Split Weekend

Busy weekend for Bowdoin Nordic.  Most of the crew is back on campus - we started training together again on Wednesday.  Yesterday we did a 5/10k classic time trial with Colby up at Quarry Rd. in Waterville.  It was sunny and very cold - maybe zero degrees by the time we started.  Good showing by our skiers - our men took the top 4 spots, and Hannah Miller was 2nd for women, with Olivia and Hannah Marshall right in the mix as well.  Riley was the hero of the day - he pretty much dominated for the win.  I was really happy with how everyone skied - the whole crew looked great.  Both teams were missing several of their top skiers, so this isn't exactly a predictor of how the season's going to be, but it was a quality race effort and a nice chance to mix it up with fellow college skiers.  Today we did a fantastic OD skate at Pineland.  It was a perfect day - sunny and cold, but steadily warming, and tons of snow - some of the best skiing we've ever had.  The team covered the whole trail system and then some - great, great workout on an absolutely beautiful day.  I couldn't be happier with how these first few days of training have gone.

Meanwhile, the rest of the team has been out at Nationals in Utah.  First race was yesterday - 10/15k classic - with the skate sprint today.  Mixed results so far - some good races and some struggles with illness and altitude.  Alec had a strong classic race yesterday, Kaitlynn was about 5 seconds from qualifying today, and Tess was solid both days.  I'll post more as I get more details from these guys - for now, here are some photos from Peggy Brown:

 View from the living room of the rental house

 

Sunset over the mtns

The Bowdoin crew, including alums Wilson Dippo and Chris Sanville who are providing wax support, along with asst coach Ruthie McGovern.  Skiers: Tess Hamilton, Kaitlynn Miller, Alec McGovern and James Crimp.