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US men win first two races at New Zealand Winter Games

Freeman and Newell finish 1-2 in the 15K Classic, and the US men take all three top spots in the freestyle sprint.

By Mike Muha
Aug 15, 2011

Grand Marais rollerski marathon October 1

The Grand Marais Michigan Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 1st annual roller ski marathon is on for October 1st. The race will begin in downtown Grand Marais and proceed West on H58 approximately 15 miles to the turn around point.

By Denny Paull
Aug 12, 2011

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NCCSEF renamed National Nordic Foundation

The National Cross Country Ski Education Foundation (NCCSEF) has been renamed the National Nordic Foundation (NNF) to better represent the foundations updated goals of raising funds to support key Pillar Projects in the Nordic skiing disciplines.

By Andrew Gerlach
Aug 12, 2011

Speed session, with a twist

This workout focused on 15-30 second efforts. While the longer duration can get away from pure speed, we focus on high-quality (L1 / L2) distance training between each interval to prevent accumulating fatigue.

By Matt Whitcomb
Aug 9, 2011

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Kensington gets connector to Milford-Kensington trail

Rollerskiers (and bikers, inline skaters, and runners) will be able to roller ski 18.1 miles (28K) around Kensington, out to Milford, and back again, without having to ski on the park road.

By Mike Muha
Aug 8, 2011

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Rollerskiing added to North Shore Inline Marathon

“I am very pleased and excited to announce that the NorthShore Inline Marathon will be adding a rollerskiing division to the 2011 race, held on September 17 after the last wave of inline skaters” announced Executive Director Skeeter Moore.

By Skeeter Moore
Aug 4, 2011

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100 miles. Up mountains. In the middle of the summer

Andy's making us nervous. "Hey guys, let's start out easy but we should be able to average 16-17 mph. Do you want to try these Hammer Anti-Fatigue Caps? What, you only want to average 15?Just take it easy to the first rest stop.

By Mike Muha
Aug 3, 2011

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I-96 repairs to impact Kensington - Island Lake connector path

The paved trail connecting Island Lake Recreation Area to Kensington Metropark will close intermittently from Aug. 1 through November. The closure is the result of I-96 bridge repairs over the Huron River in Oakland County.

By Mike Muha
Jul 29, 2011

Birkie fees go up on July 31

The American Birkebeiner and Kortelopet fees go up on July 31. Register now to avoid added costs....

By Mike Muha
Jul 25, 2011

Double pole intervals

5 x 3 min intervals building from high threshold (L3) to maximum effort on the last effort, 3-4 minute recovery between each. We choose safe roads, and a gradual grade with smooth pavement to ensure high speed.

By Matt Whitcomb
Jul 22, 2011

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Continental Cup launches down-under

While many people in the Northern Hemisphere are at the beach, the racing season in the Southern Hemisphere is kicking off. The FIS Cross-Country Continental Cup will launch it’s competition season on 23rd-24th July 2011 at Falls Creek, Australia.

By FIS
Jul 21, 2011

37 miles of smooth pavement

The final 11-mile stretch of the Pere Marquette Rail Trail, running from Farwell to Reed City, recently has been resurfaced and will be the focus of a community celebration at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at the City of Evart Depot.

By Mike Muha
Jul 21, 2011