Maine Team camp and more trainng

This past week was the Maine training group camp here in Fort Kent. The Maine Training group is made up of the best high school age skiers in Maine. They where also joined by a team from Quebec. It was really great having so many great people around to train with. The highlights of the week included a classic sprint race, a 10k skate time trial and a dance party. (hey you can't train all the time) The classic sprint was a lot of fun with every skier getting 4 races. I am not such a great sprinter so it was more of a workout for me. The other skiers where very impressive though. The skate time trial went very well for me. I post the second fastest time. 2 min slower than 3 time World Championships team member and MWSC athlete Dave Chamberlain. This week has a intensity focus and will feature the Mars Hill uphill running test. This is an all-out running effort from the bottom of Mars Hill to the top. It is being billed as full-on sufferfest.. This week is also the Tour of Stockholm (Stockholm Maine that is) A 5 hour combination of rollerskiing, running. biking and paddling. After this week we have a few easier weeks before we go to Jericho Vermont for the Summer rollerski festival. With many National team members present this should be a great couple of races. I have also begun to do some exploring on my mountain bike and I have found seemingly unlimited fast and rolling double track surrounding the area. This double track is part of a vast network of ATV trails that connects most of the area. Watch out for more updates and pictures soon