News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency Elects Swensen to Board

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced the election of three-time Olympian Carl Swenson to the USADA Board of Directors. Swenson, who competed in cross country skiing at the 1994, 2002 and 2006 Olympic Winter Games, will serve as an athlete member.,

By USADA
Oct 18, 2007

More Photos from Fjeldheim Clinic in Grand Rapids

One group skiing classic, the other perfecting skating without poles. Everyone enjoying the sun and warm temperatures.,

By Mike Muha
Oct 18, 2007

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Jenex Limestone Loppett on November 10

An off-road (crushed limestone) low-key, fun, rollerski/CAT Ski Time Trial approximately 10K in length. The course is in very good condition, won't be crowded, and has NO road crossings.,

By Bob Richards, Northern Illinois Nordic
Oct 17, 2007

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Whiteface TT - 2nd Place, Good Test

Kris started the race according to plan - fairly conservatively. He heard Duncan behind him and figured that the pack was there. By the time he turned around to take a look, about three minutes into the race, they had put a pretty big gap on the field.,

By Zach Caldwell
Oct 17, 2007

Video: Whiteface Mountain Rollerski Time Trial

Video footage from the Whiteface Mountain rollerski time trial this past weekend.,

By Andrew Gardner, Middlebury College
Oct 17, 2007

Need More Emotion on XC Ski TV

FIS TV Workshop for Cross-Country Skiing tries to identify key concepts for optimizing TV production for the FIS World Cup Cross-Country as well as the Cross-Country part of the FIS World Cup Nordic Combined.,

By FIS
Oct 16, 2007

Stokely Creek reaches agreement with Astina

Stokely Creek Lodge will be in full operation this winter and the partnership that we have formed with Astina represents a very positive and critical turning point in securing a long-term future for the Lodge AND conserving the ecological and silent sport,

By Doug Pitt and Steve Holmes
Oct 16, 2007

Lake Placid 07 Update #2

The essential steps: set an overall goal, find ways of measuring progress, concentrate on what you are doing, develop the skills necessary to take advantage of the opportunities available, AND keep raising the stakes.,

By Pete Vordenberg, TeamToday.org
Oct 16, 2007

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Good. Really good. Maybe too good?

Today’s session was double-pole intervals - 5X3min with 4 min recovery, targeting 10mMol/L by the end of the workout. Kris’s plan was to sit-in on the sprinters for at least the first couple of intervals, and then see how it was going.,

By Zach Caldwell
Oct 16, 2007

Newell Top-10 in Sprint Opener

Olympian Andy Newell collided with another racer in his semifinal heat of the season-opening sprint Saturday but rebounded to finish eighth.,

By US Ski Team
Oct 16, 2007

FIS Injury Surveillance System: Oh My Back...

The FIS Injury Surveillance System (FIS ISS) was established prior to the 2006-2007 season with the ultimate aim of reducing the injury rates with elite skiers and snowboarders.,

By FIS
Oct 15, 2007

Generate Power from the Weak Side doing V2 Alternate

V2-Alternate, also called the two-skate, is essentially doing a doublepole on every second skate push. Done right, the leg push is equal on both sides. But are you doing it right?,

By Mike Muha
Oct 15, 2007

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