Ski walking is a great alternative to rollerskiing. You can do long slow distance at an easy pace, intervals at any heart rate you can get to, or speed work. Tony Percha is doing easy repeats up a long hill at Kensington Metropark in Milford, MI.
Ben Saxton (Lakeville, MN) finished sixth Tuesady in the Under-23 World Championship Classic sprint, believed to be the best finish by an American man at U23 Worlds.
So far, we have been having so much fun and a lot of success as a team, however, these trips have left us with very little remaining funds (right now, our only funding comes from 1 year of dues from our 26 members).
Results from the Vasa Ski Club Tuesday Night 4k Freestyle Sprints on February 3, 2015 at Timber Ridge Resort.
To honor their race co-founder, Ted Okerstrom, the 39th annual North American Vasa invites area skiers to participate in a 12 kilometer tour. The event will be at Timber Ridge Resort on Saturday February 14th as part of the Vasa weekend of xc skiing.
With the cold weather predicted I expect the trail to again be excellent. I do however strongly recommend everyone leave the new skis in the car.
Important decisions still need to be made about what our winter trails in the Vasa area will be. Do we want all non-motorized trails to be multi-use trails shared during the winter by skiers, cyclists, runners, and snowshoers?
Huron Meadows Metropark in Brighton, MI will be opening the clubhouse for skiers 7 days a week. However, the park is in need of people who can work two 4-8 hour shifts for the remainder of the ski season.
After several close finishes over the past few week, Team NordicSkiRacer's Jay Woodbeck pulled off the win at the hilly Forbush 17k Freestyle
After several close finishes over the past few week, Team NordicSkiRacer's Jay Woodbeck pulled off the win at the hilly Forbush 17k Freestyle
Rebecca Davis was the top women in today's Hanson Hills 12k Classic, winnning in 56:13. The men's division was won by Milan Baic in 43:43, nipping Michigan Cup newcomer Jay Woodbeck by a mere three seconds.
Results from the Great Lakes District Junior National Qualifier freestyle sprint at Boyne Mountain on February 1, 2015.
Results from the Great Lakes District Junior National Qualifer distance freestyle race.
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Finnsisu Rollerski Marathon /Marwe Half Marathon Rollerski
Duluth, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Michigan Cup Committee Meeting
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Mill Lake Road, Grayling, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI