News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

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Hauling Ass

Kris says that he was able to put himself into new territory in terms of perceived lactate load, and still recover on the fly with relative ease.,

By Zach Caldwell
Oct 26, 2007

SmartWool Continues Partnership with U.S. Ski Team

SmartWool (r), the outdoor industry's leading performance brand of wool-based apparel, socks and accessories, recently announced the continuation of its partnership with the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding as the official sock supplier through 2011.,

By US Ski Team
Oct 25, 2007

Ready…set…go: Sprint World Cup weekend in Düsseldorf

The Viessmann FIS World Cup Cross-Country will start the season for the 6th time in Düsseldorf, the metropolis at the river Rhine. On October 27-28, 2007, about 150 of the best athletes from 21 nations are competing for the first points of the season.,

By FIS
Oct 25, 2007

Waxing for Cold Temps and Abrasive Conditions

Here's some tips on when to use Toko LF Blue, Xcold, and JetStream Moly when the temperatures drop...,

By Ian Harvey
Oct 25, 2007

Fit to Ski - Nutritional Concerns

Proper nutrition has a direct impact on athletic performance both in training and competition. In an easy-to-use ABC format, this article lists simple steps for skiers to maximize their nutritional preparation and knowledge.,

By Bob Morrel - FIS Medical Committee
Oct 24, 2007

Northern Illinois Hosts Two Clinics

Northern Illinois Nordic is hosting a CXC roller ski clinic run by CXC coaches and athletes on November 3 and 4.,

By Thomas Dvoratchek
Oct 24, 2007

Do the Flatbeiner and Super Flatbeiner Rollerski Challenge

Time for the annaul Flatbeiner and Super Flatbeiner rollerski tour/chanllenge in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Rollerski up to 79.5K! (or any shorter distance).,

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Oct 24, 2007

More on Newell's win at Sweish Sprint

Teammate Torin Koos led the quarterfinal and semifinal heats of the classic technique race, but Newell took charge on the final uphill and breezed to victory over the last few hundred meters; Koos finished fourth.,

By US Ski Team
Oct 24, 2007

Birkebeiner Raises $173,901 in Challenge Grant

An elated Ned Zuelsdorff, ABSF Executive Director, today announced the fundraising challenge to raise more than $65,000 in 30 days was exceeded.,

By Leslie Hamp & Cherie Morgan
Oct 23, 2007

Don't Cover Olympic-Class Cross Country Ski Terrain With Timeshares

The Reno-Tahoe Winter Games Coalition has been working to bring the 2018 Olympics to the Reno-Tahoe area. But Royal Gorge's development plan two artificial lakes, and tangles of roads, driveways, and parking lots. Ski on rubber mats across the roads?,

By Kathryn Gray
Oct 23, 2007

Newell 1st, Koos 4th, Freeman record AND powder in Utah!

The boys qualified 2nd and 4th even though they started 30 minutes after the top seed and the track went from OK to mush. Torin won both his heats but faded in the final. Andy skied to 2nd in both of his heats but fired it up to win the final.,

By Pete Vordenberg, TeamToday.org
Oct 23, 2007

Feature image for Newell 1st, Koos 4th, Freeman record AND powder in Utah!

Changing Season - Changing Fitness

In the past couple of days Kris has had a couple of indications that his fitness profile has changed. Mind you - this is not news. We’ve been discussing this change for quite some time. It’s just a couple of observations on the changing season.,

By Zach Caldwell
Oct 22, 2007