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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.

Bryan Fletcher leads USA

Tue, Dec 7, 2010 - By US Ski Team

"It was a little bit better but definitely not up to our expectations," said Nordic Combined Coach Chris Gilbertson. "Bryan jumped OK, Billy jumped better, but not where we expect him to be."

Huron Meadows gets Fischer SC Skate Ski fleet for rentals

Tue, Dec 7, 2010 - By Mike Muha

Huron Meadows Metropark has taken delivery of a new fleet of Fischer SC SkateCut skate skis, becoming the only place in southern Michigan offer skate ski rentals.

NMU wins classic and the weekend

Mon, Dec 6, 2010 - By Mike Muha

Mich. - Northern Michigan University swept the top spots in Sunday's Husky Challenge, winning both the men's 10k Classic and the women's 5k Classic, taking 7 of the top ten spots.

Norway takes Team Sprint

Mon, Dec 6, 2010 - By US Ski Team

The powerful Norwegian men’s team of Ola Vigen Hattestad and Anders Gloeersenn won the 6x1.6k free technique sprint Sunday over rival Sweden in a hard won fight. The U.S. Ski Team fielded two squads, finishing 21st and 23rd.

Tim Burke 18th in Östersund

Mon, Dec 6, 2010 - By Viktoria Franke

The best US man of the day was once again Tim Burke who finished 18th with two misses at the standing stage.

Registrations 6,900 for 2011 Birkie

Mon, Dec 6, 2010 - By Cherie Morgan

Several waves are already closed and several others are about to close. Only 1,500 registrations are available before the race is totally closed.

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MNU ‘Cats lead Challenge after day one

Sun, Dec 5, 2010 - By Mike Muha

The Northern Michigan Nordic Ski team got off to a hot start at the Husky Challenge on the campus of Michigan Technological University, while the Michigan Tech Nordic ski team struggled to find their stride.

USA Nordic Combined off pace in Lillehammer

Sun, Dec 5, 2010 - By US Ski Team

The USA was off the pace again Saturday as Mikko Kokslien of Norway picked up his first World Cup win knocking off defending FIS Nordic Combined World Cup champion Jason Lamy-Chappuis of France on the Olympic venue of Lillehammer.

Win your coach a Toko Wax Bench

Sun, Dec 5, 2010 - By CXC Skiing

CXC Skiing is giving away a Toko Wax Bench! Please send an email to [email protected] with the name and brief summary of who your cross country ski coach is.

Kikkan Randall second in German Sprint

Sat, Dec 4, 2010 - By US Ski Team

The U.S. Ski Team's Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) attacked hard Saturday in the women’s freestyle individual sprints taking second in the first of two days of racing in this centuries old city along the Rhine.

Laura Spector starts season with personal best

Sat, Dec 4, 2010 - By Viktoria Franke

The US women started the season better than anyone could expect. Laura Spector finished on a sensational 25th place – the best result of her career. Given the circumstances around Laura’s training during the summer the result stands out even more.

NMU Nordic preview

Fri, Dec 3, 2010 - By Calvin Larson

The Northern Michigan University men’s and women’s nordic ski teams will open their 2010-11 season December 4-5 with events hosted by Michigan Technological University.