Speed and Power

Tue, Sep  13, 2011 - By Mike Muha

Video of Simi Hamilton and Liz Stephen side by side in a speed and power workout. The kicker? He skates, she classics.

What do I like about this video?

• Notice how far apart Simi's feet are when V1'ing up a steep hill. And the tempo! His ski comes down on edge and he applies power instantly,

• Liz, diagonal striding, pretty much keeps up with Simi, skating, on the steep uphills.

• Look at the tempo of Liz's double pole!

• Both have a high hand position at the start of their doublepole: lower arm and upper arm at a 90 degree angle; upper arm and shoulder at a 90 degree angle.

• Notice where the doublepole motion stops: the hands don't fall behind the body, but stop at stop past the hips.

• Notice the forward lean from the ankles.

A really nice video...

Video by Pete Vordenberg.