Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips

USSA Launches Level 100 XC Coaches Certification

4/3/2009 - By USSA

The certification is based on a curriculum of cutting edge coaching techniques, which are used by the U.S. Ski Team in its coaching of athletes like World Championship silver medalist Kikkan Randall and World Cup podium performer Andy Newell.

CXC Junior Development Program

4/1/2009 - By Yuriy Gusev

The CXC Junior Development Program will provide high level opportunities for the progression of athlete development within the Central Region. Applications must be sumbitted by April 10, 2009.

Free Nordic Walking clinic in Traverse City, April 8

4/1/2009 - By Pete Edwards

Free Nordic Walking clinics are coming to the Diabetes Open House at Bayview Wesleyan Church in Traverse City on Wednesday, April 8.

Paull and Prevolt win Boyne Highlands 10 Km Classic

3/10/2009 - By trvwynhuog

Saturday's Boyne Highland's 5 Km and 10 Km classic race had a semi-soft track that made it relatively easy to negotiate the many downhills on the course., , , , , ,

Good info

2/24/2009 - By Pharme138

Rebecca's race got off to a sketchy start as she forgot her water bottle and carrier in the van and didn't have time to track it down before the start. That meant racing without any drink on her until she could get feeds somewhere along the 50 km course., , , , , , , , , ,

Nordic Walking clinic in Frankfort, MI on Jan 31

1/28/2009 - By Pete Edwards

The FREE Nordic Walking Clinic will be offered at Frankfort’s Studio On Main on Saturday, January 31st at noon - 402 Main Street in Frankfort. Advance reservations appreciated, but not mandatory.

Excellent video of 2009 Seeley Hills Classic

1/22/2009 - By Mike Muha

Here's an excellent video showing classic race technique in action at the 2009 Seelely Hills Classic: Diagonal stride, herringbone, double pole, the proper technique for changing tracks - it'a sll here. CXC has done a great job on this 12 minute video.

Ski Lessons available in Marquette

1/20/2009 - By Maria Stuber

Former NMU team captain and current CXC Elite Team member Maria Stuber is be available for private or group lessons in the Marquette, MI area.

What, a new double pole?

12/23/2008 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

Has anyone watched the La Clusaz video of the World Cup 4x5 Women's Relay? Where is the new double pole? I don't even see any of the semi-new double pole from several years ago.

Beginning skate clinic in Hayward

12/14/2008 - By CXC Skiing

CXC and Outdoor Ventures will be co-hosting a cross-country ski clinic for beginners learning to skate in Hayward, WI.

Grasping the Moment

12/10/2008 - By Alexa Turzian

As we all live our separate lives from the moment we wake up to the second our eyelids fade away to sleep, we often forget who we are, where we are, and what we have in those moments in between.

Thanksgiving update

11/27/2008 - By Zach Caldwell

Happy Thanksgiving! Kris celebrated with about a six K pace session. This is a little harder than the easy activation intervals he’s been doing, but it’s also his first on-snow classic intensity of the season.