A quick note about the City of Lakes Loppet Sprints. I got signed up for the Sprints in December with my Skate Race registration. Bill Baldus and I had talked about doing it for a few years - I'm glad I participated! However - the result wasn't the greatest. There were only 8 competitors in the Masters (over 35) field. 2 Heats of 4 -- with 2 from each heat advancing. Of course I finished 3rd; just behind Craig Rudd and Piotr B. Craig is a strong Sprinter; I started in 3rd after the initial double-pole section, and could never change up the order. The course was Up and Down on the mall - 3 Up and 2 Down -- for a full 1KM course; it was softish snow, and pretty tiring. Baldus also finished 3rd in his group - so we both left a little disappointed; There was prize money on the line also, oh well! My skis were good - I'm going try it again next year; only try to make a move a little earlier in the race.
On Sunday I talked with Avho - and joked that he didn't call my name off enough to get me inspired! He asked me what I thought about the course as Finn Sisu sponsors the race. I said it'd be great if it wasn't up-down, but otherwise it's a pretty good course; it is cool that Finn Sisu/Avho sponsor the event each year.
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