Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips
CXC Academy adds new features
5/27/2009 - By CXC Skiing
Central Cross Country Skiiing's online training plans and training instruction, CXC Academy, continues to add new features
Bend Camp
5/26/2009 - By Pete Vordenberg
It is called Team Today for a reason. It is called team today because today is the day that matters the most.
XC trains on snow in Oregon
5/22/2009 - By US Ski Team
Following a season of incredible success, the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team reunited this week in Oregon to begin its training season in the lead up to the 2010 Olympics.
CXC expands masters team program
5/21/2009 - By CXC Skiing
This year the CXC Masters Team is expanding programming by establishing specific chapters around the region, including Lower Michigan. CXC coaches will be assigned to each chapter to work with Master skiers in group and individual settings.
VO2 testing with Cardio Coach: Interpreting the results
5/14/2009 - By Mike Muha
This week, we look at the results from the testing. Although the Cardio Coach produces a rather lengthy set of statistics and graphs, I'm going to focus on one particular graph and the way it's interpreted to determine training intensity zones.
Work and Play
5/11/2009 - By Pete Vordenberg
May: Intervals 1 x week, natural intensity 1 - 2 x week, strength 3 x week, plus build volume with distance and over distance.
VO2 testing with Cardio Coach
5/5/2009 - By Mike Muha
Here's what to expect when you do VO2 testing at the Lower Michgain Junior Development and Master Program. Part 1 of a two part series.
Nordic Walking clinic in Traverse City
4/30/2009 - By Pete Edwards
Nordic walking clinics and Nordic walking seminar coming to the Natural Health and Wellness Expo in Traverse City on Saturday, May 9.
Training / Summer Waxing Clinic on Saturday at the Headquarters
4/17/2009 - By Bob Frye
The Cross Country Ski Headquarters Michigan Cup Team is hosting a Training / Summer Waxing Clinic this Saturday starting at 1:00 PM at Cross Country Ski Headquarters.
New Junior Development and Master Program for Lower Michigan
4/16/2009 - By CXC Skiing
Central Cross Country Ski Association is pleased to announce new addition of Lower Michigan Junior Development and Masters Program. The program will be limited to 12 junior and 12 master skiers to ensure a good coach to athlete ratio.
CXC Academy starts second year
4/14/2009 - By CXC Skiing
Year 2 of detailed training plans and video includes input by Birkie winner and World Cup skier Matt Liebsch and a partnership with Vision Quest Coaching that introduces bike workouts
Whistler Revisted
4/14/2009 - By Mark Waechter
This week I've been in Whistler BC with a few members of the Slovenian team.Getting familiar with the Olympic courses is imperitive. Almost as important is getting familiar with the overall surroundings.
