News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Year: 2007 ×

Feldjheim Clinic in Rockford Full

The Sten & Jen Clinic Sponsored by GRNST, The Bicycle Shop of Grayling, The Cross Country Ski Headquarters and the The Cross Country Ski Shop is now is officially full. New entries will be wait-listed.,

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Sep 28, 2007

When Roto Corking is Faster than Ironing

In powder or non-transformed conditions, a rotocork applied fluorocarbon ski is faster than an ironed-on fluorocarbon ski.,

By Ian Harvey
Sep 27, 2007

MTU inducts Milan Baic into Hall of Fame

Michigan Tech will induct seven new members into its Sports Hall of Fame during induction ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, October 27. Included is Michigan Cup skier Milan Baic, known as the man to beat on the Michigan Cup race circuit.,

By MTU Athletics
Sep 27, 2007

Anatomy of a Focus Shift

In the past several posts I’ve made reference to a change in the focus of Kris’s training in the current block. As this block comes to an end (the last session is on Friday) we get an opportunity to make some quantitative comparisons.,

By Zach Caldwell
Sep 27, 2007

First Snow in West Yellowstone

Snow has returned to West Yellowstone! Although it didn't stick very well in Town, the surrounding mountains are white again - strong evidence that the Yellowstone Ski Festival is only two months away!,

By Jamie Greene
Sep 26, 2007

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Toko Tech Manual 07/08 Available

The Toko Tech Manual has been updated! The Toko Tech Manual is written in a clear manner and includes what waxes and techniques to use, why, and when. It also gives a great overview of principles of ski preparation.,

By Mike Muha
Sep 26, 2007

Noque Race Fees Go UP after Sept 30!

Heads up! Save up to $35 by registering for the Noquemenon by September 30! ,

By Mike Muha
Sep 26, 2007

Pretty Good

Well, Kris is now the second-fastest guy on record up mt Moosilauke. Except that he’s not on-record. He’d have to show-up when Ruff and Cami are actually timing the event in order to go on-record. And that may be on the agenda for this Fall...,

By Zach Caldwell
Sep 25, 2007

Viessmann FIS World Cup Cross-Country 2007/2008

In the coming season, where no Olympic Games and World Championships will take place, the World Cup will include a total of 27 World Cup races per gender on two different continents. ,

By Tour de Ski
Sep 25, 2007

NordicSkiRacer Robinson 12th Overall at State Tri Championships

It was in the 30's over night, but that did not stop NordicSkiRacer Ryan Robinson and friend Mike Kotajarvi from racing in the Michigan Triathlon Championships at Pontiac Lake on September 16.,

By Mike Muha
Sep 24, 2007

Mixed Signals

Because we know from experience that heart rate suppression accompanies high training loads under a volume regime we have to acknowledge the possibility that Kris is feeling the stress of a high training load.

By Zach Caldwell
Sep 24, 2007

2nd Annual TART Trail Trek on the Boardman Lake Trail

The second annual Ross Cogger Memorial TART Trail Trek takes place on October 7. The TART-sponsored event is a fundraiser for the expansion of the Boardman Lake Trail and starts at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 7 ,

By Missy Luyk
Sep 22, 2007