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.

By Matt Whitcomb
Jul 22, 2011

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.

By FIS
Jul 21, 2011

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.

By Mike Muha
Jul 21, 2011

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.

By Matt Whitcomb
Jul 20, 2011

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.

By Matt Whitcomb
Jul 18, 2011

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

By Andrew Gerlach
Jul 15, 2011

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

By Swix
Jul 14, 2011

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

By Denny Paull
Jul 13, 2011

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)

By Mike Muha
Jul 11, 2011

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.

By Rick Halling
Jul 7, 2011

Several new World Cup cross country ski rules were defined and approved by the FIS Council at the recent FIS Calendar Conference in Portoroz, Italy. Here's a summary.

By FIS
Jul 6, 2011

PyeongChang won in the first round of voting with 63 votes, against Munich (25 votes) and Annecy (7 votes).

By IOC
Jul 6, 2011