Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips

The Master Skier: Pre-Season 2007 in the Mail

10/30/2007 - By Mike Muha

Got my first issue of The Master Skier in the mail this weekend. You get yours? No? You belong to American Cross Country Skiers? No?

Testing Camp Coming

10/30/2007 - By Zach Caldwell

On Monday Kris will fly out to Utah for a very quick (he flies back Tuesday) testing camp at the USST sports science facility in Park City. He may do a handful of tests, but the reason he’s flying out is for the treadmill rollerski MaxVO2 test.,

5th Annual Steamboat Nordic Camp

10/30/2007 - By Emily Lovett

Olympians Todd Lodwick and Sarah Konrad set the tone for the top notch coaching staff. The 2-day format is an action packed, fun filled way to kick the ski season.,

Hauling Ass

10/26/2007 - By Zach Caldwell

Kris says that he was able to put himself into new territory in terms of perceived lactate load, and still recover on the fly with relative ease.,

Do the Flatbeiner and Super Flatbeiner Rollerski Challenge

10/24/2007 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

Time for the annaul Flatbeiner and Super Flatbeiner rollerski tour/chanllenge in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Rollerski up to 79.5K! (or any shorter distance).,

Northern Illinois Hosts Two Clinics

10/24/2007 - By Thomas Dvoratchek

Northern Illinois Nordic is hosting a CXC roller ski clinic run by CXC coaches and athletes on November 3 and 4.,

Fit to Ski - Nutritional Concerns

10/24/2007 - By Bob Morrel - FIS Medical Committee

Proper nutrition has a direct impact on athletic performance both in training and competition. In an easy-to-use ABC format, this article lists simple steps for skiers to maximize their nutritional preparation and knowledge.,

Changing Season - Changing Fitness

10/22/2007 - By Zach Caldwell

In the past couple of days Kris has had a couple of indications that his fitness profile has changed. Mind you - this is not news. We’ve been discussing this change for quite some time. It’s just a couple of observations on the changing season.,

CXC Extends Deadline for XC Ski Camp

10/20/2007 - By CXC Skiing

This will be a great weekend Camp for training and technique instruction with the entire CXC Olympic Development Team of athletes and coaches.,

He's Fit

10/19/2007 - By Zach Caldwell

Kris did his Sunapee time trial this morning in 20:31 - 13 seconds faster than his previous best time, and 18 seconds faster than last November. He paced the effort fairly conservatively today, and the result was obviously much better than on Oct 4th.,

More Photos from Fjeldheim Clinic in Grand Rapids

10/18/2007 - By Mike Muha

One group skiing classic, the other perfecting skating without poles. Everyone enjoying the sun and warm temperatures.,

Whiteface TT - 2nd Place, Good Test

10/17/2007 - By Zach Caldwell

Kris started the race according to plan - fairly conservatively. He heard Duncan behind him and figured that the pack was there. By the time he turned around to take a look, about three minutes into the race, they had put a pretty big gap on the field.,