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LNR has a variety of fall training groups kicking off after Labor Day. Fall is the time to get the body in shape for winter with sport specific technique, strength and fitness. Find the right group for you from locations on West River Road, Hyland and the Trailhead and dryland, rollerskiing, and strength training groups. Contact Chris Harvey (harvey@loppet.org) with questions. See below for complete list of fall training groups with links to detailed program info.
NEW Ski Lab
12 week deep dive into ski technique, balance, posture and strength training
FALL: Tuesday Evenings @ Theodore Wirth Beach
Dryland Intensity and Technique for XC skiers. Training will include strength/plyometrics exercise, but the primary focus will be bounding, ski walking, and running intervals using the hilly terrain in South Theodore Wirth Park.
Dates: September 8th – November 10th (10 sessions)
Time: 5pm – 6:30pm
Location: Theodore Wirth Beach
Equipment: running shoes and classic/bounding poles
Coach: LNR Coaching Staff TBD
DRYLAND
DRYLAND
FALL: Women's Wednesday Mornings @ Theodore Wirth
Sessions will include balance, strength, and dryland drills. All sessions will include an intensity component in the form of ski walking, running and/or bounding. The goals of this session are:
Perfect basic skiing motions such as arm swing, classic kick and leg swing, and side push skate motion with legs. Gain strength in the important xc skiing muscle groups such as abdominal muscles, lower back, glutes, and quads.
Make improvements in balance and ankle strength so that skills of weight shift and long glide become easier on snow. Weekly interval and strength circuit sessions to improve your fitness and results for the winter race season! Make more life long women training friends (we often have post workout potlucks)!
Dates: Wednesday Mornings, September 9th to November 11th (10 sessions)
Time: 10am – 11:30 a.m.
Location: The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park ( some sessions will meet at Wirth Beach for a variety of terrain and trails)
Equipment: Running shoes, bounding poles, yoga mat
Coaches: Kim Rudd and Jan Guenther
FALL: Tuesday Morning Strength @ Minnehaha Falls
Meet us for strength and plyometrics at the Wabun picnic area! We’ll use the playground equipment along with kettlebells and resistance bands for a jam-packed 1 hr workout. Workouts hit all muscle groups in addition to working on balance and stability. Keep in mind these are outdoor workouts – rain or shine. This is a great complement to the Friday Morning Dryland Intensity Sessions at Minnehaha Falls. There is a discount if you register for both Tuesday/Friday at Minnehaha Falls
Dates: September 8th – November 3rd (9 sessions)
Time: 6:30am – 7:30am
Location: Wabun Park by Minnehaha Falls
Equipment: running shoes and yoga mat
Coach: Ingrid Remak
DRYLAND
DRYLAND
FALL: Friday Morning Dryland @ Minnehaha Falls
Grab your ski poles and meet up for dryland training sessions near Minnehaha Falls! Each session includes ski technique, ski bounding and some sort of intensity/interval using the hills and stairs of the park (bounding is better with friends! ).You can tailor the workouts to your skill level (whether running with poles or ski walking) however be prepared to cover some ground. This is a great complement to the Tuesday Morning Strength at Minnehaha Falls. There is a discount if you register for both Tuesday/Friday at Minnehaha Falls.
Dates:September 4th – Oct 30th (9 sessions)
Time: 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Location: Wabun Park by Minnehaha Falls
Equipment: running shoes and classic ski poles
Coach: Ingrid Remak
DRYLAND
SPRING: Tuesday Mornings- Strength and Plyometrics @ Minnehaha Falls
Strength and ski specific plyometrics at Wabun Picnic area. This 12 week session is for all abilities using primarily body weights and bands, with additional focus on core strength, balance, and mobility that will really help your get more comfortable and speedy on your skis this winter. This is a great complement to the Friday Morning Dryland Intensity Sessions at Minnehaha Falls. There is a discount if you register for both Tuesday/Friday at Minnehaha Falls.
Dates: May 12th- July 28th (12 sessions)
Day: Tuesday mornings
Time: 6:30am-7:30am
Location: Wabun Park by Minnehaha Falls
Equipment: running shoes, and yoga mat
Coach: Ingrid Remak (imremak@gmail.com) and Evan Bonneson
Cost: $260.70 Note there is a discount if paired with Friday morning Minnehaha Falls Intensity
SPRING: Friday Mornings Intensity @ Minnehaha Falls
Dryland Intensity and Technique for xc skiers- though this is super training for runners and all endurance athletes. Training will include some strength/plyometrics exercises, but the primary focus will be bounding, ski walking, and running intervals using the hilly terrain around Minnehaha Falls. This is a great complement to the Tuesday Morning Strength at Minnehaha Falls. There is a discount if you register for both Tuesday/Friday at Minnehaha Falls.
Dates: May 15- July 31 (12 sessions)
Day: Friday mornings
Time: 6:30am-8:00am
Location: Wabun Park by Minnehaha Falls
Equipment: running shoes, and yoga mat
Coach: Ingrid Remak (imremak@gmail.com) and Evan Bonneson
Cost: $260.70 NOTE, there is a discount if paired with Tuesday morning Strength and Plyometrics at Minnehaha Falls
DRYLAND
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