Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips
A short photo essay of time spent on the Haig Glacier
8/27/2008 - By Alana Thomas
The Haig Glacier is located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Alberta. It is about an 18km run away from just about anything so it makes for an excellent spot to focus on training and enjoying real skiing in July.
Compton and Stuber report on Marquette training camp
8/25/2008 - By CXC Skiing
Two CXC Teams, Senior and Junior, recently concluded their monthly training camp at the US Olympic Education Center in Marquette, MI. Following are weekly reports from Elite Team members Caitlin Compton and Maria Stuber.
All is well
8/24/2008 - By Zach Caldwell
Kris exercised appropriate judgment and restraint after his miscalculation earlier in the week , and he appears to have navigated the situation quite smoothly.
‘08-’09 Training Mistake Tally: 1
8/21/2008 - By Zach Caldwell
So when is a planned and executed six hour run not the right six hour run? What qualifies it as a mistake? Good question.
No News is Good News
8/15/2008 - By Zach Caldwell
The last update left Kris at the airport facing a three-hour delay as he set-off for four days of sponsor travel. As it turned out, that turned into a seven hour delay.
Student cross country skiers train in Duluth
8/12/2008 - By Josh Zenner
About 30 nordic skiers work out six times a week at six different locations. They're apart of a high school training program put on by the Duluth Cross Country Ski Club.
CAT Ski, rollerski, core strength and ski clinic at XCHQ
8/12/2008 - By Bob Frye
The president and inventor of the C.A.T. (Classic All Terrain) Skis, Dale Niggeman, will be at Cross Country Ski Headquarters on Sunday, August 31st for a combined C.A.T. Ski Clinic, Core Strength Clinic and Roller Ski Clinic.
Strength and Power for Cross Country Skiing
8/11/2008 - By Zach Weatherford
This article on strength and power for cross country was written by Zach Weatherford, a USOC strength coach who works closely with US Cross Country Ski Team athletes and coaches. You will find an example workout based on his essay.
Koos: XC Skiing in New Zealand
8/8/2008 - By Torin Koos
Recently, Torin Koos, along with some of his teammates on the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team, took part in an on-snow training camp in New Zealand. The following is Koos' account of the camp he attended.
Top Notch –a good effort, not a good test
8/7/2008 - By Zach Caldwell
Kris had a good day under difficult and somewhat eventful circumstances at the Top Notch triathlon on Saturday. He won the race, but that’s not the news...
Whistler Follow-up
8/6/2008 - By Zach Caldwell
After Saturday’s pursuit time trial there was still a day left of Whistler Camp - time for one more three hour run.
CXC Skiing finishes technique camp
8/4/2008 - By CXC Skiing
CXC kicked off the 12th annual Technique Development Camp at Telemark Resort on Monday, July 28. The majority of the skiers were high school age.
