Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips

More European Competitions Coming Up for the US-Team

9/9/2009 - By Viktoria Franke USBA

After finishing the training camp in Sweden the men headed to Ruhpolding Germany at the beginning of the week.

Video: Training at Whistler

9/8/2009 - By Andy Newell

US Ski Team 10k time trial in Whistler - video by Andy Newell.

Whistler- Final post from home

9/8/2009 - By Pete Vordenberg

Whistler is home now. Next time we're here is for the Olympics. 160 away.

Checking in with Andrea Mayo and Grace Boutot

9/4/2009 - By US Biathlon Association

Interviews with teen biathletes Andrea Mayo and Grace Boutot.

Whistler Sept Camp - Update 2

9/3/2009 - By Pete Vordenberg

There are doubters, whiners, complainers and bitchers. And there are hard chargers. Who do you think will win?

CXC Masters Team fills up

9/3/2009 - By CXC Skiing

CXC Masters Team is continuing to grow! 26 members in June, 40 members in August and the goal is 50 by October 1! CXC Masters Team limit is only 50 members so don't miss your chance.

Whistler Aug/Sept Camp - Update 1

9/2/2009 - By Pete Vordenberg

Train hard. Rest well. Don't make me come down there.

CXC/Birkie Masters Camp at Telemark Resort photos

8/24/2009 - By Yuriy Gusev

This inaugural CXC/Bikrie Masters Camp brought over 25 participants of different level of skill and ability from MN, WI, MI and IL.

Summer Training Equipment for Para-Nordic Skiers

8/20/2009 - By Jeff Whiting & Margaret Barron

Although double poling ergometers have been shown to be sport specific in able-bodied skiers, marked physiological differences may exist between able and disabled skiers.

Calculating training load

8/19/2009 - By CXC Skiing

From the Coach's Corner at CXC Skiing: How to calculate training load.

CXC Academy releases period 5 training program

8/18/2009 - By CXC Skiing

Period 5 is the first period of the pre-competition phase of the year. More attention is placed on ski specific activities in intensity and distance training. We will shift back to max strength half way through this period after 6 weeks of power velocity.

This is what I like

8/17/2009 - By Pete Vordenberg

The National Training Group (NTG) wraps up, USST back from New Zealand, and coaches conference info...