The Training 2012-2013

For those curious readers who wonder how much and what I do for training here are some raw numbers for the 2012-2013 season. 

These numbers represent the period from April 14th 2012 to April 14th 2013.  

Total Physical Training: 732 Hours
Total Shots Taken: 12,845 rounds 
Total Training Time with Shooting: 850 hours 
Total Number of Rest Days: 54 
Total Time Skating or Skate Rollerskiing: 304 hours
Total Time Classic Skiing or Rollerskiing: 55 hours 
Total Time Double Poling: 70 hours 
Total Time Running: 109 hours 
Total Time Biking: 92 hours 
Total Time Strength Training: 89 Hours 
Total Easy Training: 586 Hours
Total Hard Training: 69 Hours 

Next season will see a slight increase in hours, more hard training and more strength training. Biathlon requires a huge investment of time and resources. I am happy to say that I truly enjoy the journey. 

Wrapping Up 2012-2013

The final races of the 2012-2013 season are in the books and I am taking some needed rest at home in Southern Maine. Following the racing, coaching and socializing at the Mammoth Biathlon Invitational I rejoined my Maine Winter Sports Center teammates in Truckee, California to contest the US XC Supertour Finals.

Kris Freeman Winning the US National 50k Title 

The road forward passing through Soda Springs, California

The 50k became quite long for some....

The races were a success for me and my teammates. The Supertour Finals consisted of 4 races: 3k Freestyle Prologue, 15k Classic Mass Start, Classic Sprint, and finally a Hill Climb. Following these races the US National Championship Women’s 30k and Men’s 50k took place. I raced well in the Prologue and 15k classic mass start, posted a typically mediocre classic sprint finish, and struggled with slow skis and fatigue in the hill climb.   

The challenging racing, beautiful surroundings and positive team environment allowed to me relax, push myself and gain motivation for the upcoming 2013-2014 season. I gained invaluable insights into how my World Cup teammates Annelise Cook and Kris Freeman race and train, along with getting a better handle on just what coaches and wax techs go through to hand athletes fast skis.

My coaches and I are currently planning my training for the upcoming season. I am looking forward to another great season with the Maine Winter Sports Center.

Thanks to everyone and anyone who helped me along this season. Every bit of support, advice and kindness I received contributed to my success.  

If you are interested in supporting me or the Maine Winter Sports Center for the Olympic Season of 2013-2014 please contact me at: Raleigh.goessling@gmail.com. For for updates follow me on Twitter: @TheRGoessling