Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips
$14,000 Available for Young Skier Programs
9/10/2009 - By Cherie Morgan
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has announced that it is seeking grant applications for young skier programs associated with middle and high schools and cross-country ski organizations throughout the country.
Video: Double push technique - One skate sprint
9/10/2009 - By nakkpeter
This is a great video showing one skate technique in sprinting. The skier gets lots of power, and really gets very high on the start of his push. He also demonstrates the double push technique with his inner leg.
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.
