Takin' yall back to skool.

It's that time again!.....sharpen your pencils, get your hello-kitty backpack and find your angry birds lunch pail......HURT is going back to school.

For most, xc running season is getting back into full swing.  But for others, including a large portion of the HURT faithful ..... their eyes on a bigger prize.  Ski season...Filled with white fluffy feet of white stuff.

Hat Nertz joined up with a expert local videographer to spy in on Monday's practice and see just how things are looking as the team enters the fall season....and they filed this report.

August 27, 2012 - Numbers and talent abound at team training here at in Saratoga.  In one of the largest showings ever Chris Y, DPK, Tim H, Andy W, Brian H, Austin H, Aaron H, Brian C, Seth M, Sarah D, Amy D, Becky C, and Matt F met for some DP at the SPAC.  (P. H. E. W.)  They were joined by the largest hiking division turnout who came fresh off their weekend conquering of the Adirondacks.  (Mary D, Gina H, Lisa F, Sue C)  

The goal was double pole, rollerski drills, specific strength....and a dash of classic sprinting to spice things up.  Much of the early part of the session was caught on film with hopes that a little bit of technique analysis will help make big improvements as rollerski sessions become longer and more frequent.  After the workout we caught up with some of the HURT stars to see how things stand. 

HN (to Matt F): So Matt, welcome to HURT.  Your first practice tonight, how'd it go? 

Matt F: I come from Scotia, NY where I am not sure there are any real laws or rules. It is kinda a wild place.... so to see this kind of organization, structure and discipline is really exciting.  I am pumped for the ski season and I plan on crushing it. 

HN (to Becky C): So you are back to college next week.  What's the big thing you take away from your summer of ski training? 

Becky: Summer of what? I thought this was just where people come to have the most fun ever? They just hand me these sticks and I am like, ok! When can I do a flip? and when do I get my awesome shirt? 

upcoming ladies division T-shirt.  Goin' to be one hot item!!

HN (to Brian H): So how was practice tonight Brian?

Brian: "Well......it's more fun than going to California with Nazi's."

HN: hmmmmm......I suppose it is.

Well there you have it.  The team is geared up for the fall.  Keep skiing. Keep getting stronger and join us for as many HURT training sessions as you can!

Watch your technique video and set a goal!