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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.

I-96 repairs to impact Kensington - Island Lake connector path

Fri, Jul 29, 2011 - By Mike Muha

The paved trail connecting Island Lake Recreation Area to Kensington Metropark will close intermittently from Aug. 1 through November. The closure is the result of I-96 bridge repairs over the Huron River in Oakland County.

Birkie fees go up on July 31

Mon, Jul 25, 2011 - By Mike Muha

The American Birkebeiner and Kortelopet fees go up on July 31. Register now to avoid added costs....

Double pole intervals

Fri, Jul 22, 2011 - By Matt Whitcomb

5 x 3 min intervals building from high threshold (L3) to maximum effort on the last effort, 3-4 minute recovery between each. We choose safe roads, and a gradual grade with smooth pavement to ensure high speed.

37 miles of smooth pavement

Thu, Jul 21, 2011 - By Mike Muha

The final 11-mile stretch of the Pere Marquette Rail Trail, running from Farwell to Reed City, recently has been resurfaced and will be the focus of a community celebration at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at the City of Evart Depot.

Continental Cup launches down-under

Thu, Jul 21, 2011 - By FIS

While many people in the Northern Hemisphere are at the beach, the racing season in the Southern Hemisphere is kicking off. The FIS Cross-Country Continental Cup will launch it’s competition season on 23rd-24th July 2011 at Falls Creek, Australia.

Threshold testing on rollerskis and ski walking

Wed, Jul 20, 2011 - By Matt Whitcomb

While running hill climb tests of 12-20 minutes are a good way to assess VO2max (high-end) fitness throughout a preparation period and career, a threshold test can be used as a way of seeing work efficiency from stage to stage throughout the entire test.

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Agility training for cross country skiers

Mon, Jul 18, 2011 - By Matt Whitcomb

The US Ski Team uses rollerski agility speed test to push the athlete outside their comfort zone so that zone can grow that much larger. When that ice patch surprises you in on skis, you're ready for it.

Start Wax & Poles enages Endurance Enterprises and Q-Outdoor

Fri, Jul 15, 2011 - By Andrew Gerlach

Startex Oy, owner of the Start wax and pole brands, is launching a two-pronged U.S. marketing, sales and fulfillment program.

Swix moves to larger US digs

Thu, Jul 14, 2011 - By Swix

The 65-year-old Swix brand has outgrown its current location in Wilmington, MA and is moving into an updated warehouse facility in Haverhill.

50k Rollerski race proposed for Oct 1, 2011

Wed, Jul 13, 2011 - By Denny Paull

The town of Grand Marais, Michigan is contemplating hosting a 50 km freestyle roller ski race on Saturday October 1, 2011.

9 minutes to test your XC ski strength

Mon, Jul 11, 2011 - By Mike Muha

This is a fast and easy strength test that takes only nine minutes. Compare yourself to Junior and Senior Standards. Just how strong ARE you? (Video)

87 hours to pick skis

Thu, Jul 7, 2011 - By Rick Halling

US distributors of the top ski companies have made it a point to bring over their engineers and race directors from Europe to visit American retailers. The visitors have consistently been blown away by the attention to detail and the obsession with fit.