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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.

Cheboygan State Park Kayak-Bike-Run Triathlon

Fri, Jul 31, 2009 - By DNR

The August 15 triathlon will involve kayaking two miles, biking eight and one-half miles and running four and one-half miles.

Springer Tournee Wraps Up at UOP

Fri, Jul 31, 2009 - By US Ski Team

The 11th annual North American Springer Tournee wrapped up Saturday following four days of jumping and nordic combined competition.

Roller Ski Safety? Use a Mirror!

Thu, Jul 30, 2009 - By Doug Armstrong

I’ve used a mirror that attaches to my glasses or sunglasses for decades and will not rollerski (or cycle) without it. To add to the recent discussions on safe roller skiing, please consider the following advantages.

Sports Medley Training Sessions

Thu, Jul 30, 2009 - By Justin Demers

Any racer has been in the situation where he wants or must go for a social ride, run, rollerski or hike - not optimal for training. There are two obvious solutions to this problem: decline or mix it up.

UPDATED: Jean Fultz

Wed, Jul 29, 2009 - By Record-Eagle

Jean Fultz's visitation on Thursday, July 30 in Saginaw.

New Zealander hunts for Olympic berth

Wed, Jul 29, 2009 - By Matthew Haggart

Katie Calder collapsed after her first cross-country ski race, exhausted. "I just thought that was the coolest feeling ever - it was so challenging," she says.

MTU's Klein earns academic ESPN All-American Honors

Wed, Jul 29, 2009 - By Michigan Tech

Michigan Tech junior Jenna Klein was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American third team by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

Birkie Upgrades Trail for 2010

Wed, Jul 29, 2009 - By Birkie

The Birkie trail is receiving several upgrades for 2010, including a new bridge in Duffy's field, about one-quarter of a mile before the trail reaches Lake Hayward, and remodeling of the warming cabin and expanded parking at County Road OO.

NMU signs up four new skiers

Tue, Jul 28, 2009 - By David Faiella

Sten Fjeldheim the head men’s and women’s Nordic ski coach at Northern Michigan University announces three new women and a man signed on the dotted line to ski for the Wildcats.

www.northboundoutfittersmi.com/xc-ski.html

Pharmacology, Doping and Sports

Tue, Jul 28, 2009 - By USSDA

Pharmacology, Doping and Sports is a comprehensive, scientific guide for athletes, coaches, physicians, scientists and administrators, and anyone who is interested in the science or the ethics of doping in sport.

Pre-race press conference at Kuusamo

Mon, Jul 27, 2009 - By FIS

Slovenian cross-country skier Petra Majdic about the upcoming races in Kuusamo, Finland and about changes to the rules in the World Cup this season.

VO2 and all that jazz

Mon, Jul 27, 2009 - By Edward McCarthy

You start out pretty easy. It gradually gets faster, then it starts to suck, and then it's over.