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Getting Started with the Double Push on Cross Country Skis

I got the double push working on snow. This video is of my first time trying it on snow. My approach is to make a hop with my foot up in between those two pushes, and switch the aim of the ski while it's partly up in the air.,

By Ken Roberts
Apr 12, 2007

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The Double Push: More Visualization

Here are a couple videos - include one in slow motion - of Chad Hedrick doing the double push on inline skates. Think you can do this on skis?,

By Mike Muha
Apr 11, 2007

So what IS the Double Push?

The best way to understand the double push is to watch an inline skater - the double push originated as an inline technique.,

By Mike Muha
Apr 10, 2007

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Double-Push Skating and Klap Skate in Cross Country Skiing

Using the Double Push and Klap Skate, athletes were able to complete a 50m measurement track faster than using conventional skate technique.,

By Thomas Stöggl & Stefan Lindinger
Apr 9, 2007

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Bill Brundage: A Man for All Seasons

For Bill Brundage, variety is the spice of sport. The 56-year-old from Traverse City is involved in activities that often require more than one discipline, from canoe competitions to adventure races, triathlons to trail marathons - & Michigan Cup racing!,

By Mark Urban
Apr 7, 2007

Biathlon Youth Development Camp June 21 - 24

The USBA Youth Development Camp is aimed at athletes ages 13-15 who are interested in learning more about the sport of biathlon.,

By US Biathlon Team
Apr 2, 2007

Principles of Racing Down Hills

Keep your hands in front. Keep your knees and feet relaxed. Be light on your feet. Look where you want to go. Lead with your hands. Ski downhills faster!,

By Mike Muha
Mar 8, 2007

2006 US Olympic Team member Abby Larson joins CXC for Technique Clinics

Abby Larson, 2006 US Olympic Team member, will be joining CXC Team members to run classic and skate technique clinics on Friday, February 23 during Birkie weekend at Telemark Resort.,

By CXC Skiing
Feb 22, 2007

Nutritional Advice for Female Cross-Country Skiers

The FIS Sub-Committee for Ladies' Cross-Country has updated the highly informational booklet called 'The Role of Adequate Nutrition for Performance and Health for Female Cross-Country Skiers.' Here's the link to download it.

By FIS
Feb 16, 2007

Healing Injuries with Homeopathic Arnica

Would you like to heal more quickly from sprains, strains, and bruises? Would you like to do so without side effects from medication like an upset stomach? If so then homeopathic medicine, Arnica in particular, is a great addition to your first aid kit.,

By Jim Dammon
Feb 16, 2007

Japan

Asahikawa... site of our pre-worlds camp. click it.,

By Pete Vordenberg - TeamToday.org
Feb 15, 2007

January 2007 Issue of the Nordic UltraTune Newsletter is Out

The latest issue of the Nordic UltraTune Update is out. Contents include Part 3 on Exercise-Induced Arterial Hypoxemia and some new grind research.,

By Mark Waechter
Jan 27, 2007