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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.

Nordic walking poles help Wounded Warriors move

Tue, Sep 29, 2009 - By Pete Edwards

SWIX Nordic walking poles from SkiWalking.com of Glen Arbor, Michigan help wounded warriors move through the Wounded Warrior Programs at Walter Reed, Fort Carson, Fort Lewis/Madigan/McChord and Vicenza, Italy.

Going for the Gold: Lowell Bailey

Tue, Sep 29, 2009 - By Christie Succop, US Biathlon Association

It is difficult enough to be able to ski fast and shoot accurately, but biathlete Lowell Bailey has been able to perform both at the Olympic level.

Michigan Cup Series changes scoring, creates Baic Cup

Mon, Sep 28, 2009 - By Mike Muha

After a very long and thorough discussion of Team Scoring, the Michigan Cup Committee made several important changes in the way team points are scored. These changes reflect a strong self examination of what it means to win the Michigan Cup.

Men repeat success in the pursuit competitions at the World Championships

Mon, Sep 28, 2009 - By Viktoria Franke, US Biathlon Association

Another day, another great result for the US biathlon team. The World Championships in Summer Biathlon ended today in Oberhof with the Pursuit competitions.

Burke Fourth, amazing Team result at Summer Biathlon WCHs

Sun, Sep 27, 2009 - By Viktoria Franke, US Biathlon Association

The guys showed super strength on the track today and the misses at the shooting ranges were quite tight. That’s promising for tomorrow’s pursuit competition!

CXC Skiing releases Cross Country Technique Progressions DVD

Fri, Sep 25, 2009 - By CXC Skiing

This DVD features a collection of cross country ski technique progressions from the CXC Academy web based training program. Technique drills are broken down into dryland, rollerski, and on snow, and are easy to locate throughout the DVD menu.

Lot of new European experiences for biathlon women

Fri, Sep 25, 2009 - By Viktoria Franke, US Biathlon Association

The European trip of BethAnn Chamberlain, Lanny and Tracy Barnes brought them from Munich to Bormio, Italy up to Altenberg, Germany.

Noquemanon Ski Marathon price goes up Oct 1

Thu, Sep 24, 2009 - By Noquemanon Trail Network

Just a reminder that the $58.00 September 30th first cut off date is fast approaching. Then $68.00 until November 30.

Summer WCHs Ahead for Men's Team

Thu, Sep 24, 2009 - By US Biathlon Association

Before the US men’s biathlon team finishes its five week training camp over in Europe, there’s still some serious training to do. At the weekend the team will start at the WCHs in summer biathlon.

Nordic athletes look for success in Placid

Wed, Sep 23, 2009 - By US Ski Team

In just two weeks jumping and nordic combined athletes from across the map will descend on Lake Placid, NY for the U.S. Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships.

FIS revises Olympic format for Nordic Combined

Wed, Sep 23, 2009 - By Mike Muha

The Nordic Combined competition formats at the Olympic Winter Games 2010 in Vancouver were amended to consist of three competitions, each using the Gundersen Method.

Masked man?

Tue, Sep 22, 2009 - By FIS

Norway's Petter Northug is renowed for his impressive sprint strength over the last 200-300 meters of races. He won three gold medals at the 2009 World Championships. Here he's clowning with his Fischer "Hole" skis.