Ski walking is a great alternative to rollerskiing. You can do long slow distance at an easy pace, intervals at any heart rate you can get to, or speed work. Tony Percha is doing easy repeats up a long hill at Kensington Metropark in Milford, MI.
Kikkan Randall wins with big margin
Sun, Dec 11, 2011 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski Team's Kikkan Randall turned on the afterburners in the backstretch and left the field stranded as she won her second straight FIS Cross Country World Cup sprint in the Swiss resort of Davos.
Team Podium for Fletcher, Hendrickson
Sun, Dec 11, 2011 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski Team's Taylor Fletcher and Nick Hendrickson came from behind to strike the podium in a three way battle with France and Germany in a team sprint Saturday at Soldier Hollow.
Finding early snow...in Canada
Sun, Dec 11, 2011 - By Eli Brown
Trying to make winter happen...we drove to Hiawatha Highlands in Soo Canada. 2pm groomed wasn't bad!
WinterSonnenwende race at risk: Where's the snow?
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 - By Chris Dandeneau
With the impending weather forecast of minimal snow, the viability of pulling off the WinterSonnenwende next weekend (December 17) decreases daily. I am hopeful, but also realistic.
Ten Metroparks in Southeast Michigan offer skiing, rentals
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 - By Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Snow is just around the corner and it’s never too early to begin thinking about how you can best enjoy the chilly months ahead. Ten Metroparks provide seasonal cross-country ski trails, and five of those parks rent ski equipment.
2011-12 NMU Nordic season preview
Thu, Dec 8, 2011 - By Joe Buczek
Sten Fjeldheim begins his 22nd winter at the helm of the Northern Michigan University men’s and women’s Nordic ski teams in 2011-12.
NTN open XC ski trails to Skijourers and snow bikers
Thu, Dec 8, 2011 - By Noquemanon Trail Network
This year the NTN will be introducing two new winter disciplines; skijoring and snow biking. Skijourers and snow bikers will be able to enjoy designated trails at the Forestville Trail system with the purchase of an NTN Membership.
Third shock's the charm
Wed, Dec 7, 2011 - By Mike Muha
I sort of left it as a cliff hanger last week: Did the electrical shock to my heart get me out of atrial fibrillation (AF)? It did, but not quite the way anyone, including my doctors, expected it to.
Kick Waxing Tip from Marty Hall
Tue, Dec 6, 2011 - By Marty Hall
Here is something I've just started doing with Toko Base Green. I did this twice last year with huge success - both for kick and glide.
UPDATED: Team sprint podium for Randall, Bjornsen
Sun, Dec 4, 2011 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski Team's Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) and Sadie Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA) combined for an historic FIS World Cup podium Sunday in a sprint relay in Duesseldorf. The U.S. team turned in a strong performance, finishing just 1.6 seconds behind Norway.
Kikkan Randall wins in Duesseldorf
Sun, Dec 4, 2011 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski Team's Kikkan Randall skied a brilliant final in the freestyle sprint, making a critical pass in the homestretch to win her fourth career FIS World Cup sprint.
A quest for the perfect water bottle belt, Part 4
Fri, Dec 2, 2011 - By Mike Muha
Angled and insulated holster, water bottle, pocket, gel flask and holder, and shock cord to hold loose ends. Is this it? Have I finally found the perfect water bottle belt?
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