Birkie Preparation
The Canadian Birkie is a Loppet, a recreational race of varying distances. Whether you aim to finish the 13 km Mini Birkie or improve your personal best time in the 55 km with pack, by training ahead you will have more fun reaching your personal goals. Grab a friend and start training!
- The Birkie Training Group Fall Dryland Session focuses on activities such as ski walking with proper classic ski technique, ski bounding, strength, core work, balance and stretching.
- The Birkie Training Group Mid-Week Fall Dryland Session focuses on activities such as ski walking, ski striding, ski bounding, strength, core work, and stretching, for those who are available to meet during the work day.
- The Birkie Training Group Winter Session is aimed at those with at least two years of ski experience, and of average to advanced fitness, who are planning to ski a 13 km, 31 km or 55 km event.
- The Birkie Training Group Mid-Week Winter Session is aimed at those with at least two years of ski experience and of average to advanced fitness, who are available to meet during the work day.
If you don’t live close enough to Edmonton to participate in a Birkie Training Group, check out your local ski club for their classes.
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Birkie training sessions follow COVID Alberta government regulations and Nordiq Alberta guidelines.