Training
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Training for Cross Country Skiing, 101 |
Thu, Sep 18, 2008
- By Justin Demers, XC Ottawa
September usually means back to school and regular work hours. The last few months before the snow flies are probably the most determinant of the season and there are plenty of obstacles to overcome.
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Tue, Feb 5, 2008
- By Pete Vordenberg, TeamToday.org
The question of how much training is enough is obviously a flawed one. The specifics of training are every bit as important as the amount.
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Kris Freeman
Tue, Nov 20, 2007
- By Kris Freeman
I have been diabetic for seven years. In that time I have never had to compromise my lifestyle because of my condition. I have carefully selected the people I use as resources for information and guidance.
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Wed, Oct 24, 2007
- By Bob Morrel - FIS Medical Committee
Proper nutrition has a direct impact on athletic performance both in training and competition. In an easy-to-use ABC format, this article lists simple steps for skiers to maximize their nutritional preparation and knowledge.
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Thu, Oct 4, 2007
- By Pete Vordenberg, TeamToday.org
Nat. Coaches Conf. Lake Placid Camp. 2 Questions. Question 1. We only have X amount of time to train? Question 2. How high are the elbows in double poling and V2 skiing?
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Wed, Aug 1, 2007
- By Mike Muha
Preparing for the triathlon entails exactly the same strategy as preparing for cross country ski racing season: Train your weakness, progressive training, test anything new in training, not during a race.
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Mon, Jun 11, 2007
- By FIS
Extrapolating from studies conducted in elite summer sports has greatly enhanced our understanding of the issues related to female-specific nutrition as they apply to winter sports.
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Wed, May 30, 2007
- By Mike Muha
The US Ski Team for years has had a standardize method of testing cross country ski athletes so tests could be compared across the country and at different times of the year. You can easily perform these tests, too!
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Thu, Apr 26, 2007
- By Mike Muha
Athletes Chris Cook, Torin Koos, and Andy Newell take you through a US Ski Team speed and power development workout.
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Tue, Apr 17, 2007
- By Kip Knight
The New Leaf Active Metabolic Assessment System can benefit any physical fitness buff from the athlete that is training and racing on a weekly basis to the individual wanting to trim down and firm up in the most efficient and safest way possible.
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Sat, Nov 18, 2006
- By Pat Casey for TeamToday.org
It is a tough time of year for training. The weather this time of year rarely cooperates with your training plan.
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Thu, Nov 16, 2006
- By Steve Born
Part 1 discussed basic hydration, caloric intake, and the problem with simple sugars. Part 2 continued with the topics of protein and electrolytes during training. In this final installment, the topics turn to pre-race, race, and post-race fueling.
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Thu, Nov 9, 2006
- By Steve Born
Part 1 discussed basic hydration, caloric intake, and the problem with simple sugars. In this article, the discussion continues with the topics of protein and electrolytes during training.
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Fri, Nov 3, 2006
- By Zachary Caldwell
The current proliferation of interval-heavy training plans seems to have originated with research and subsequent training recommendations by Jan Helgerud. In my opinion, there is a major flaw in this approach.
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Wed, Nov 1, 2006
- By Steve Born
Proper fueling of the body prior to, during, and after exercise requires personal experimentation to find the ideal fit for you, the individual athlete. there are some basic guidelines that will enable you to eliminate much of the guesswork.
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