News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Kris Freeman 18th in Swedish World Cup

Kris Freeman opened his World Cup season Saturday with an 18th-place finish in a 15K freestyle race north of the Arctic Circle.,

By US Ski Team
Nov 18, 2006

Wisconson's Cook finishes 45th in FIS 15K

Chris Cook (Rhinelander, WI) represented the U.S. Saturday, finishing 45th in a pre-season FIS 15K classical race Friday in Muonio, Finland. Germany's Tobias Angerer won.

By US Ski Team
Nov 17, 2006

Pimp My Hot Box!

Thought you might enjoy these pictures of the latest iteration of my hot box.,

By Ken Roth
Nov 17, 2006

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It's Off to Sweden for the Next World Cup Race

The cross country World Cup is set to shift into continuous mode this weekend as U.S. athletes arrived above the Arctic Circle Wednesday night. Live timing will be available online.,

By US Ski Team
Nov 17, 2006

British Biathlete Lands in the County

Hugh Pritchard's slim build is easy to spot as he pumps his arms in rhythm, gliding along on roller skis at the Huron Meadows Metropark in Green Oak Township.,

By Lisa Roose-Church, Daily Press & Argus
Nov 17, 2006

15 Simple Ways To Improve Your Athletic Performance Right Now, Part 3

Part 1 discussed basic hydration, caloric intake, and the problem with simple sugars. Part 2 continued with the topics of protein and electrolytes during training. In this final installment, the topics turn to pre-race, race, and post-race fueling.,

By Steve Born
Nov 16, 2006

USSA Cross Country SuperTour Update

At the top of the leader board with the most career SuperTour wins are Carl Swenson and Canandian Olympic gold medalist Beckie Scott , both with 21 wins during their careers.,

By US Ski Team
Nov 16, 2006

The Next World Cup Race: Above the Artic Circle

We received some 35 cm of snow in the night from Saturday to Sunday on top of the man-made snow already on our courses and the forecast calls for more snow for the rest of the week.,

By FIS
Nov 16, 2006

The Five Swix Brushes in My Wax Box

Knowing which brush to use when can be confusing and sometimes, and sometimes controversial. I have five brushes in my wax box.,

By Nick Mahood, Swix Eastern Racing Service
Nov 15, 2006

Toko: Strengths and Weaknesses of 4 Kinds of Brushes

Here's a 2005 season Toko tech bulletin on how and when to use which Toko brush. Compare with the Swix recommendations in the adjoining article!,

By Toko
Nov 15, 2006

Garrett's Ski Adventure

With the heavy wet snow, there were quite of few tree limbs down in the path. I did some trail clearing while waiting for Garrett to catch up.,

By Spencer Ruffner
Nov 15, 2006

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Endestad Atomic Masters Ski Camp Pics

It was cold again but not like last year. Most days were up into the single digits with last Friday at a balmy 17F.,

By Curt Peterson
Nov 14, 2006

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