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Former Michigan Cup racer and current member of the Bridger Ski Foundation Pro Team Reid Goble has had a great couple weeks. First, he won the Minneapolis SuperTour race. Then he won a gold medal serving as a guide in the Paralympics. Finally, he's been chosen to race in the Men's 10km interval start classic race (3/20) at the FIS World Cup Finals in Lake Placid NY. Way to go Reid!

Excellent snow coverage for Black Mountain Classic

3/4/2010 - By Denny Paull

Excellent snow coverage remains at Black Mountain and should be expected for the 7th annual Black Mountain Nordic Classic 31 km classic and 10 km freestyle/tour scheduled for this Saturday March 6th.

Sprinting: Slowing Down to Go Fast?

3/4/2010 - By Chris Cook

As the sprint courses have grown in distance and time, not only on an international level but also domestically, controlling your tempo has become more and more crucial to laying down the fastest time of the day.

A look at the new NNN/NIS Xcelerator bindings

3/4/2010 - By Mark Waechter

More than any other single piece of equipment that I've seen for the coming (2010/2011) season, I'm really stoked to see the updated NNN/NIS bindings.

How to apply pure fluro wax to your cross country skis

3/3/2010 - By Frank Lundeen

How to apply pure fluro wax to your cross country skis using the corking method.

Whistler notes

3/3/2010 - By Mark Waechter

The work at Whistler was rewarding on many levels. It was great to join the team from Slovenia again. Equally enjoyable is the opportunity to see the athletes and coaches who have become good friends.

Randall gets another top 20

3/2/2010 - By US Ski Team

Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) wrapped up her 2010 season with yet another top 20 finish, skiing her way to 17th in 10K Freestyle in the final weekend of the FIS Cross Country World Cup.

Michigan Cup Sprint donates $270 to LiveStrong

3/2/2010 - By Mike Muha

Even though it there was a small turnout, the 2010 Michigan Cup Sprints generated $270 in proceeds that were donated to the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Norway wins Cross-Country medals ranking

3/2/2010 - By FIS

Norwegian cross-country team won the Olympic medal ranking. Five Gold medals, two silver and two bronze. Swedish team collected seven with 3-2-2. Third best cross-country nation became Germany with five (1-4-0). In total eleven nations were on the podium.

Yellowstone Rendezvous Race this weeked

3/2/2010 - By Sara Hoovler

TheThe Yellowstone Rendezvous Race is within sight on the calendar. With a bit of luck, a season’s worth of long skis, interval training, and hill climbs will pay off when the boom of the cannon signals the start of the race.

More on abnormal heart rates in cross country skiers

3/2/2010 - By Peter Vackx

The most prevalent racing heart condition, particularly in trained aerobic athletes such as soccer players, basketball players and especially X-country skiers, rowers and speed skaters, is without question atrial fibrillation (AF).

Muffin Race skiers celebrate the warmth

3/1/2010 - By Mike Muha

It was perfect conditions to race in swim suits at the 18th Annual Muffin Race at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Roscommon, MI on Sunday February 28, 2010.

Birkie has largest field ever

3/1/2010 - By Cherie Morgan

Honorary Starter, Wisconsin Governor James Doyle, welcomed the largest field of skiers ever in the American Birkebeiner’s 37-year history. He sent over 8,055 skiers on their way beginning at 8:00 a.m. FULL RESULTS.