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Year: 2007 ×

Methow Valley Biathlon Hosts Camp The End Of June

Visits by Torin Koos and Becky Scott livened up the Nordic gathering--and presentations and training by Margaret Waechter, former Canadian National Team member, alternated with the Biathlon oriented sessions by the Biathlon Club.,

By US Biathlon Association
Jul 27, 2007

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Soldier Hollow Expands Rollerski Loop

In the scorching days of summer, the Ski Team and Soldier Hollow created a new 1.5K roller-ski track, which opened in mid-July. The new paved, as-yet-unnamed, roller-ski loop boosts Soldier Hollow's blacktopped roller-ski terrain to about 7.5 kilometers.,

By US Ski Team
Jul 26, 2007

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Kris Freeman at the New Durham Ridge Rollerski Race

This video was posted on YouTube by NENSA. It's interesting comparing Kris's technique to others in the video.,

By Mike Muha
Jul 25, 2007

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Planning your training schedule: vindication!

Smart call! After rollerski intervals on Saturday, I drove to the gym to lift weights. I had both a quality rollerski session and a quality weight session.

By Mike Muha
Jul 24, 2007

Wake Up! It's Time to Train

This DVD is geared toward the racer. Almost everything in the DVD is of use by the serious master skier. Just having videos of different drills - both technique, speed, and strength - made this video very worthwhile for me.,

By Mike Muha
Jul 24, 2007

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Center of Excellence Underway with Ceremonial Groundbreaking

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association broke ground Wednesday on its $22.5 million Center of Excellence - 'the most significant event in our 102-year history.',

By US Ski Team
Jul 23, 2007

Silent Auction for $5,000 Bike

CXC Skiing will auction titanium hand build custom sized Eriksen road and mountain bikes with a value exceeding $5,000 each to support the CXC Ski Team – Olympic Development Program.,

By CXC Skiing
Jul 22, 2007

Plan your training schedule around your most important sessions

Lesson: Plan your training schedule so you're rested for your most important sessions.

By Mike Muha
Jul 20, 2007

Junior Biathlon Development Camp: Guys and Girls with Guns

A group of 10 youth and junior athletes from across the country gathered in Lake Placid for a week long training camp in July with the goal of increasing their knowledge of both shooting and effective training.,

By US Biathlon Association
Jul 20, 2007

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Cross Country Ski Shop Summer Sales Begins Today

The annual Cros Country Ski Shop SUMMER SALE runs from Friday, July 20 through Wednesday July 25, from 10am to 5pm.,

By CCSS
Jul 20, 2007

9 Worldloppet Races included in FIS Marathon Calendar

The 2007-2008 edition of the FIS Marathon Cup will include 10 races, nine of which are Worldloppet races.,

By FIS
Jul 19, 2007

Hoover Dominates Summer Biathlon Championships

New Gloucester, ME, July 16. Doug Hoover won all three men’s competitions this weekend at the North American and US Summer Biathlon National Championships in Fort Kent.,

By US Biathlon Association
Jul 18, 2007