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Norway's Steira health problems continue

Kristin Stoermer Steira suffered heel injury in late June. On September 16 Steira went for a check up and MRI picture that revealed that fracture was healed but also discovered another one.

By FIS
Sep 23, 2010

FIS Tour de Ski - 100 days to go

It's now 100 days to go until the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski. And that means it's time to update you on the activities we've undertaken in the last weeks, including a visit to all the Tour sites.

By Jürg Capol
Sep 23, 2010

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WADA approves 2011 list of prohibited substances

Meeting in Montreal yesterday, WADA’s Executive Committee approved the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List) for 2011.

By WADA
Sep 22, 2010

Rollerski World Record attempt: Most rollerskiers in one place

On October 2nd, at 8am sharp Ottawa will attempt to set the world record for the most number of rollerskiers in one place, at one time, ever. The event will take place at P8 and P9 in Gatineau Park, just outside Ottawa, Ontario

By Jesse Winter
Sep 22, 2010

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Recommend Book by winner of Yellowstone Rendezvous

The book is not about skiing, but saving lives and life as a paramedic. His personality as a cross country skier ("can do" attitude) comes through clearly.

By Ian Harvey
Sep 22, 2010

Learning from a USST Classic Speed Session

The protocol is 3 sets of 5-8 reps. Each rep is 8-10 seconds in duration. The first set is starts, then transitions, then dropins (or overspeeds).

By Mike Muha
Sep 21, 2010

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Four USSA slots open for Finland FIS Opener

NCCSEF invests $5,000 in Racing Trip to Finland for FIS opener. The trip, slated to run from November 3-22, has up to 4 additional spots for USSA racers.

By Andrew Gerlach
Sep 21, 2010

$108,000 buys you a used Piston Bully 100

The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is selling its’ 1999 Pisten Bully 100 grooming machine. The machine is in very good to excellent condition.

By Bill Pierce
Sep 20, 2010

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One tough dryland workout

Here's a dryland workout that will bring you to your knees: Single leg and double leg jumps up a stairs.

By Øystein
Sep 20, 2010

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NCCSEF invests $43,000 in six Cross Country Ski Racing Projects

These strategic investments are made to assist American athletes in their long-term pursuit of international racing success.

By NCCSEF
Sep 17, 2010

Yellowstone Ski Festival only two months away

Join thousands of skinny skis in West Yellowstone, Montana for a week-long celebration of cross-country skiing. Bring the whole family; there are plenty of options for kids.

By Sara Hoovler
Sep 17, 2010

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First fallout from Telemark closure: No 24 hour ski race

Harry Spehar has cancelled the 24 Hours of Telemark cross-country ski race, scheduled for January 8 and 9, because the closing of the Telemark Lodge would leave participants without an indoor venue nearby to warm up and regroup.

By Tom Held
Sep 16, 2010