How to train for cross country ski racing

Are you on Track? How much is enough training?

2/5/2008 - By Pete Vordenberg, TeamToday.org

The question of how much training is enough is obviously a flawed one. The specifics of training are every bit as important as the amount.,

Diabetes

11/20/2007 - By Kris Freeman

I have been diabetic for seven years. In that time I have never had to compromise my lifestyle because of my condition. I have carefully selected the people I use as resources for information and guidance.,

Fit to Ski - Nutritional Concerns

10/24/2007 - By Bob Morrel - FIS Medical Committee

Proper nutrition has a direct impact on athletic performance both in training and competition. In an easy-to-use ABC format, this article lists simple steps for skiers to maximize their nutritional preparation and knowledge.,

Sten Fjeldheim: Do the Dirty Johnson!

10/9/2007 - By Mike Muha

The "Dirty johnson" allegedly earned it's name when Andrew Johnson demonstrated it to a group of skiers and coaches.

Lake Placid Camp 07 - update #1

10/4/2007 - By Pete Vordenberg, TeamToday.org

Nat. Coaches Conf. Lake Placid Camp. 2 Questions. Question 1. We only have X amount of time to train? Question 2. How high are the elbows in double poling and V2 skiing?,

No more pain...

8/10/2007 - By Mike Muha

Don't let it get you down - the soreness will go away with frequency of exercise.

Adequate Nutrition For Performance and Health for Female Cross Country Skiers

6/11/2007 - By FIS

Extrapolating from studies conducted in elite summer sports has greatly enhanced our understanding of the issues related to female-specific nutrition as they apply to winter sports.,

Standardized Fitness Test for Cross Country Skiers

5/30/2007 - By Mike Muha

The US Ski Team for years has had a standardize method of testing cross country ski athletes so tests could be compared across the country and at different times of the year. You can easily perform these tests, too!,

How to do Speed Work

4/26/2007 - By Mike Muha

Athletes Chris Cook, Torin Koos, and Andy Newell take you through a US Ski Team speed and power development workout.,

The Best Training Investment You’ll Ever Make

4/17/2007 - By Kip Knight

The New Leaf Active Metabolic Assessment System can benefit any physical fitness buff from the athlete that is training and racing on a weekly basis to the individual wanting to trim down and firm up in the most efficient and safest way possible.,

Hitting the Road, and the Transition to Snow…

11/18/2006 - By Pat Casey for TeamToday.org

It is a tough time of year for training. The weather this time of year rarely cooperates with your training plan.,

15 Simple Ways To Improve Your Athletic Performance Right Now, Part 3

11/16/2006 - By Steve Born

Part 1 discussed basic hydration, caloric intake, and the problem with simple sugars. Part 2 continued with the topics of protein and electrolytes during training. In this final installment, the topics turn to pre-race, race, and post-race fueling.,