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West Yellowstone Report: There Really is Snow!

Take 5 NordicSkiRacer teammates, a bunch of Grand Rapids folks, John Aalberg and many other coaches, some snow, then shake (not stir). Go ski.,

By Mike Muha
Nov 23, 2004

A Week at the Yellowstone Ski Festival

It’s late October in West Yellowstone, Montana and winter is right around the corner. It snowed all last week and there are still a few inches on the ground. If the weather stays cold, this could be the good base we need to have great skiing next month! If you haven’t made your plans to attend this fall’s Yellowstone Ski Festival, I have one question: what are you waiting for?

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Oct 27, 2004

Building and Using a Roller Board

Building a roller board is easy. Here's plans to my board and a sample workout.,

By Mike Muha
Sep 28, 2004

Doublepole with Medicine Ball

Here's a medicine ball exercise we've adopted for our Team NordicSkiRacer Thursday night strength sessions that simulates doublepoling.,

By Mike Muha
Aug 1, 2004

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Seated Medicine Ball Toss for Two

Here's a seated medicine ball toss (also called a seated oblique toss) for two people that can really work your core muscles.,

By Mike Muha
Jul 26, 2004

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Not What it Seems!

The 4th lap 11:40? Whoa! Panic time - was I sick, I don't feel that bad? I was really pushing that last lap, too??,

By Dan Motowski
Jul 24, 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

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

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

Milan Baic's Pre-Vasa Clinic: Session 3

Milan Baic's racers spend the clinic learning about what to do in the days leading up to the race, race day preparation, and how to have a good start...,

By Bob Eifler
Mar 6, 2004

Milan Baic's Pre-Vasa Clinic: Session 2

We spent about 45 minutes on a hands-on waxing session, with Milan demonstrating and each of us prepping our skis. Then it was snow time.,

By Bob Eifler
Feb 8, 2004