Caroline Lalive's Blog – November 2011 Archive (2)

It's here....

Yes, the season has officially arrived in Steamboat and I'm thrilled.

While I was competing, this was always my favorite time of year. We had trained all spring, summer and fall and it was race time. The mixture of nerves and anticipation was exhilarating.

How are you feeling? This is the fourth tip for your pre-season regime. We are trained and ready to rip.

Here is my final million dollar tip:

Warm Up

It seems so trivial but…

We are onto our third session for our winter prep.

How are you feeling?

Snow is starting to fall and winter is fast approaching. Don't waste time getting your body ready for the season! 

This week we are going to focus on leg strength combined with some balance elements.

Skiing is a mixture of both these aspects, so it's perfect!

To start:

Grab a pillow, dyna-disc or any uneven surface.

Place your pillow about 2 feet…