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Base structure

Spacing, Depth, Interruption, Pattern

Thu, Jul 2, 2009 - By Mark Waechter

Working with machine structures on skis, there are only a few variables that can be adjusted to influence the performance of the ski.

Bring Children to Snow program starts

Thu, Jul 2, 2009 - By CXC Skiing

CXC Youth Program is developing a "Winter Activity Log" and award program that awards kids for getting outside and playing in the snow be it, skiing, sledding, skating, etc.

Intensity in the morning, strength in the afternoon

Wed, Jul 1, 2009 - By CXC Skiing

This time of the year we focus with our athletes on maximal strength. The goal here is to increase resistive load. There will be a decrease in the number of exercises to primarily focus on the muscle and movements of the sport.

CXC Elite Blog adds video, advice

Wed, Jul 1, 2009 - By CXC Skiing

The CXC Elite Team Blog added a section for video from the CXC Academy plus periodic articles filled with answers and advise.

The real thing

Tue, Jun 30, 2009 - By Pete Vordenberg

Fitness. Fitness. Fitness. This is a fitness sport, first, second and third. Get fit. Got it?

Video

Bryan Fish on Anaerobic Threshold (AT) Intervals

Tue, Jun 30, 2009 - By CXC Skiing

Bryan Fish talks about Anaerobic Threshold (AT) Intervals in a video from the CXC acadmey site.

Public Invited to Center of Excellence

Tue, Jun 30, 2009 - By US Ski Team

Fans of the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding will have a chance to tour the new national training and education facility, the Center of Excellence, at a July 17 dedication ceremony.

Rochester summer biathlon results

Mon, Jun 29, 2009 - By US Biathlon Association

The Western New York Biathlon Club hosted a summer biathlon at the Rochester Brooks Gun Club in Rush, NY on Saturday, June 20. Nineteen athletes competed.

National Training Group Works at Center

Mon, Jun 29, 2009 - By US Ski Team

Inspired by the new Center of Excellence, U.S. Cross Country Ski Team Coaches Peter Vordenberg, Matt Whitcomb and Pat Casey are spearheading a select development training program this summer for young cross country skiers.

Rollerski Accident

Sat, Jun 27, 2009 - By US Biathlon Association

The US Biathlon Association is very sad to hear of the death of Willie Neal after being struck by a car while rollerskiing June 21st in Fort Fairfield, Maine.

Concept2 introoduces SkiErg

Fri, Jun 26, 2009 - By Meredith Haff

Concept2, the leading manufacturer of racing oars and rowing machines, offers Nordic skiers a new way to train without snow: the Concept2 SkiErg.

Methow Valley Supertour one month before Olympics

Fri, Jun 26, 2009 - By Kristen Smith

The Methow Valley SuperTour will be held Martin Luther King Weekend, one month before the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler, Canada. It is expected that the best Nordic ski racers from the United States, Canada and overseas will attend.

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