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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...)

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.

Durango Nordic seeks Head Coach

8/11/2008 - By Mike Elliott

Durango Nordic Ski Club (DNSC) in Durango, Colorado has an opening as the Head Coach for cross country skiing. The position is year-round and begins as soon as a candidate is available, but not later than October 10, 2008.

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.

Excellent snow conditions for the FIS Australian – New Zealand Cup

8/8/2008 - By FIS

The 2008 FIS Australia – New Zealand Cup (ANC) for Cross-Country Skiing will begin this weekend, kicking off with the Australian Sprint Championships at Perisher Valley on 9th August

Burke Goes Two-for-Two; Studebaker Hot on Shooting Range

8/8/2008 - By US Biathlon Association

Tim Burke scored his second victory of the week in the 12.5K Pursuit competition here today, while Sara Studebaker went 18 for 20 on the shooting range, jumping from third in the Sprint yesterday to the

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.

Burke Takes Sprint at Jericho

8/6/2008 - By US Biathlon Association

Jericho, VT, August 5. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) in his first competition since the end of March, started a new season exactly where he left off, with a win in the 10K Sprint today at the Ethan Allen Firing Range.

Volunteers need today and this week by TART

8/5/2008 - By Missy Luyk

We're mulching the wind break on the Leelanau Trail this afternoon. Plus we need Tour de Tart volunteers.

www.northboundoutfittersmi.com/xc-ski.html

Roller Loop and Shooting Range Opens in Lake Placid

8/5/2008 - By US Biathlon Association

Lake Placid, NY. August 4. This past weekend the long-awaited roller loop / shooting range training facility opened adjacent to the Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex.

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.

FIS sub-committe to promote rollerski competition in US

8/1/2008 - By Özkan Koyuncu, FIS

We are really active in Europe but our goal is to engage countries from the American and Asian continents. I know that there are lots of roller skiers but unfortunately they are not participating in any FIS activities. We will try to reach them.