News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Abnormal heart rates in cross country skiers
A 30 year study suggests that long distance competition skiers are at an unusually high risk of atrial fibrillation, the most common abnormality of the heart's beating rhythm.
By Ken Dawson
Feb 12, 2010
Last update from Andy before the Olympics
Andy Newell gives an update before heading into the Olympic Village.
By Andy Newell gives an update before heading into the Olympic Village.
Feb 12, 2010
The Team Behind the Team: Physiotherapist
I remember it clearly: I twisted my back while lifting up my suitcase at the airport and almost couldn’t move. Then, in Stockholm airport, I met Martin. Our team-physiotherapist Martin Biermaier. He’d offered me to take care of my back at the evening.
By Viktoria Franke
Feb 11, 2010
Five tips on how to ski a marathon
As a marathon specialist, I'd like to offer five ideas on how to maximize your potential the next time you line up for a long distance event.
By Zack Simons
Feb 11, 2010
Waxing during the Midwest SuperTour races
We tested base glide and pure fluor. The snow was wet, old and dirty. We are alarmed to find that the warmest waxes were not the fastest.
By Bryan Fish, CXC Head Coach
Feb 11, 2010
High hopes greet Nordic Combined squad
Since the competition began in 1924, the U.S. has never medaled in an Olympic nordic combined event, yet Americans swept the 3 individual events at last year's World Championships in Liberec, Czech Republic, and are considered to be among the favorites.
By US Ski Team
Feb 11, 2010
Vasa Weekend wax recommendations
Weekend wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Solda, Swix, and Toko for the Vasa weekend, plus links to other races and the online wax wizards.
By Mike Muha
Feb 11, 2010
2010 Michigan Cup Sprints: The video
A video of the 2010 Michigan Cup Sprints.
By Cecil Moix
Feb 11, 2010
KIDS WANTED: 2010 North American Junior Vasa
The Junior VASA returns to Traverse City on Saturday February 13, 2010 as a key part of the North American Vasa Festival of Races, attracting skiers ages 3-15 in cross-country skiing events ranging from 200 meters to 2 km in length.
By Pete Edwards
Feb 11, 2010
State-of-the-art equipment waiting to groom entire Black Mountain trail system
The Thunder Bay Trail Association has great grooming equipment sitting unused. We could have Black Mountain looking like the Noque course if we just could get permission to groom.
By Denny Paul
Feb 10, 2010
Call for action to groom Black Mountain trails
Voluteers with state-of-the-art grooming equipment are willing to groom the Black Mountain trail system for free but are stymied by the DNR. Please help push the State and the DNR.
By Denny Paul
Feb 10, 2010
Norm Bourgois passes away
Norm Bourgois passed away on Saturday, Feb.6, 2010. Norm was 94 years old and lived a full and colorful life. His cabin was a favorite destination for Stokely skiers.
By Stokely Creek
Feb 10, 2010
