News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Year: 2007 ×

Biathletes answer roller-ski critics

Biathletes who use roads around the East Grange Loft for roller-skiing have responded to claims made by residents that they are training in an unsafe manner and causing a safety hazard.,

By Tanya McLaren, Forres Gazette
Oct 12, 2007

Alaska Hosts 2008 U.S. Cross Country Championship Distance Events

The 2008 U.S. Cross Country Championships will conclude with long-distance races on a rugged course March 28-30 in Fairbanks, Alaska. This marks the first U.S. championships held in Alaska since 1994.,

By USSA
Oct 12, 2007

Take Vasa Trail Survey

Please take a minute and fill out the attached survey. Follow the instructions on the form to email the survey back as an attachment from word or fax it in.,

By Vasa Trail
Oct 12, 2007

Interview with Norwegian Sprint Coach Ulf Morten Aune

Beside the injury of Tor Arne Hetland, who had some problems with his tendon and had a cast on his arm for six weeks, and Odd-Bjoern Hjelmeset, who had a virus infection in his eyes due to an insect bite; I’m very satisfied with our preparations.,

By FIS
Oct 11, 2007

S as in Sprint ranking

The Sprint Bonus Seconds for the Overall FIS Tour de Ski Ranking will be calculated as listed below. Bonus Seconds are subtracted from the competitor's actual racing time before being added into the overall time score.,

By FIS
Oct 11, 2007

NTN to Groom Blueberry Ridge this Winter

To clarify the NTN/Michigan DNR relationship: First and foremost, the NTN IS grooming the Blueberry Ridge Pathway again this winter. We do have the contract again. ,

By Susan Brian
Oct 11, 2007

CROP Run Raises Charity Funds

The 1st Annual NE Lenawee CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Run in Macon, Michigan raised $230 dollars for charity.,

By Spencer Ruffner, Team NordicSkiRacer
Oct 11, 2007

Tim Brick wins Jim Mudgett Trail Pioneer Award

Tim Brick has been a positive force in our area over the years by visioning trails that connect people to other communities, to nature, recreation, and transportation.,

By Missy Luyk
Oct 10, 2007

Feeling Lazy

For the last couple of days Kris has reported feeling "lazy". This is one of those words. Kris isn’t lazy, and he knows he’s not lazy. Feeling "lazy" means that his body is ready to go. This is good.,

By Zach Caldwell
Oct 10, 2007

Rollerski photos from Saturday's Sten Fjeldheim Camp

Here's more photos from Saturday ski clinic sponsored by the Grand Rapdis Nordic Ski Team sponsored. Northern Michigan University coaches Sten Fjeldhiem and Jenny Ryan work with skiers on skating technique on rollerskis.,

By Mike Muha
Oct 10, 2007

Feature image for Rollerski photos from Saturday's Sten Fjeldheim Camp

Vasa Trail Run or Work Bee

Want to help prepare the Vasa Trail for winter? Join the work bee! Would rather get some serious training in? Do the 10K/25K Run Vasa trail run!,

By Jim Monroe
Oct 9, 2007

Sten Fjeldheim: Do the Dirty Johnson!

The "Dirty johnson" allegedly earned it's name when Andrew Johnson demonstrated it to a group of skiers and coaches.

By Mike Muha
Oct 9, 2007