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Cross Training with Cross Country Skiing

Ride | January 18, 2009

Biking in Maine in the winter can be a little challenging.  Luckily there are a lot of other great outdoor activities that will keep you in shape so that when the time comes you will be ready to ride.

Graceful

Last year I re-discovered cross country skiing.  We had been getting a lot of snow and I was looking for a way to get outside and get some exercise.  I dusted off my 20 year old L.L. Bean skis and headed into the woods.  I had completely forgotten what a blast it is to get out into the forest in the winter time.  Everything is muted and still, fresh and clean.  I had also forgotten what a work out it is (of course last time I back country skied I was much younger and in much better shape)!

Today I went out for my 3rd cross country ski of 2009.  We’re having another great snow year and i have been finding some time early in the morning to get out and ski.  I have been bringing my heart rate monitor with me and I’m amazed how easy it is to get my heart rate in the 150-170 zone.  Just cruising along at a smooth gliding pace in 3-4 inches of snow keeps my heart rate at 150.  Of course I’m sure it will go down as I ski more, but I really am in decent shape at the moment, far better than I was last year at this time.

Cardio

We got another 18 inches of snow after I got back from skiing.  I can’t wait to get back out there and break some trail!

18 Inches of Snow!

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