Needs more drool.
SSSMST’s Mike Schaeffer headed to some state up north for the 2013 edition of the North American VASA. For those wondering (including yours truly), the VASA isnamed after King Gustav Vasa, a monarch in Sweden several centuries ago and the Vasa Pathway (in said state up north) is also host to three of the Midwest’s most popular ski events!
From Mike: Hi everyone – My beard-cicles we’re nearly as impressive as Aaron’s from last year (but then, I didn’t spend as much time on the course as he did!…) I wish I could speak for Ed, Tony, John, Suneel and Greg, but all seemed to have an excellent time!! We all decided that we should try to get the kids up there next year.. Timber Ridge has nice cabins for rent, right on the race course… (say, isn’t where they filmed the Shining?)
Michigan’s State up north’s largest XC ski race was excellent again this year! Traverse City and Timber Ridge Resort make a beautiful venue, and the Vasa is “top notch” organization. I did the 27K (half marathon) on Saturday followed by 16K Classical style race on Sunday.
I started out cautiously as it was very cold, and the snow was quite slow. Also, without any real races under my belt this year, I was worried about going too hard on this fairly challenging course. I felt really good early-on, but I quelled an urge to go out with the lead group of three, and settled into the 2nd group….
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