Week 6
Week 6 is a medium training week filled with more ski specific strength, new June strength routines, and L3 skating intervals.
Early season rollerski sessions are a great time to work on no-pole skiing to build comfort on skis and also lower body specific strength. (check out the no-pole rollerskiing video) We continue to focus on general strength in June but will slowly build up weight and lower reps. Many of the exercises will focus on single leg, single arm, and stability.
We continue to progress our L3 threshold training this week and lengthen our interval duration to 8 minutes while continuing to work on controlled (just below Lactate threshold) pace. Next week we will up the intensity with a double pole test day and more intervals!
Notes:
- Remember to start light during the new June strength routines. Learn the technique first then step up the weight in the weeks to come