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World Juniors Update: That, was tough.

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Ken Read

More than 50% of the field failed to navigate through one, tough day of ski racing. It was the men’s turn to open the tech events with the giant slalom and the continuing warm weather impacted on the steep “Russian … Continue reading →

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World Juniors Update: Sochi Legacy

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Ken Read

We’ve hit the mid-point of the 2016 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships, switching from the speed events to tech. The ladies Giant Slalom events were held in the continuing warm spring-like conditions, but the race committee worked hard to … Continue reading →

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World Juniors Update: A long, tough day

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Ken Read

  The Alpine Combined is always a long day on the snow. This was the first time the full AC was held at the Alpine Junior World Ski Championships, as the past two years in Varna and Hafjell were a … Continue reading →

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World Juniors Update: Silver!

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Ken Read

Day 3 dawned with clear skies again and hard early morning snow, but the impact of the sun on the “Russian Trampolone” section meant early start numbers ruled the day. In last nights’ team captains meeting, Mens coach Johnny Kucera saw … Continue reading →

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World Juniors Update: Defining excellence

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Ken Read

After a brilliant opening to the 2016 World Juniors, day 2 dawned to the forecast rain and fog. The FIS Race Directors wisely spurred the men out for a very soggy inspection of the track, to permit a jam-packed program … Continue reading →

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World Juniors Update: A Bit Moist

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Ken Read

Rain was predicted for 6:00am and unfortunately the weather forecaster was bang-on. Throughout the day, the upper mountain was blanketed with heavy snow, with a steady downpour on the lower mountain. So no downhill training today. For the record, 17cm … Continue reading →

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World Juniors Update: Welcome to Sochi

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Ken Read

White peaks framed the final approach to Sochi International airport, as the Swiss charter flight made the final approach into the 2014 Olympic city. For the next ten days, the alpine ski venue of Rosa Khutor, nestled in the western … Continue reading →

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It Takes A Village

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Ken Read

The road to the top is a long one. In ski racing, it is particularly difficult. It’s actually much more than the reported 10 years or 10,000 hours of intense practice or skill acquisition (Ericsson et al). With each day, … Continue reading →

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When Does Canada Get Serious About Sport and Education?

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Ken Read

Throughout the recent Pan-Am Games in Toronto, again and again we heard about Canadian athletes attending NCAA schools. This spring saw some 15 Canadian athletes opt to attend NCAA ski racing programs, in what one US College coach called “a … Continue reading →

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The Art Of Training

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Ken Read

The sheen of ice promised the potential of a reasonable day of training. It could have been a small reward after the tedious ascent up to the Plateau Rosa, high above Zermatt. Winds had doubled the usual 45 minute ride. … Continue reading →

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