Hey everyone,

I'm an aspiring "recreational" biathlete and looking for training
information. I'm very into data-driven performance in other aspects of
my life (i.e. my day job--I'm in my low-thirties).

I'm very new to biathlon and XC as well. This was my first full winter
doing XC and I loved--and tracked--every minute of it. I've tried to
make sense of some of the NENSA resources available on their site but
I'm not certain of the meanings of L1 L2 etc. And then an interesting
article in Master Skier about looking at A1 A2 etc seemed another
interesting and not mutually-exclusive angle.

What metrics do biathlon coaches use to help improve the quality of
their trainees (there seems to be some resources I could cobble
together for skiing, but what about marksmanship and the transition
zone from skiing to marksmanship and of course general focus training)?

Are there any resources on biathlon-specific training or is it a
simple "join a club, shoot, ski and have a good time" sort of approach.

All feedback welcome, links very much encouraged.

Also, to the previous poster in this group: I did Craftsbury VT last
weekend and it was great fun even if I had to work to go downhill. I
think that was the last time out on snow for me until next snowfall.
Had I brought a rifle I might have been able to join a rabbit-hunting
troupe out near Duck Pond (who probably needed it, judging by the 8 to
12 shots between silence).

Take care,
Gahlord