Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips
WADA approves 2011 list of prohibited substances
9/22/2010 - By WADA
Meeting in Montreal yesterday, WADA’s Executive Committee approved the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List) for 2011.
Learning from a USST Classic Speed Session
9/21/2010 - By Mike Muha
The protocol is 3 sets of 5-8 reps. Each rep is 8-10 seconds in duration. The first set is starts, then transitions, then dropins (or overspeeds).
One tough dryland workout
9/20/2010 - By Øystein
Here's a dryland workout that will bring you to your knees: Single leg and double leg jumps up a stairs.
Yellowstone Ski Festival only two months away
9/17/2010 - By Sara Hoovler
Join thousands of skinny skis in West Yellowstone, Montana for a week-long celebration of cross-country skiing. Bring the whole family; there are plenty of options for kids.
Swedish Team: Off to snow on the Dachstein glacier
9/15/2010 - By FIS
Charlotte Kalla, Marcus Hellner and the rest of the Swedish national team went to Ramsau for a training camp to build up their World Cup shape.
Lucas Bauer: A demanding summer
9/15/2010 - By FIS
Summer has gone away quickly and concluded one part of Lukas Bauer's training process for upcoming season. He focused at gaining speed, spent couple of days on a family vacation in Greece and looks forward to first glacier training sessions.
What's new in CXC Academy?
9/14/2010 - By CXC Skiing9
Fall presents challenges for us Nordic skiers - work or school is demanding, days are shorter and we all know that ski training kicks up a notch. It is critical to maintain a balance.
Kris Freeman: Technique in a 30K Pursuit Time Trial
9/14/2010 - By Mike Muha
This video of Kris Freeman doing a 30km Pursuit Time Trial is an interesting comparison with past videos showing sprinters. The sprinters look like egg beaters on overdrive. Freeman looks cool and relaxed.
Real men double pole
9/10/2010 - By Swedish Winter Sports Centre
Lars Ljung: This is for sure the gear that gives you the girls. At least that's what I think. But it separates the boys from the men I guess you can say. Beause you know what, real men, they don't spread their thighs, they doublepole.
Is the Diagonal Stride a dying technique?
9/9/2010 - By Mike Muha
The Diagonal Stride is the oldest and most well known Cross Country Skiing technique, but today, in almost every race, there's a discussion whether to go with or without wax and just double pole. Is the Diagonal Stride a dying technique?
Concept2 offers Web-Based SkiErg Performance Series
9/8/2010 - By Josh Carlson
Concept2 has developed a web-based testing series using the SkiErg. The SkiErg Performance Series offers coaches and athletes a new tool for evaluating the effectiveness of their training.
A good balance between training and family
9/7/2010 - By Tanja Ohlson
After spending weeks abroad in past years, it's great to have a biathlon training camp actually in the United States.
