First Snow and More

Snow!  We got a nice little ice and snow squall early this week, which left us just barely able to slide around the athletic fields on skis.  It was pretty bare bones - one step above skiing on frosted grass - but surprisingly legit, and we got a couple good workouts in.  I'm pretty sure this is the earliest real skiing ever for Bowdoin Nordic in my time here - a very welcome change of pace at a dark and cold time of year.  With warming temps we're back to dryland today, but I think/hope the real thing is coming soon!

Prior to our little snow break, we had lots of the usual good dryland stuff going on.  Three highlights of the last couple weeks:  1) A ski to Fiona's house in Freeport, where we had an amazing brunch hosted by Fiona's and Lily's parents; 2) A skate time trial with Bates and Colby on Lewis Hill Rd - great to put on bibs, go fast, and get past some of those early season nerves; and 3) A ski to Reid State Park capped off by a nice run on the beach.  Good solid training and good fun - snow or dryland, we're moving right along.  Thanks to Jim, Lucy, Rosita, and Will for their wonderful hospitality!