More exciting weather today at Bread Loaf! Some snow fell overnight, and the tracks were wet and glazed prior to the race. Intermittent snow showers kept things interesting, and finding a wax with a decent combination of kick and glide was a challenge. We were able to get it dialed in pretty well for the men's race - a heavy snow squall mid-race threatened to ruin everything, but for the most part our skiers weathered it as well as anyone. Classic PRs for Spencer, Scott, and Matt. Things settled down for the women's race, and we ended up sending them out on the same klister that the men used, with mixed results. The later starters in particular had weird conditions - they were hit by even heavier snowfall and had draggy skis. Overall, not a bad day, but not a very satisfying one either - it's tough to feel good about a race when your skis aren't perfect, even if you're skiing well. Fortunately, we have a chance to end the season on a high note - long skate races are our strength as a team, and I'm positive that we have the fitness to make this a good one.
We had some great wax testing help today from Jeff, Rainer, and Grace, who drove up to cheer on the team. Grace proved particularly adept at klister tube management - an often overlooked yet critical component of klister waxing. Thanks also to the Kenneys, who provided another fantastic lunch and more tasty, tasty donuts.
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