From the FasterSkier archive — posts syndicated from athletes’ and coaches’ own blogs between 2004 and 2012, kept online as published. Current coverage is at fasterskier.com.

August Double Pole Test?

Nailed.  15 of 18 PRs.  12 of 15 in the AM and 3 of 3 during the PM test despite a wet course.  Improvements of up to 20-25% over previous tests, PRs and from a year ago.  6 of 8 who ran the test at the end of July last year improved by 10% or more.  And all of this is from a lot of double pole impulse strength (we’ve been shooting for 20 sets a week), consistent general strength training and rollerskiing, but not a ton of focused double pole distance or high intensity this summer.

Potential for more improvement?  You betcha.  The challenge has been laid down.  Fall is coming and the stoke is high.  ONIT!