15km classic interval start. first 4km were absolutely perfect, energy was great and technique felt smooth and skis were working well. the other 11km was an exercise in finishing the race, everything went wrong.
30km Skiathlon at MSA. Absolutely terrible race. very slow classic skis and course not suited to my strengths (too much DP). approx. 1:30 was racing. warm up all classic, cool down all skate.
first race in MSA today was the classic sprint. The course definitely did not suit my style and I have some psych problems relating to my pump in the minute leading up to my start. all in all, a good effort but a poor result. hoping it doesn't cool down (to highs of -22C) so that I can actually do my skiathlon. Honest wish I were orienteering instead.
preskiing very poorly marked courses for the MSA NorAm and WJT. included 8x10sec alactic sprints and 1x3min MAS in preparation for tomorrow's classic sprint.
first ski of the year at telemark. got new boots in preparation for MSA skiathlon and had to break them in. it was an even mix of classic and skate, changing frequently.