Train for the 2009
Gatineau Loppet
Watch a new DVD!
Now that you’ve set the 31st edition of
ground. use the first two minutes or crowded trails.
the Gatineau Loppet as one of your
so to get your running legs, and then 4. Don’t go ballistic out of the transition
winter goals, it’s time to train for the
Feb. 13-15 event.
pick up the pace as you feel better. zone. Relax, and use the first two
this year, you can experience the
Remember, you still have to ski. minutes or so to get your ski legs and
Gatineau Loppet trails through a unique hD
balance. once you are comfortable on
cinematographic production by XCZoNe.
The ski: your skis, start to pick it up.
tv, the leader in the Nordic ski film industry.
1. you can use either the skate or classic 5. when you cross the finish line, try to this document on Canada’s No. 1 cross-
technique. Skate skiing is generally faster stop within 10 metres so that the country ski event also features highlights of
and recommended, but last year, the volunteers can take off your
the 2007 and 2008 editions.
classic technique was the better choice. ChampionChip timing device.
the DvD was created as both a
2. you should be comfortable skiing 15
motivation and pre-visualization tool.
kilometres. again, this will ensure you The 2009 Winterlude Triathlon is
Imagine you can now watch the entire 50K
have enough energy to ski well on tired scheduled for Saturday, February 7.
course in first-person, point-of-view while
on your exercise bike or treadmill. turn on
legs. this will likely lead to fewer falls
For more information, please visit
some tunes and create a rich training
and a more enjoyable experience.
www.Zone3sports.com or drop by
experience. the extended highlight reel
3. Practice skiing in tight conditions as
local retailers for an entry form.
captures all the skiing action from all the
you’ll face lots of twists and turns on
races. who knows, you might be able to
see yourself or your friends on the disk!
watching the DvD and starting a training
program with a local club, group or trainer is a
great way to prepare for the upcoming loppet
and to launch your cross-country ski season.
there are many training options in the region,
including:
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If you haven’t marked your calendar
for the 2009 Gatineau Loppet, now is the
time. It will delight just about everyone
since the routes are designed for beginner,
intermediate and expert skiers. the made-
to-measure courses attract both families
and athletes looking for some outdoor
fun, as well as the world’s elite, which
include its most daring competitors. each
year, Canada’s biggest cross-country ski
event welcomes nearly 3,000 skiers and
supporters in Gatineau Park.
More information on the Loppet, visit
www.gatineauloppet.com and for the DvD,
visit www.xczone.tv.
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