How to train for cross country ski racing
15 Simple Ways To Improve Your Athletic Performance Right Now, Part 2
11/9/2006 - By Steve Born
Part 1 discussed basic hydration, caloric intake, and the problem with simple sugars. In this article, the discussion continues with the topics of protein and electrolytes during training.,
The Interval Epidemic
11/3/2006 - By Zachary Caldwell
The current proliferation of interval-heavy training plans seems to have originated with research and subsequent training recommendations by Jan Helgerud. In my opinion, there is a major flaw in this approach.,
15 Simple Ways To Improve Your Athletic Performance Right Now, Part 1
11/1/2006 - By Steve Born
Proper fueling of the body prior to, during, and after exercise requires personal experimentation to find the ideal fit for you, the individual athlete. there are some basic guidelines that will enable you to eliminate much of the guesswork.,
Does it work? Treadmill Testing...
10/23/2006 - By Pete Vordenberg - TeamToday.org
Here are some results from the testing. Look them over carefully to see in what ways improvements were made and in what ways we failed to improve, or maintain improvement.,
The First Rule of Fight Club
10/10/2006 - By Pete Vordenberg - TeamToday.org
The eight rules of doing intensity training. Rule number one – know what you are doing, why you are doing it and how it should be done.,
Use a Lactate Pro to Find Training Zones
9/7/2006 - By Mike Muha
Sten Feldheim and Jen Ryan use Team NordicSkiRacer.com member Steve Kuhl as a guinea pig in a demonstration of how to use a Lactate Pro to determine appropriate training zones.,
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make
8/9/2006 - By Steve Born
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.,
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make
8/2/2006 - By Steve Born
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.,
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make
7/26/2006 - By Steve Born
Eigth in a series of articles about sports nutrition. In this installment: What if your nutrition plan is not working during an event?,
How Technique-Specific VO2 Max Affects Racing Performance
7/24/2006 - By Jenny Ryan, Phil Watts & Randy Jenson, NMU
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?,
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make
7/19/2006 - By Steve Born
Seventh in a series of articles about sports nutrition. In this installment: Should you just grab something off the aid station table?,
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make
7/12/2006 - By Steve Born
Sixth in a series of articles about sports nutrition. In this installment: Solid food vs. liquid food during long endurance events.,
