Week 11: January 21 through January 27
Monday: Jamboree at Eagle Lake
Tuesday: Practice at Elm Creek
Wednesday: Practice at Elm Creek; wax room open. Pasta party at Wold's.
Thursday: Classic pursuit race at Elm Creek. Bus pickup at MGJH 2:15 (note for 2:05), OJH 2:30 (note for 2:20).
Friday: Practice at Elm; senior high meet at the beach.
Week 10: January 14 through January 20
Monday: Practice at Elm Creek
Tuesday: Practice for all skiers at Senior high. Strength, video, pictures. Wax room open.
Wednesday: Practice at Elm Creek. Wax room open.
Thursday: Race Day! Junior high bus schedule: MG @ 2:15, OJ @ 2:30.
Friday: No school. Practice TBD
Saturday: Long ski on your own. JOQs at Mt. Itasca
Sunday: Off or easy, short.
Week 9: January 7 through January 13
Monday: Picture Day and practice at Elm Creek
Tuesday: JV Classic Race at ELM CREEK; bus from MGJ at 2:15, OJ at 2:30. All Mesabi skiers carpool to Wirth Park for practice.
Wednesday: Practice at Elm Creek
Thursday: Practice at Elm Creek
Friday: Practice on your own, at Elm or Eagle.
Saturday: JOQs at Rainbow Resort, Seeley Hills Classic; or round up some friends for a long ski!
Sunday: Off or easy, short.
Week 8: December 31 through January 6
Monday: Winter trip recovery day
Tuesday: Alumni Race at Elm Creek
Wednesday: Practice at Elm Creek, short intervals. Wax room open.
Thursday: Practice at EC, easy, long. Wax room open.
Friday: Practice at Eagle for senior high; Elm Creek for junior high, easy 30 minutes with leg speeds. Wax room open.
Saturday: Mesabi (5 am departure) or long ski on own (check out Baker or
Elk River ). Sunday: Off or easy, short
Week 7: December 24 through December 30
Week 6: December 17 through December 23
Monday: Practice at Elm Creek
Tuesday: Update: Classic practice at Elm Creek after school. Pasta party at Jackels. Wax room open.
Wednesday: Sprint Championship at Elm Creek, 3:30.
Thursday: Practice at French Park after school.
Friday: Update: Optional practice at Eagle Lake after school. Wax room open
Week 5: December 10 through December 16
Monday: Classic practice at Elm Creek at 5pm.
Tuesday: Classic practice at French Park.
Wednesday: Practice at Elm Creek. Pasta party at Ethen's. Wax room open.
Thursday: NWSC Classic 5K race at Elm Creek 3:30.
Friday: Practice at Elm Creek
Saturday: 2 hours easy at a park of your choice...explore somewhere new!
Sunday: 20-30 minutes easy recovery.
Week 4: December 3 through December 9
Monday: Practice at Elm Creek. Wax room open in evening.
Tuesday: Senior High skiers practice at French Park; Junior High at Elm Creek
Wednesday: Practice at Elm Creek
Thursday: NWSC Age Group Skate 3:30 @ Elm Creek. Bus leaves MGJH @ 2:15; OJH @ 2:30.
Friday: Practice at Elm Creek
Saturday: Hoigaard Relays at Elm Creek; high school race @ 7:30am, $10 with trail pass. JOQ at Trollhaugen.
Sunday: 20-30 minutes easy recovery on your own
Week 3: November 26 through December 2
Monday: Intervals, Strength @ high school . Winter trip downpayment, clothing orders due.
Tuesday: Technique and strength @ high school. Bring helmet, poles, and boots!
Wednesday: Long @ high school. Wax room open; bring your skis.
Thursday: Time Trial, Classic Roll or Run, @ high school. Meet has been cancelled.
Friday: No school. Specific Strength 15-15-15. Find some snow...check out Trollhaugen!
Saturday: Annual Ride 'n Tie, with Elk River Nordic Team; 10 am @ wax room. Check back for more information!