Kristen Bednar '08

Hope you have all had an amazing summer! I'm sure you guys are getting ready to go back to school...or at least thinking about it. :) I'm attempting to pack everything up to head abroad, but before I go I wanted to wish you all the best of luck this fall. I know most of the girls are getting ready to head away from SLU as well or are starting a different season, but Kalie and Robin will be there to hold down the fort, not to mention all the new blood we have coming in. Have lots of fun!

I'm planning on keeping a blog while I'm abroad (kbindk.blogspot.com) and would love to hear from you. I'll hopefully be able to do a good amount of training while I'm over there. Lots of running and biking for sure. Anyway, see ya in December! Good luck!

Robin Brooks '08

Hey Everyone! I hope you're all getting ready to get back to SLU and start fall training with the team. Well, at least I'm excited to train with other people again. Due to my job as a Wilderness Ranger, I haven't been able to do much ski specific training. However, I'm out in the backcountry four days a week hiking anywhere from 5 to 18 miles a day with a 50some pound pack. I'd like to think that I in great hiking shape at least! It's been wonderful to hike in the Cascades again, I wish you all could come out and see them, the hills of the east just can't compare.
On my days off I'm sick of hiking so I've been getting out on my bike and roller skis. One way that Canton beats Snoqualmie/Cle Elum is in roller skiing opportunities, I am looking forward to our North Country roads. I look forward to seeing all of you soon!