Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips
Physiology Performance Testing Opportunity
4/20/2004 9:27:00 AM
Participate in a Michigan State University study and get a treadmill VO2 max test with concurrent, pre-and post-exercise lactate monitoring (via finger stick), body composition analysis, and $50!
"Let's Get Moving" kick-off on May 15
4/17/2004 4:10:00 PM
Sara Cockrell says, "I think the Grand Traverse area can beat Alpena easily if we all participate by logging our miles from hiking, biking, rollerskiing, running, paddling, and many other summertime activities, and still have lots of fun. Join in and help us WIN!!!!
Milan Baic's Pre-Vasa Clinic: Session 3
3/6/2004 - By Bob Eifler
Milan Baic's racers spend the clinic learning about what to do in the days leading up to the race, race day preparation, and how to have a good start...,
Milan Baic's Pre-Vasa Clinic: Session 2
2/8/2004 - By Bob Eifler
We spent about 45 minutes on a hands-on waxing session, with Milan demonstrating and each of us prepping our skis. Then it was snow time.,
Milan Baic's Pre-Vasa Clinic: Session 1
2/3/2004 - By Bob Eifler
December 29 was the first of three Monday night pre-Vasa clinics given by Milan Baic at Timber Ridge in Traverse City. The audience was as targeted – mostly inexperienced racers, with a few grizzled veterans.,
Pre-Vasa Ski Clinic in Traverse City
12/10/2003 9:18:00 PM
The North American Vasa and Milan Baic have teamed up to present a special Pre-Vasa Ski Clinic: "Ten Steps to Racing Your First Vasa and Improving Upon Your Previous Performance." The clinic will be held in the evening on Monday Dec 29, Jan 12, and Feb 2 and is designed for novice and intermediate skiers. This sounds like a great clinic!
Anikin Clinic moved to Dec 27-28
11/23/2003 6:59:00 PM
Nikolai Anikin Jr & Sr will be holding a two day clinic at Forbush Corner on Dec 27-28. And get this: It's only $68! Highly recommended.
Ten Days of Adventure, Part II
11/22/2003 - By Greg Worrel
Greg wrote Part I last year - he just never got around to finishing off Part II! But he dusted off what he had, saw that it was still worth reading, and sent it on to get published. Greg's heading back to West Yellowstone this week.,
Nikolai Ankin at Forbush Corner
9/13/2003 5:56:00 PM
Tentative clinic at Forbush Corner with Nikolai Anikin and family January 17-18.
September GRNST Team Newsletter
9/13/2003 5:54:00 PM
September issue of the Grand Rapids Nordic Ski Team Newsletter is out!
Days 2-6 from the Central Cross Country Skiing Regional Elite Camp!
7/9/2003 - By Scott Wilson
The first injury of the week resulted when Bob Baldwin tried a pole between the legs V2 variation. Bob didn’t sustain any serious injury, but found this variation to be very slow and costly to the skin on his elbow, hip and knee.,
Days 1-2 from the Central Cross Country Skiing Regional Elite Camp!
7/9/2003 - By Scott Wilson
Despite seeing our breath in the morning, smelling burnt grilled cheeses (thanks to the girl's cooking), and not exactly knowing each other we have become incredibly close. ,
