Comments on: Training at Ten Below Zero

By: Serenity

Serenity — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 01:56:52 +0000

Hey!!
I see that I blogged some info here in March ’09. Well, its November ’10, and I totally got my preschooler into cc skiing last winter, and it rocked! The Olympics were a huge inspiration- thankyou!- and we taped tons of it on our hard drive, and I still get clips out to watch from time to time to get psyched up about the ’11 ski season.

A huge blessing last winter was Holly’s video clips, really helped me visualize my movements more on the trails.

My girls, ages 4 and 5 now, pretty much do a little dance every time a little flurry comes (my husband too actually). Ain’t winter a riot?

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By: Brenda

Brenda — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 23:41:08 +0000

I’m moving to North Dakota (15 minutes from Canadian border, and 45 minutes from Montana state line), and it’s WAY colder than I’ve dealt with before, so this info is very helpful. We get a week or here there, during the course of winter, with -10 mornings, so I’ve used the hand warmers on occasion. I have an Australian Shepherd who walks with me (3.2 miles per day); she does better with the cold than I do! Where do you get studded shoes? I’ve found that wrapping a good winter scarf around my lower face (from the nose on downward, cowboy-style) also helps with warming the air I breathe in (it’s the difference between gasping with the cold, and NOT). Thank you for being such an inspiration to the rest of us!

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By: Serenity

Serenity — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:03:18 +0000

Awesome advice. I live in an area in Michigan that receives over 300 inches of snow per year, so your cold weather info is applicable here. I hope to start my 3 year old on cross-country skiis, and am personally getting myself in shape in anticipation for that next winter. Thanks for the enouraging words! Female role models are so essential in this crazy, mysterious, exhilirating journey of life! Thanks.

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By: Amy Ceder-Reinke

Amy Ceder-Reinke — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:43:57 +0000

Holly, I really enjoyed your writing — and those are some great pictures of frosted eyelashes!

And I agree with Sandy’s comments about your athleticism and coaching. I know you coach many stellar athletes, but you seem equally at home with those of us who are novice skiers. I have worked in education almost all of my adult life, and you have all the talents of a natural teacher. Thanks for sharing even more of your knowledge and enthusiasm for skiing in this article. I hope we can read another one soon!

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By: Emily Brooks

Emily Brooks — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:42:14 +0000

Wow, I didn’t know you blogged for Athleta Holly :)

I’m definitely in the “reading for novelty factor” camp, but interesting stuff nonetheless!

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By: Sandy Ford

Sandy Ford — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:33:53 +0000

Holly is not only one of the best female athletes in Alaska, she is also the best coach any master athlete could ever ask for. There are approximately 35-40 master athletes in the APU program that Holly coaches. There is a wide range of ability in the group. Holly is able to give to each and every athlete what they need to achieve their potential. Many of the master athletes who have raced in community races in Anchorage have done well and received medals. Holly always gives 200%. I believe I am speaking in behalf of the entire master program when I say thank you Holly for all you have done and continue to do. We love you!

p.s. Great article!

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