News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

HCMA Boards Recommends Canceling Parkland Sale

James Young, Chairman of the HCMA board, announced that the proposed sale of the property connecting Kensington Metropark to Proud Lake State Park will be postponed until the Milford bond proposal is decided in the November election.

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Jul 10, 2004

The Michigan Cup Committee Meets on August 8

The Michigan Cup Committee meets on August 8 to discuss the upcoming season. Items to discuss include the schedule, whether to include sprint races, backup sites, rules governing skating in classic races, and the impact of relays on overall team point totals.

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Jul 10, 2004

CXC/Birkie Big Summer Camp - August 2-5

The CXC/Birkie Big Summer Camp will be held August 2-5 at Telemark Resort, in Cable, WI. Costs are $260 Room and Board and Coaching all inclusive. Discounts for members of summer training groups and scholarships available on request.

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Jun 25, 2004

Homes to be built on park lands

Fight plans to replace the Kensington to Proud Lake connector trail with new homes.

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Jun 22, 2004

Team NordicSkiRacer Announces Team House Plans

Team NordicSkiRacer.com today announced plans to purchase a house for the Team to stay during race trips from southeastern Michigan. ,

By Mike Muha
Jun 22, 2004

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Spots Open for Grand Rapids Aalberg Camp

The Grand Rapids Nordic Ski Team / John Aalberg Training Camp has a few openings available! The camp will meet at Pando Ski Area in Rockford (just north of Grand Rapids) on Saturday and Sunday, June 19-20.

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Jun 15, 2004

Houle & Tikh Overall Points Leaders for Team NSR

Here are the Michigan Cup results for everyone on Team NordicSkiRacer.com, sorted every which way... , , , ,

By Mike Muha
May 7, 2004

Physiology Performance Testing Opportunity

Participate in a Michigan State University study and get a treadmill VO2 max test with concurrent, pre-and post-exercise lactate monitoring (via finger stick), body composition analysis, and $50!

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Apr 20, 2004

"Let's Get Moving" kick-off on May 15

Sara Cockrell says, "I think the Grand Traverse area can beat Alpena  easily if we all participate by logging our miles from hiking, biking, rollerskiing, running, paddling, and many other summertime activities, and still have lots of fun. Join in and help us WIN!!!!

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Apr 17, 2004

Seattle Skier...Racing in Michigan?

I focused this year on Masters nationals, and trained hard and smart from April until Nationals. I had some minor setbacks along the way, but for the most part it went well. My memorable setback occurred when I decided to get my first physical checkup., , ,

By Eric Brooks
Apr 15, 2004

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NordicSkiRacer.com moves site

The data center that hosts NordicSkiRacer.com moved the web site to a new server last night. E-mail and some postings have issues...

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Apr 12, 2004

Jim Monroe Winner of March's Book

Jim Monroe of Traverse City won March's copy of Doug Garfield's 'The New Steady Ski for Nordic Athletes.' You could win, too - One more book will be given out in April!

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Apr 12, 2004