Training

uOttawa Nordiq training detailed in the sheet below is based on the Year Training Plan below designed with the student-athlete in mind. The weekly hours are guidelines for GREY (~375 h/yr - a good plan for busy students); GARNET (~550 h/yr for athletes who have been gradually building up training hours over the years and with a solid fitness foundation; and HIGH hours for athletes with a very good training and fitness base who have trained >600 hours last season and can maintain that level of training with their studies. Adjust these hours depending on your school load, training background, and current fitness. Note the variation in hours - this is important to stimulate a physiological response and allow your body to recover, adapt, and get stronger.

YTP & Monthly Training Plans 2023-24 uOttawa Nordiq

Monitoring Training

During the school year, we have structured group strength training sessions designed and coached by @geegeeperformance coaches at uOttawa facilities. Gee Gee Performance also has Summer options for athletes, and our training plan provides suggested strength training you can do on your own.

IF IT MATTERS, MEASURE IT!

We recommend using a training diary to monitor your training. You can use Sportlog, specifically designed for skiers (if you use the paid version, let the coaching staff know so they can access your log). A lot of the team uses Strava - consider using this and if you are a uOttawa athlete or alumni join the uOttawa Nordiq Strava Club!

Petter at Nakkertok. . . logging his training or posting on Instagram?

Team Practices

We will hold team practices from the start of classes in September through March. Guidance to train for other days is available on the training plan. Athletes must coordinate their own transportation to team practices.

FALL TRAINING

Tuesday - 7:30 AM-9:00 AM. Coordinated with Carleton Ravens and Nakkertok ENRG at various locations in Ottawa
Wednesday - 5-6 PM - Strength training at uOttawa's High Performance Center
Thursday - 7:30-9:00 AM; meet on campus or close to campus
Friday - 4:00-5:00 PM Strength training at uOttawa's High Performance Center
Sunday - 8:00 AM Gatineau Park

WINTER TRAINING (Strength training time to be confirmed)

Tuesday and Thursday Morning - 7:30 - 9:00 AM - (with the goal of making a 10 AM class). Tuesdays at Nakkertok Nordic; Thursday on the Rideau Winter Trail (if conditions allow) or Nakkertok Nordic.
Wednesday* Strength training at uOttawa's High Performance Center, 5-6 PM.
Sunday - 8 AM start at Nakkertok Nordic (sometimes Gatineau Park) - schedule/day may vary to accommodate weekend racing.
Locations, workouts, and practice times will be updated on the practice schedule.

Athletes are encouraged to get together for other planned workouts on the training program.

Are you interested in joining uOttawa Nordiq? Email uOttawaNordiq@gmail.com

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