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Tony Percha (lead) and Cyril Grum getting in an early morning rollerski at Kensington Metropark on Island Drive. (Yes, besides a nice bike path, Kensington has a couple quieter roads...)

Tony Percha (lead) and Cyril Grum getting in an early morning rollerski at Kensington Metropark on Island Drive. (Yes, besides a nice bike path, Kensington has a couple quieter roads...)

WinterSonnenwende race at risk: Where's the snow?
WinterSonnenwende race at risk: Where's the snow?

WinterSonnenwende race at risk: Where's the snow?

12/9/2011 - By Chris Dandeneau

With the impending weather forecast of minimal snow, the viability of pulling off the WinterSonnenwende next weekend (December 17) decreases daily. I am hopeful, but also realistic.

Ten Metroparks in Southeast Michigan offer skiing, rentals

12/9/2011 - By Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Snow is just around the corner and it’s never too early to begin thinking about how you can best enjoy the chilly months ahead. Ten Metroparks provide seasonal cross-country ski trails, and five of those parks rent ski equipment.

2011-12 NMU Nordic season preview
2011-12 NMU Nordic season preview

2011-12 NMU Nordic season preview

12/8/2011 - By Joe Buczek

Sten Fjeldheim begins his 22nd winter at the helm of the Northern Michigan University men’s and women’s Nordic ski teams in 2011-12.

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NTN open XC ski trails to Skijourers and snow bikers

12/8/2011 - By Noquemanon Trail Network

This year the NTN will be introducing two new winter disciplines; skijoring and snow biking. Skijourers and snow bikers will be able to enjoy designated trails at the Forestville Trail system with the purchase of an NTN Membership.

Third shock's the charm
Third shock's the charm

Third shock's the charm

12/7/2011 - By Mike Muha

I sort of left it as a cliff hanger last week: Did the electrical shock to my heart get me out of atrial fibrillation (AF)? It did, but not quite the way anyone, including my doctors, expected it to.

Kick Waxing Tip from Marty Hall

12/6/2011 - By Marty Hall

Here is something I've just started doing with Toko Base Green. I did this twice last year with huge success - both for kick and glide.

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UPDATED: Team sprint podium for Randall, Bjornsen
UPDATED: Team sprint podium for Randall, Bjornsen

UPDATED: Team sprint podium for Randall, Bjornsen

12/4/2011 - By USSA

The U.S. Ski Team's Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) and Sadie Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA) combined for an historic FIS World Cup podium Sunday in a sprint relay in Duesseldorf. The U.S. team turned in a strong performance, finishing just 1.6 seconds behind Norway.

Kikkan Randall wins in Duesseldorf
Kikkan Randall wins in Duesseldorf

Kikkan Randall wins in Duesseldorf

12/4/2011 - By USSA

The U.S. Ski Team's Kikkan Randall skied a brilliant final in the freestyle sprint, making a critical pass in the homestretch to win her fourth career FIS World Cup sprint.

A quest for the perfect water bottle belt, Part 4
A quest for the perfect water bottle belt, Part 4

A quest for the perfect water bottle belt, Part 4

12/2/2011 - By Mike Muha

Angled and insulated holster, water bottle, pocket, gel flask and holder, and shock cord to hold loose ends. Is this it? Have I finally found the perfect water bottle belt?

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Today, I'm having my heart shocked
Today, I'm having my heart shocked

Today, I'm having my heart shocked

12/1/2011 - By Mike Muha

Yep, my heart is in A-fib and making shambles of my training. So this morning the doctor is putting me to sleep, then sending low-energy shocks to my heart to trigger a normal rhythm.

Wax report from CXC Team

11/30/2011 - By Jason Cork

This year in Yellowstone, we brought a relatively small group (seven) of skiers and only one coach, so waxing had the potential to get hairy if conditions got completely sketchy.

A quest for the perfect water bottle belt, Part 3
A quest for the perfect water bottle belt, Part 3

A quest for the perfect water bottle belt, Part 3

11/30/2011 - By Mike Muha

The next sweet water bottle belt to ingratiate itself was a Solda belt. It looked like a nice holster for the water bottle, and duo pockets on either side. Maybe this will be the one.

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