November 4, 2008 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) – Red River Nordic recently took part in a visitation from High Performance Coordinator, Lisa Patterson. The full club was in attendance on Saturday, Oct 25, from Jackrabbits through to the Junior Racing team. The warm and sunny day started with ski walking technique at Kings Park and zone 1 workout. In the afternoon the keen group of junior racers stayed for a skate rollerski session and workout on the paths.

Sunday saw a cold north wind blow in flurries and all signs were pointing to an early winter. The Red River Nordic Junior racers met at the Manitoba Sport Building near downtown Winnipeg. Following a presentation on, “What it takes to become a National level cross-country skier, the group took part in a strength workout using medicine balls, bungees, and body strength.

The club from the center of Canada plans to compete both west and east this year. They will take part in the Western Canadian Championships, as well as head to Thunder Bay for the Lappe Invitational regional event. Plan also to see athletes representing Manitoba at the National Championships, to be held in Duntroon this coming March.