Individual Nordic Ski Coaching Plans
Desire to get into that next Birkie wave? Having a training plan designed for your ski racing goals can make all the difference in improving your race results. Coach Kim designs weekly training plans that include:
- Intervals, strength, over-distance workouts, and technique tips.
- Learn the basics of training at different intensity levels and the importance of recovery.
- Incorporate key workouts to improve overall fitness while improving skate and classic technique through specific drills.
- Learn simple tips on fueling and pacing for marathon races.
- Equipment and waxing tips.
- Personalized plan designed around your race schedule to support peak performance.
- Video analysis to improve your classic and skate technique.
Basic Coaching Package: $300/Month
- Personalized monthly training Plan
- One private in-person or virtual ski coaching session per month, with technique video analysis. Virtual sessions can be done by sending a video of your ski technique and reviewing it over Zoom.
Premium Coaching Package: $450/Month
- Personal Phone Interview
- Personalized training plan
- Bimonthly phone or text check-in.
- Weekly training plan with technique links
- Race strategy, recovery, and nutrition coaching.
- Ski preparation and waxing tips
- Once/month, in-person or virtual private coaching sessions with technique drills and video analysis.
Year-Round Individual Training Program: $5,000
Save $400 and register for the year-round Endurance Adventure training program. Your program will start the month you register and run a full year. Typical training programs start in April, but you can start anytime that works for your schedule.
If you have questions about any monthly or annual training programs, contact Kim Rudd at kim@enduradv.com. To register for one of the programs, click on the link below:
Private Ski Lessons à la carte
Choose your technique, ability level (Class Descriptions), and choice of training venue. Coach Kim will meet with you in person for an hour of instruction on skate or classic ski technique, followed by video analysis.
Cost:
- $100/1 hour private session
- $50/1 hour per person (2 or more individuals who register together)
- Class Description
About Your Coach
Kim Rudd
Kim Rudd founded Endurance Adventures in 2022. Her passion for Nordic skiing started while racing in high school and being exposed to the famous Minnesota Finlandia ski race. She continued racing in college at Bemidji State University, where she met her soulmate and adventure partner, Craig Rudd.
Kim has raced for Team Rossignol for over thirty years in various ski marathons across the Midwest and internationally. Her claim to fame is winning the Noquemanon Classic and Skate races three times. A lifetime highlight was competing in the elite female wave for the 50th American Birkebeiner race with her daughter, Hannah Rudd! In recent years, she has enjoyed competing in several World Loppet events, including the Norwegian Birkie and Swedish Vasaloppet marathons.
Kim has over thirty years of coaching experience for youth, teens, and adults of all abilities. She was the head coach at Armstrong High School for 10 years and led her team to several podium finishes at the Minnesota State High School Meet. She served as the TRAIL KIDS Program Director at the Loppet Foundation for 10 years. Kim continues to coach adult Loppet Nordic Racing classes and private adult ski-technique lessons.
Kim is a Level 200 USSA Nordic Certified Coach. She is excited to share her passion for travel, cycling, and Nordic skiing with other like-minded adventure seekers! Her hobbies include gardening, cooking, reading, traveling, and bike packing! She enjoys ski and bike adventures with her husband and two adult daughters.