(our ancient forefathers preparing to rollerski....before they realized cloaks made for a great deal of wind resistance)
Team Director Aaron was more than pleased that the final event, Peru Nordic sponsored SUFFERFEST, brought out the best in his nordic team. Race Winner Doug Diehl, was joined by Chris Yarsevich, Martin Donnelly-Heg, Andy Farry, Dave Kvam, Justin Tetlow, Dave Burt, Tim Huneck and his brother Austin Huneck. Team HURT was the most well represented team at the SUFFERFEST event, followed closely by rival Peru squad. While pleased with the win, Huneck was even more pleased that EVERYONE on his team dropped massive amounts of time of their respective PR's.
Team Director Aaron, ever the perfectionist, was a little annoyed that older brother Huneck chose to ride up the mountain on a bike. After the event Huneck was quoted as saying "I know big bro was used to help dad to a strong performance by lugging up his gear but I would have much preferred if he had loaded up a toboggan and dragged it up on skis. I mean I don't think thats an unreasonable expectation! The guy didn't run on Friday or ski 44K Saturday! He's fresh as a daisy! I'll have to work harder to whip him into shape."
In response to his younger brother's comments Austin quietly pounded his fist a bit and turned his head away grumbling.....our reporter said it sounded like ".....just you wait....grumble grumble...pound grumble face"
Congrats to all the skiers who enjoyed the perfect day up Prospect and enjoy the latest episode of HURT Television.
THANKS TO INSIDE EDGE/RELIABLE RACING WHO DONATED THE RAFFLE PRIZE! (Also won by Dave of Team Hurt!!)
In other HURT news....Aaron did not waste time relishing the small gains of the past few days. He was immediately off to bolster the squad in anyway possible. In what many see as a bold move he went out and signed the veteran skier Rene Clark to the squad. When asked about the recent signing he said "Look...I know Rene has had some bad luck in past years with the broken shoulder, damaged sight, stiff neck, sore knees, bruised arms, pinched nerves, tweaked muscles, turned ankles, tooth aches and hang nails but thats all in the past. The guy has the heart of a champion and is without a doubt in a class all by himself...Do they even have NYSSRA classes that high? But anyways...if they do, he will dominate and earn us many many team points."
The final, and most grueling event, of the FOP was the Moving of the Leaves. This is an ancient ceremony in which the participants rake about 8 billion leaves onto plastic tarps and drag them off to the woods. This keeps the gods happy, but most importatly, appeases the Queen and thanks her for permitting particiption in the festival. Event the team director had to participate in the Moving of the Leaves, despite protestations that his high position should exepmt him.
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