Saturday, November 1, 2025
Presented by:
Join coach Kim Rudd, Jan Guenther, and Cara Battles for the Women’s Nordic kick-off clinic. Meet new friends while getting a ski-specific cardio workout! Tips on nutrition, training, injury prevention, and ski travel.
- WHEN: Saturday, November 1, 2025
- TIME: 8 AM – 12 PM
- LOCATION/SCHEDULE:
- 8 – 10 AM: Outdoor clinic location: Wood-Rill Trails
- 10 – 12 PM: Indoor clinic location: Gear West Ski Shop
- 12 – 1 PM: Shopping or polar plunge in Long Lake with Coach Kim ( we no longer have access to the sauna).
Dryland Clinic: Coaches will lead a 2-hour dryland clinic at Wood-Rill Trails focused on classic and skate technique drills. The workout will include an agility warm-up, balance drills, glute activation exercises, plyometrics, pole hiking, and bounding.
Post-Workout Treats and Nutrition: While participants enjoy healthy protein- and carb-rich treats, they will hear a presentation on the best pre- and post-workout nutrition. We will hear from guest speaker Jenny Breen, Chef, MPH, MEd, from transformingthetable.com, about nutrition tips and healthy meal ideas!
Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness: Christine Aas-Larson is a Family Nurse certified menopause practitioner with over 20 years of experience in primary care and women’s health. She will speak on the evidence-based treatment options, health risks, and overall care for women transitioning through perimenopause and menopause.
Latest Nordic Apparel: Gear West Bike and Ski Store owner Jan Guenther will provide tips on dressing for the weather in style!
Training Guidelines and Tips for Busy Women: Join all three coaches for a Q&A topics including:
- How to build a general training plan for challenging work and family schedules.
- How to prioritize training.
- Pros and cons of various workouts as they relate to skiing.
- Should I roller ski?
- How important is strength?
- Common training mistakes and more!
Skiing Adventures Near & Far: Kim Rudd with Endurance Adventures will present on ski adventure trips, local, national, and international.
Injury Prevention: Cara Battles from Precision Performance Physical Therapy will discuss ways to minimize the risk of injury during the Nordic season.
COST: $25
SPONSORED BY: Endurance Adventures, Gear West and Precision Physical Therapy
