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With a transit strike and deep snow I pulled out the old planks to get to work today.

Twenty-six hardy skiers came out and competed in the first annual NADC charity Time Trial raising more than $260 for the Training Centre. Conditions were cold, with 5cm of fresh powder snow over a hard packed base.

This year began back in May, when me, Karl and Tom, in consultation with our coach Pavol Skvaridlo, decided to try some very aggressive training programs in an attempt to ski a lot faster. As a result of this we all worked a lot harder than ever before, knowing that improvements were likely but there was a chance of being tired during the race season.

Overall, XC Ottawa’s 2007-2008 racing season was one of the best and most consistent, with good performances from the early races in November through to Nationals in March.

All the entries are in, now we wait...

Thanks to all who came out!

This weekend Megan McTavish and I went, for the first time to Le Tour du Mt. Valin, a loppet near Chicoutimi which is steadily growing in popularity.

See how XC Ottawa skiers Wayne and Sheila faired at the Keskinada. Other reports to follow...

The contest was popular! Find your name in the list and check back each day to see who's eliminated and who's still in the running.

Cross country skiing is not necessarily the absolute best way to spend your time, but it would be hard to convince me that it isn't at least a pretty good way.