News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Competitive Advantage: Rollerskiing at Night
Just because it's dark after work doesn't mean I can't train outside. School teachers get out early enough to train while there's light. If I don't get out in the dark, I'm giving those teachers an advantage when racing season begins.,
By Mike Muha
Dec 20, 2001
The Wixom, South Lyon, Island Lake, Kensington Connector
There is now a paved path that connects the Kensington Metropark bike path with the Island Lake State Park bike path, and those paths to the Wixom / South Lyon rails-to-trails path.,
By Mike Muha
Nov 25, 2001
Creative ways to get that long climb, without killing yourself getting back dow
Want to climb that long hill on your rollerskis, but afraid of killing yourself on the way back done? Put your spouse, significant other, or friend to work.,
By Mike Muha
Nov 24, 2001
Body Fat Norms
This is simply a table that defines what's considered Ideal, Good, Moderate, Fat, and Obese, by age and gender.,
By Mike Muha
Jun 16, 2001
VO2 Max Norms
This table shows what's considered Low, Somewhat Low, Average, High, and Very High maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 Max) in ml/kg/minute, by age and gender.,
By Mike Muha
Jun 16, 2001
Strength Lecture from the XC Oregon June 2001 Race Camp
Notes about strength training from the XC Oregon June 2001 Race Camp.,
By Mike Muha
Jun 16, 2001
The Power Phase: Building Strength in the Fall
Notes from the XC Oregon June 2001 Race Camp specifically addressing weight training in the late Fall, before the Transition Phase into the Racing Season.,
By Mike Muha
Jun 16, 2001
Skate & Classic Technique Tips
Skate and classic technique tips from the 2001 XC Oregon Spring Race Camp.,
By Mike Muha
Jun 16, 2001
