News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

A look at the new NNN/NIS Xcelerator bindings

More than any other single piece of equipment that I've seen for the coming (2010/2011) season, I'm really stoked to see the updated NNN/NIS bindings.

By Mark Waechter
Mar 4, 2010

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Sprinting: Slowing Down to Go Fast?

As the sprint courses have grown in distance and time, not only on an international level but also domestically, controlling your tempo has become more and more crucial to laying down the fastest time of the day.

By Chris Cook
Mar 4, 2010

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Excellent snow coverage for Black Mountain Classic

Excellent snow coverage remains at Black Mountain and should be expected for the 7th annual Black Mountain Nordic Classic 31 km classic and 10 km freestyle/tour scheduled for this Saturday March 6th.

By Denny Paull
Mar 4, 2010

Wax recommendations for Black Mountain

Wax recommendations have started rolling in - check back for updates.

By Mike Muha
Mar 4, 2010

Re-live the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games on the IOC’s online channel

The IOC announced today that it will offer a selection of the best moments of Vancouver 2010 as video-on-demand on the IOC's channel on YouTubeTM: www.youtube.com/olympic.

By FIS
Mar 3, 2010

Whistler notes

The work at Whistler was rewarding on many levels. It was great to join the team from Slovenia again. Equally enjoyable is the opportunity to see the athletes and coaches who have become good friends.

By Mark Waechter
Mar 3, 2010

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How to apply pure fluro wax to your cross country skis

How to apply pure fluro wax to your cross country skis using the corking method.

By Frank Lundeen
Mar 3, 2010

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More on abnormal heart rates in cross country skiers

The most prevalent racing heart condition, particularly in trained aerobic athletes such as soccer players, basketball players and especially X-country skiers, rowers and speed skaters, is without question atrial fibrillation (AF).

By Peter Vackx
Mar 2, 2010

Yellowstone Rendezvous Race this weeked

TheThe Yellowstone Rendezvous Race is within sight on the calendar. With a bit of luck, a season’s worth of long skis, interval training, and hill climbs will pay off when the boom of the cannon signals the start of the race.

By Sara Hoovler
Mar 2, 2010

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Norway wins Cross-Country medals ranking

Norwegian cross-country team won the Olympic medal ranking. Five Gold medals, two silver and two bronze. Swedish team collected seven with 3-2-2. Third best cross-country nation became Germany with five (1-4-0). In total eleven nations were on the podium.

By FIS
Mar 2, 2010

Michigan Cup Sprint donates $270 to LiveStrong

Even though it there was a small turnout, the 2010 Michigan Cup Sprints generated $270 in proceeds that were donated to the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

By Mike Muha
Mar 2, 2010

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Randall gets another top 20

Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) wrapped up her 2010 season with yet another top 20 finish, skiing her way to 17th in 10K Freestyle in the final weekend of the FIS Cross Country World Cup.

By US Ski Team
Mar 2, 2010