Pre-Race Opener
Mon Feb 02 2026
Pre-Race Opener
Date: February 02, 2026
Time: 15:30 - 17:30
Location: Mt. Itasca
Intensity: 6/10
Warm-Up (15-20 min)
- 20 min easy ski
- 4 x 30 sec race pace accelerations
Main Workout
Race Prep
- 3 x 3 min at race pace
- 3 min easy ski recovery
- 4 x 30 sec sprint efforts (simulate race finish)
- Easy ski recovery
Technique Check
- Review race technique focus points
- Practice transitions (if skate race)
Cool Down (10-15 min)
- 15 min easy ski
- Light stretching
Notes
Keep volume low, focus on feeling sharp
Equipment Needed
- Water bottle
- Appropriate training clothes
- Running shoes or ski equipment as needed
Remember: Listen to your body. Quality training beats quantity every time.