Autumn
marches on, and skiing edges closer. We
hope this newsletter is of interest - both from us and across the world...
We're
proud to welcome legendary biathlete Mike Dixon to Hyde Park on Saturday 9th
December. Mike will be leading a
skating masterclass from 2-4pm, followed by a talk afterwards in the Mitre Pub.
Mike is
a 6-times Winter Olympian in biathlon and cross-country skiing, and has carried
the flag at no fewer than 3 Olympic opening ceremonies. He is currently the main biathlon
commentator for Eurosport, and is a leading motivational speaker.
We're
very lucky to have Mike with us - he's one of the most inspirational coaches
and characters you could meet - and we wouuld encourage you to book the masterclass
and / or his talk afterwards. Places are limited, and it would be best to book up in the next week or so. More details on http://www.rollerski.co.uk/nr033.html
We have
2 Dorney 1-day dates coming up soon - this Sunday 26th November and Sunday 10th
December. For more information and to
book, see http://www.rollerski.co.uk/events3.html
Our
Hyde Park, Richmond Park and Dorney classes continue - see http://www.rollerski.co.uk/class.html
- an ideal way to get back into skiing before the New Year.
We've
just received our first delivery of the year's most eagerly anticipated cross-country
ski books, Stride & Glide. With
chapters on cross-country skiing, rollerskiing and nordic walking, this book is
a comprehensive, up to date, easily readable and useful manual for beginners
and racers alike. A good Christmas
book.
You can
order it online at http://www.rollerski.co.uk/books.html
These
may also make good Christmas presents for friends or relatives - order them
online at http://www.rollerski.co.uk/giftvouchers.html
They
can be redeemed against any of our classes, courses or private instruction, or
rollerski equipment.
The
snow keeps falling in Norway which bodes well for competition this season, as
well as our New Year's trip - see http://www.rollerski.co.uk/cross.html
One
thing we always recommend for building up arm strength is stretch bands. You can use bungee elastic, or alternatively
something like this -
http://www.rbkdirect.co.uk/resistance-tubes.html or
https://www.shopholistic.co.uk/viewprod_YMD012FA.php
Make
sure you have a full range of movement with your arms, bringing in your triceps
and lateral muscles. You can also
isolate just your triceps.
This
continues apace. We've recently had coaching
sessions with British Champion Alan Eason - who will be around this week before
heading off to the continent for training.
A
recent highlight is the Hyde Park Checkpoint Challenge - see http://www.rollerski.co.uk/challenge.html
for results, and to find out how you can take the challenge...
http://www.nordicskiracer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=1056
Best
regards
Iain
07968
286129
iain@rollerski.co.uk
http://www.rollerski.co.uk