The heat is on
Is Ovechkin's pre-season training in jeopardy?
Turned out it's pretty hot in Moscow, but last year heat records will remain unbeaten, reports KP.RU. The most sultry afternoon will be on Wednesday, when the thermometer will raise to 35 degrees C (95 F). However, the weekend will be slightly cooler. The hottest day in the Russian capital was on July 29th of last year. Back then the thermometer showed 38.2 C (100.76 F).
So what it means for Ovi? Probably less cross-country running and more working inside the air-conditioned gym. At least there's no smoke in the air. Last year it was hard to train even inside because of the smoke.
Team Russia's new Coach visited Bryzgalov's hockey clinic in Moscow and Bryz complained about heat.
SovSport.ru reporter Ponomarenko:
Mr. Bilaletdinov, what was the purpose of your visit?
To see the kids, how they train," tried to laugh it off Bilyaletdinov. "You've asked about a rejuvenation."
But you were talking mostly with Bryzgalov...
And we talked with Ilya. We have known each other forever.
Did you talk about the national team?
At the RHF (Russian Hockey Federation) request I now give all interviews about the national team only through their spokesman. Naturally, we talked about the future. A player like Bryzgalov is important for our team.
After this brief talk Coach left the arena where Bryzgalov held a hockey clinic for young goalkeepers.
Interestingly enough after the clinic Ilya refused to talk about what specifically he was talking with Bilyaletdinov.
"We talked about the weather, what else," smiled Bryzgalov. "About how hot it is now in Moscow."
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I think it will be okay for Ovi in the Moscow heat. There aren't fires like there were, so inside isn't as bad. I haven't been there this summer, but last year it was unbearable so I am not surprised he wasn't in shape.
This year it's very hot, but also very humid. I think around 60 to 80% humidity with 20-33C temperature. This is hard to deal with outside, but it also means more swimming which is probably good for him because it's good on joints and cardio. That and inside gym and skating, he shouldn't be too bad if he keeps up. He'll be better off once in the US though.
I'm glad they got rid of Bykov. Bill is a really good coach, used to coach Ovi. I know he's had some problems with some other Rus players but I'm sure when it comes down to it, the Russian National team will shape up and look good. Last year was a joke, as were the Olympics. Poor planning and training. That wont be the case with him.
I agree with Yulina that the Moscow heat shouldn't be a problem for Ovie's training. He can skate and swim indoors, plus many gyms and training facilites also have running tracks so maybe he also has that option in Moscow.
IMO the key for Ovie is to have a rigorous training program, hopefully under the guidance and direction of a strict trainer who will keep Ovie focused. Ovie seems to be the kind of athlete who needs discipline and structure with his training because the repetitiveness can bore him. If Ovie found such a trainer who will not only help him keep excess weight off, but also provide a regimen specifically suited for building strength and stamina as needed by hockey players, Ovie should arrive in training camp in great shape.
i am dieing to see some pics and evidence of his training LOL
I know it's not recent, but someone post this on tumblr. http://www.tumblr.com/photo/1280/8226926934/1/tumblr_lp435wDqEO1qcnkum
Is it a political statement how bad those pants are? I'd say yes, but I saw some other guys wear them in Russia. I don't get it.
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