Here we go again: Spring training 2015

The LNR Fast Chickz started out with a camp in Afton last weekend with Caitlin Gregg and Jessie Diggins! (Silver and Bronze medalists at the World Championships!)

 

We somehow managed to fit 5 people, bikes, and gear in one van. 

Photo: Sarah Bezdicek

Afton is Jessie's hometown, so she showed us around the running, biking, 

and rollerski routes, including where to find snow. 

Photo: Caitlin Gregg 

 

Our main workout was a 3.5 hour bike ride.

Photo: Caitlin Gregg

 

I had my mountain bike, but it worked just fine on the roads.

Photo: Caitlin Gregg

 

We started in Afton then managed to get to Wisconsin without getting lost.

Photo: Caitlin Gregg

...And we found lunch.  Safety first of course.

Photo: Caitlin Gregg

 

So our 3.5 hour bike went a little long, but no one complained. 

 

Our last workout- a distance ski through Afton with Jessie and Caitlin.

Photo: Caitlin Gregg

Next on my list was a biathlon camp at Mount Itasca.  We did a couple good workouts, but mostly focused on shooting accuracy and getting back into shooting after having some time off.  

 

Our last workout got a little muddy, but the girls made the best of it.

Photo: Petra Cervenka 

 

Ski.... 

 

 and shoot.
Photos: Petra Cervenka

Spring also meant track. Go Red Knights! 

The highlights included a personal record in the 1600m (mile) and 800m.

We also set two new school records in the distance medley relay and the 4x800.  

 

Here's the team: Lauren, Tracy, Mae, and I after we set the 4x800 record.

Photo: Brad Kautzer

The 4x800 record was very special for me because I have been part of multiple different teams trying to break the record for the last 3 years.  Each time someone on the team (including me) had an injury, illness, no competition, or a bad day.  It was amazing to finally get the record which has been my goal for the last few years.  My team was great, and Tracy even had a personal record time after getting sick 3 minutes before the race. Both records were over 20 years old. 

 

Lastly, I love my city.  It's an amazing place to train with amazing people to train with.  The next two pictures were taken on the same trails.  Where else can you see a gorgeous city skyline and a minute later feel completely isolated from civilization? 

 Here's my view for summer training!  Just a quiet lake, some loons, me, and a kayak.