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Two Weeks of Quality Training at CXC Training Camp

The CXC Team August camp started in Hayward in Mid-August and then joined MN Nordic Project for a four day camp on the North Shore of Lake Superior to wrap up 2 weeks of quality training. ,

By CXC Skiing
Sep 5, 2006

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Use Plyometrics to Develop Explosive Strength for Cross Country Skiing

At the NordicSkiRacer.com June Training Camp, Coaches Fjeldheim and Ryan demonstrated six different plyometric drills to develop explosive strength in cross country skiers. Here's photos and video.,

By Mike Muha
Aug 28, 2006

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It's All About Technique

Took 2 minutes off my time trial time. Could it be better technique learned from Sten Fjeldheim and Jenny Ryan?,

By Mike Muha
Aug 19, 2006

CXC/ Birkie Summer Camp: An Intense 4 Days

The CXC/ Birkie Summer Camp was well staffed for the group of open camp participants. The coaching staff included recent Olympian and U23 World Chamionship team members.,

By CXC Skiing
Aug 15, 2006

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US Cross Country Team Gets Their Vegetables at New Zealand Camp

A handful of U.S. cross country skiers are back on snow for the first time since the end of last season, midway through the Ski Team's fifth consecutive preseason trip Down Under while other athletes nominated to the 2007 squad are training at home.,

By US Ski Team
Aug 11, 2006

The 10 Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make

Tenth and last in a series of articles about sports nutrition. In this installment: Far too often, athletes put themselves at a 'metabolic disadvantage' during a race by fueling improperly prior to the race.,

By Steve Born
Aug 9, 2006

Junior Biathletes 'Summering' in Snowy Argentina

While most US Biathletes are sweating through summer dry-land training, several National Junior team athletes are training on mid winter snow in Bariloche, Argentina.,

By US Biathlon Team
Aug 9, 2006

The 10 Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make

Ninth in a series of articles about sports nutrition. In this installment: Athletes who fail to replenish carbohydrates and protein shortly after workouts will never obtain full value from their efforts.,

By Steve Born
Aug 2, 2006

West Yellowstone Ski Festival Right Around the Corner

We estimate that close to 3000 skiers were in West Yellowstone last year to celebrate the start of the ski season. It’ll be tough to top 2005 but we are sure going to try!,

By Jamie Green
Jul 26, 2006

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The 10 Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make

Eigth in a series of articles about sports nutrition. In this installment: What if your nutrition plan is not working during an event?,

By Steve Born
Jul 26, 2006

How Technique-Specific VO2 Max Affects Racing Performance

Jenny Ryan et al. recently gave a presentation in Finland about how technique-specific VO2 Max can impact overall cross country ski performance. What are the implications for your training?,

By Jenny Ryan, Phil Watts & Randy Jenson, NMU
Jul 24, 2006

The 10 Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make

Seventh in a series of articles about sports nutrition. In this installment: Should you just grab something off the aid station table?,

By Steve Born
Jul 19, 2006