Adam Terko, coach of the Mansfield Nordic Club recently shared a video interview with pro cross country skier Ben Lustgarten. Ben is a former MNC member, cross country ski racer for the Craftsbury Green Racing Project, and an Olympic hopeful. He is also a Skirack sponsored athlete.
In this video with Ben Lustgarten, find out:
- What Ben has been up to this summer and fall as he pursues a bid for the 2018 Olympics.
- Training tips and how to get out the door when it’s cold and dark out.
- Recovery tips and why it's important.
- Product recommendations and the role of his sponsors (including Skirack).
- How he trained in his MNC and Middlebury College days.
- What's next for Ben as he prepares for the next SuperTour in West Yellowstone.
Enjoy this video interview with Ben and make sure you cheer him on as he competes to qualify for the Olympics!
About Adam Terko:
Adam Terko is the coach of the Mansfield Nordic Club in Vermont and recently named 2017 coach of the year by New England Ski Association.
About Mansfield Nordic Club:
(MNC) was founded in 1983, and is dedicated to supporting skier development in Northwestern Vermont. The club has roughly 200 members, ranging in age from 5 to 78. MNC offers high-quality coaching with skier-development programs and activities during all four seasons. Their training takes place primarily on the world-class trails at the Ethan Allen Biathlon Range in Jericho, where paved roller ski loops, snowmaking, lights, and superb grooming provide optimal skiing conditions.
This video has been shared with permission of Adam Terko and Ben Lustgarten.