Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips

Rolling and Poling

7/24/2009 - By Mike Stahlberg

In July, cross-country skiers are as rare as Christmas ornaments. Unless they’re on roller skis like Lars Floras and his friends. No snow is no problem for these elite cross-country skiers.

World Champion skier Todd Lodwick learned Wednesday that watching the Tour de France can be as dangerous as competing. The U.S. Ski Team athlete was involved in a car-bike collision while riding back from spectating at a Tour stage.

Upcoming clinics, certifications, camps, conference, rollerski and running event

7/22/2009 - By CXC Skiing

Lot of regional and national events...

Combined Team Takes on the Tour

7/21/2009 - By US Ski Team

While Lance Armstrong was chasing teammate Alberto Contador up the climb to Verbier Sunday, athletes of the U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team were previewing stage 17 of the Tour de France from Bourg-Ste.-Maurice to Le Grand-Bornand.

Ready, aim, fire

7/20/2009 - By Peggy Shinn, USOC

At 8 p.m. on a rainy evening in June, Haley Johnson is lying on her stomach on the floor, legs splayed behind her as if she were wearing her cross-country skis instead of red Crocs.

Freeman Speaks Out About Diabetes

7/15/2009 - By US Ski Team

Even with intense training for the 2010 Olympics at the forefront of his mind, Freeman is taking the time to speak to youth about Diabetes.

The importance of rest days during the transition months

7/15/2009 - By Lee Hawkings

Earlier this spring I discovered for the first time what will happen if you neglect to take rest days and continue to train hard.

Annual Masters camp at Telemark Resort

7/14/2009 - By CXC Skiing

August 7th to August 9th is set for the annual Masters Camp for all level skiers

Training in New York City

7/13/2009 - By Megan McTavish

I had never been to New York City before and so I was really looking forward to going and spending some time exploring the city. However, it also happened to be a 16 hour week of training for me.

Second biathlon training camp conducted

7/13/2009 - By teamusa.org

The second training camp of the Mens National A Team just finished after three weeks and the athletes as well as the coaches have all reason to be optimistic about the upcoming season.

Athletes Cook Up A Storm at Center

7/9/2009 - By US Ski Team

With the 2010 Olympics right around the corner, U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding athletes are getting an important lesson from the U.S. Olympic Committee on how to eat for athletic success.

"I got into it"

7/6/2009 - By Pete Vordenberg

Many times we are told to do the rational thing. And this is very sound advice too, to be safe. But, at the risk of being irresponsible, let me encourage you to dismiss that advice utterly and follow that thing you love with everything you can muster.

Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips

Rolling and Poling

7/24/2009 - By Mike Stahlberg

Lodwick in Car-Bike Crash

7/23/2009 - By US Ski Team