Leavitt Hornet Classic

Sat, January 14,

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Calendar	2011-2012 Nordic Race Schedule
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Description	MOVED TO BLACK MTN: 9:00am girls, 2:00pm boys. 5K Classic,

Fun afternood at Black Mtn.

2012-01-08T19:06:00.000-05:00

Catherine, Dana, Jamie and Jay were there as well but I didn't get to take their picture.

Racing on snow = training on snow

2012-01-08T17:07:00.000-05:00

Given our current weather pattern, training on snow doesn't look to be a tool in our toolbox anytime soon. James and I are working hard to create and encourage all on-snow opportunities. One opportunity to consider for your calendar if you want to compete with the big dawgs is the Jan 14th/15th Eastern Cup. Because of snow conditions, both days are at Titcomb Mountain (Saturday was originally scheduled for Bond Brook). J2 racers hoping to make the J2 team should strongly consider racing one or both days. Our top varsity racers should strongly consider racing one or both days. Saturday is classic sprint. Sunday is skate distance (the schedule says 5K for J2, 10K for women, 15K for men but this may change because of conditions). The Sunday race will not be mass start but has been changed to individual start. Online registration for both races is this Thursday Jan 12. The competition at these races is national class so race it for the training and experience. I expect many of the top Maine HS skiers will join you since these are one of the few opportunities to ski,

Here's a very inspiring audio story for girls and guys alike.

2012-01-08T11:19:00.000-05:00

http://themoth.org/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+themothpodcast+%28The+Moth%29

Tomorrow (Sunday's) Practice

2012-01-07T16:42:00.000-05:00

Pineland is closed tomorrow. I'm driving up to Rumford to Black Mtn, leaving at noon, to classic ski from 2-4pm. Home by 5:45. I have a space, maybe 2 in my car. If any other parents want to drive they could get some skiing in as well. If you'd like to join please email me jamesdemer@gmail.com

First come, first served.

James

Possible race change for Wednesday

2012-01-07T14:29:00.000-05:00

First - see my update to the Sunday @ Pineland post and the possibility of skiing at Black Mountain Sunday afternoon.

Second - we are looking into entering an open 5K classical HS race at Black Mountain this wednesday instead of the scheduled race at Pineland. The Black Mountain race starts at 3:15. It is 1:45 to Black Mountain. We would need to leave at 12:30-12:45 to get there and be able to ski the course and wax (which might be done the night before). We need to talk to Cooper about this possibility.

Sunday at Pineland update

2012-01-07T13:18:00.001-05:00

Pineland is not open for skiing until Tuesday, according to today's news. The 8AM practice is cancelled. An alternative plan is brewing. If you would like to classic ski black mountain tomorrow starting at 2PM, then e-mail James. Probably need to leave FHS by 12 noon to be on snow by 2PM and get 2+ hours of skiing in.

Riverside GC

2012-01-07T09:46:00.002-05:00

Riverside GC is good for double poling only. But a 30 minute level 1 DP would be a good strength workout today (you could get perfect kick using the grass instead of wax but what's the point?)

Finding snow this weekend

2012-01-06T22:12:00.003-05:00

In addition to the Sunday morning Pineland ski, here are some suggestions for a Saturday Ski:

1. Black Mountain is open for classic only from 11AM-2PM, Saturday.

2. Crust cruise Riverside GC or Val Halla GC.

3. Ski the 300 yard mat of snow at Twin Brook

4. Crust cruise the soccer fields at Community Park
5. Pineland MAY be open for season pass holders. That's you ONLY if you print and fill out the waiver that Mrs. Lesser sent to you yesterday.Bring it to the Outdoor Center (below visitors center) and tell them you're on the Falmouth Team.

If you can make it to Black Mountain, that would be some fun skiing. Ski EZ (level 1). Focus on technique. Long is good.

The Plan is...

2012-01-06T17:52:00.000-05:00

If a Captain wants to organize a practice for tomorrow or you want to do something on your own, there's a patch of snow at Twin Brook. Best in the morning before it gets too warm. Jeff can unlock the ski trailer if you need your skis (Right Jeff?). Or Captains may have another plan.

SUNDAY- The tentative plan is to ski at Pineland at 8am. I know, I know, 8am is early but we need to get there before it gets too crowded, ski until 10am, and get home. We can carpool. THIS PRACTICE WILL BE OPTIONAL. No need to let us know if you cant make it.

In order to ski for free at Pineland you'll need to print, fill out and sign the waiver that Mrs. Lesser will be emailing to you tonight or tomorrow. If you dont see the email from Mrs. Lesser by 12pm tomorrow, email me - jamesdemer@gmail.com - and I'll forward it to you.

Of course Skiing at Pineland on Sunday is totally dependent on Pinelands snow making and the weather. Stay tuned to the blog for confirmation.

That was fun

2012-01-05T21:10:00.000-05:00

Girls 1st, Boys 2nd. Strong work. Results are posted in the "race results" page.