Zone 1 Pre-Race Activation
Fri Feb 06 2026
Pre-Race Activation
Date: February 06, 2026
Time: 15:30 - 16:30 (Shortened)
Location: Mt. Itasca
Intensity: 3/10 (Zone 1 with bursts)
Focus: Neural activation for tomorrow’s race
Warm-Up (15 min)
- 10 min very easy ski
- 5 min dynamic movements
Activation (20 min)
- 3 x 1 min at race pace
- 3 min easy recovery
- 5 x 15 sec sprints
- Full recovery
- Stay loose and fast
Cool Down (10 min)
- Easy skiing
- Light stretching
Race Preparation
- ✅ Wax skis tonight
- ✅ Prepare all gear
- ✅ Hydration strategy
- ✅ Visualize race plan
- ✅ Early to bed
Key Points
- Don’t overdo it
- Feel fast and light
- Trust your training
- Get excited!