Week 43

If you are following the NTS Birkie specific plan you are in final preparations and tapering this week. Make sure to check out this week's article by Willson Moore on high carb fueling. The general NTS plans dive into a higher intensity week with L4 intervals, specific strength, and speed training. If we learned anything from the Women's 4 x 7.5km relay at the Olympics it’s that downhills can make or break a race. We breakdown some world cup downhill cornering technique to help guide a skate speed session. Remember, as winter intensity ramps up we still want to keep easy distance days under control. See our tips on how to improve your easy classic skiing.