Hiking up to the glacier with the girls after the 3 hour run in. © Annika Hicks

July 29, 2011 – Skiing is like baking. Well, at least the way I bake. Let’s say my training plan is like a chocolate chip cookie recipe. Leniency is really important, otherwise the cookies are too dry, too soft, too sweet, or too salty. You need to vary amounts; less flour and more butter; use your judgement so the cookies turn out just right. And sometimes, plain old chocolate chip cookies are boring, so I like to throw in something different; craisins, walnuts, coconut, whatever I’m in the mood for.

Like I said, being on the glacier gives you a lot of time to think. Long runs, the daily 45 minute hike, and 2 hour skis means a lot of alone time. Over the past 2 weeks I’ve done almost 40 hours of training. I am getting tiiiiiiired. Next week is a rest week though, and I’ll have time to recuperate.

Here are some pictures from this week: