News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Nikolai Anikin Sr. Diagnosed with Colon Cancer

Former Russian national ski team coach and Olympic gold medalist Nikolai Anikin Sr. has been diagnosed with an advanced stage of cancer and is not expected to recover.,

By Nikolai Anikin Jr
Jun 18, 2007

Club Kilo Adds Seniors Contest

TeamToday's Club Kilo Competition adds a Seniors Contest to its existing Jujior program.,

By Jonathan Rova
Jun 14, 2007

FIS Roller Skiing World Cup season begins

he various Roller Skiing national tours have held their initial races while the FIS World Cup Roller Skiing 2007 will commence in just a few days.,

By FIS
Jun 13, 2007

CXC Finishes First of Three Coach Certification Programs

Over 20 Nordic coaches and instructors participated in the annual CXC Coach’s Symposium and in the inaugural regional Coach’s Certification Program held at Hyland Park.,

By CXC Skiing
Jun 12, 2007

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CXC Awards and Athletes

Central Cross Country Skiing proudly announces these prestigious annual awards based on performances from the past ski season.,

By CXC Skiing
Jun 12, 2007

New PRs on Vasa Ergometer

We had another great session last week with the Vasa Ergometer. Competition was fierce! Since is was almost 90F outside under bright sun, we pulled the Erg from the garage and parked it under a nice shade tree in the front yard.

By Mike Muha
Jun 12, 2007

Adequate Nutrition For Performance and Health for Female Cross Country Skiers

Extrapolating from studies conducted in elite summer sports has greatly enhanced our understanding of the issues related to female-specific nutrition as they apply to winter sports.,

By FIS
Jun 11, 2007

Hey, I'm Hungry

Yvon Dufour and Steve Kuhl do the 2007 Dexter Ann Arbor run. And Steve gets caught chowing down on some ribs...

By Mike Muha
Jun 10, 2007

Tour de Ski Schedule for 2007/2008 Confirmed

3 countries, 5 different venues, 8 competitions in 10 days. In the second edition of the Tour, the athletes will have to race a total of more than 55 km (ladies) and more than 90 km (men).,

By Tour de Ski
Jun 8, 2007

2007 Central Regional Training and Testing Camp

Central Cross Country Ski Association is pleased to announce the 2007 Regional Training and Testing Camp for CXC Ski Team, CXC Junior Development Program, Central Regional Development Group, State Development Groups and petitioned athletes. ,

By Yuriy Gusev
Jun 8, 2007

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Vasa Ergometer: Increase Poling Power in Less Time?

Is it possible for masters and elite skiers to achieve more productive, safer and more meaningful workouts using an upper body ergometer for single & double poling than other traditional training methods, including roller skiing?,

By Rob Sleamaker
Jun 7, 2007

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Community's Support Needed in Purchase of Stokely Creek Lodge and King Mount

The Algoma Highlands Conservancy is entering the final stretch of a pledge drive to purchase 2600 acres of land, including the Stokely Creek Lodge and King Mountain.,

By Alg0ma Highlands Conservancy
Jun 6, 2007