News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Specific Strength on Rollerskis: The Upperbody

Don't have access to a weight room or rollerboard? Use your rollerskis to strengthen your upper body.,

By Mike Muha
Jun 6, 2006

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CXC Announces Regional Training/Testing Camp

CXC Skiing announces the 2006 Regional Training/Testing Camp for CXC Ski Team, Regional Development Group, State Development Groups, and past year’s Junior Olympians. ,

By Scott Wilson
Jun 5, 2006

XCHQ's Caterina Gulledge Named Scholar Athlete of the Year

Cross Country Ski Headquarters racer Caterina Gulledge was named a 2006 Scholar Athlete of the Year by the Detroit Free Press.,

By Mike Muha
Jun 2, 2006

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CXC Ski Team May Training Camp Recap, Time Trial and Strength Test Results

The first objective of the camp was to assess the athletes’ general fitness. These tests do not directly relate to ski specific performance, but they indicate general areas of general physical strength and weakness.,

By Bryan Fish (Head Coach)
Jun 1, 2006

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Traverse City Smart Commute Week is next week! June 5-9, 2006

It's that time of year again! Put your car away and get your bike tuned up, your tennis shoes laced up or buy a BATA pass in preparation for the 12th Annual Traverse City Smart Commute Week! ,

By Missy Luyk
Jun 1, 2006

Kensington Metropark Makes Trail Improvements

A trail reroute, a trail repair, and a new set of mile markers are nearly complete this spring on Kensington Metropark's hike-bike trail. The reroute will make the trail slightly longer while eliminating a hill.,

By Mike Muha
May 28, 2006

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Another Trip to the Grand Canyon

Starting in May the weather gets a little hot, so the one thing I planned was being around water. In the GC that is not always an easy task.,

By Ken Dawson
May 25, 2006

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World's Longest Ski Tunnel Opens Soon

The construction of Swedens´ first and the world´s longest ski tunnel with the only indoor biathlon arena in the world was started in the spring of 2005 and the facility will be opened in the spring of 2006.,

By Mike Muha
May 25, 2006

2006 CXC Coach's Symposium Recap

The 2006 CXC Coach’s Symposium brought a large group of coaches from around the Midwest as far away as Traverse City and Detroit, MI. One of there tasks was to complete a SWOT analysis of Central Cross Country.,

By Bryan Fish
May 24, 2006

Noque Trail Meeting on May 23

The NTN's annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 23rd at 6:30pm at UP Front & Company. The event will include a Members Reception, a Silent Auction & the Annual Business Meeting.,

By Susan Brian
May 22, 2006

Haven't Received Your Michigan Cup Results?

Several individuals had their Michigan Cup results returned by the Post office due to an incorrect address. I'll mail another copy if you send me the correct address.,

By Ken Dawson
May 22, 2006

So How WAS the Regional Development Team Selected?

Sten Fjeldheim and Yuriy Gusev have an interesting e-mail exchange discussing the impact selection criteria can have on developing skiers.,

By Sten Fjeldheim and Yuriy Gusev
May 18, 2006