News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Year: 2007 ×

Don't Hope. Know. USST camp starting...

Directly Observed Training. You can't go into the season hoping to do well. You have to know what the athlete is doing and how it is working.,

By Pete Vordenberg, TeamToday.org
Jul 17, 2007

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The Tour de France: A Cross Country Skier's Perspective

A few pointers for skiers watching the Tour de France and wondering what the country is like for a skier and rollerskier!,

By Hugh Pritchard
Jul 17, 2007

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Ski Tunnel to be Built in Oberhof, Germany

The first ski tunnel in Central Europe will be built in the wintersport center of Oberhof (GER), as was decided by the Thuringia Cabinet in June.,

By FIS
Jul 16, 2007

Robinson and Ruffner Complete 2nd Annual Ryanman

Unlike last year's attempt on the first agonizing hot day of the year over a full Ironman-distance course, this year's event was shortened to a half-Ironman distance: a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride, and 13.2 mile run.,

By Mike Muha
Jul 16, 2007

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Two Biathletes Banned from Austrian Ski Federation

Biathletes Wolfgang Rottmann and Wolfgang Perner as well as two coaches were banned for life today from the Austrian ski federation for their role in a doping scandal at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.,

By SuperExtra
Jul 16, 2007

So What are the Various National Cross-Country Skiing Teams doing this Summer?

While the masses are heading to the beach and enjoying their holidays, Cross-Country skiers are already hard at work to be in top shape for the upcoming season which will include the 2nd Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski., ,

By FIS
Jul 15, 2007

Tour de Tart in Two Weeks

Are you ready to hit the trails for an evening ride to Suttons Bay! Now in its 7th year, Tour de TART – a one-way bike ride from Traverse City to Suttons Bay – will take place Friday, July 27.,

By Missy Luyk
Jul 14, 2007

16 Named to 2008 US Cross Country Ski Team

World Cup podium performers Andy Newell, Torin Koos and Kikkan Randall will lead the largest U.S. Cross Country Ski Team in 16 years. Three Northern Michigan University skiers make the team.,

By US Ski Team
Jul 13, 2007

40 Top Midwest Athletes Spend Week Training and Testing

Great sunny weather and over three dozen committed athletes highlighted the week in the Central Region. Top regional coaches and US Ski Team coaches led athletes through a week of testing, education and training.,

By CXC Skiing
Jul 12, 2007

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'Can't miss' Ski and Snowboard Hall, says Rand McNally

The U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum is highlighted as a 'can't miss' stop in Rand McNally's new Midwest Getaway Guide. ,

By US Ski Team
Jul 12, 2007

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Biathletes cross border, share training

'These athletes were probably doing 32 to 36 [miles per hour] on the steep downs,' Sweetser said. 'They all hit above 18 mph on the gradual down and flat.',

By Julia Bayly
Jul 12, 2007

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Photos of Junior National Team Rockin’ the Colorado Rockies.

The Minnesota members of the Junior National Team have been training in Winter Park, CO. The goals of the two-week high altitude training camp were high volume and pushing themselves to the next level.,

By US Biathlon Association
Jul 11, 2007

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