Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips
Film and Wax Clinic Benefit for TC HS teams
1/3/2005 10:27:00 AM - By John Kostrzewa
Award winning "Unlimited, Clean Oxygen Fed Sport" will be shown January 14 in Traverse City, followed by a waxing clininc. Proceeds go to the local hgih school racing teams.,
Ski Walking takes off in Europe!
12/25/2004 - By Pete Edwards
Elite cross-country skiers have been benefiting from Ski Walking during the off season for years. Technical – Yes! However, this new fitness trend in Europe termed “Nordic Walking” has recently been simplified for the masses.,
West Yellowstone Report: Top 10 List
12/2/2004 10:22:00 AM - By Mike Muha
The top 10 most memorable moments at West Yellowstone Ski Festival...,
West Yellowstone Report: Great Skiing, Dining Hell
11/29/2004 3:47:00 PM - By Mike Muha
Thanksgiving’s waxing nightmare turned into Friday’s perfect day of skiing. Mid-20’s, sunny, no wind – it was hard not to jump and holler!,
West Yellowstone Report: Day 1 of the 5 Day Camp
11/24/2004 3:44:00 PM - By Mike Muha
It was a long drive up to the South Plateau. It’s only six miles, but with a convoy of vehicles, we only went as fast as the slowest one. Its snow and ice covered logging roads all the way. Several front wheel drive vehicles have to be pushed this day.,
West Yellowstone Report: There Really is Snow!
11/23/2004 9:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha
Take 5 NordicSkiRacer teammates, a bunch of Grand Rapids folks, John Aalberg and many other coaches, some snow, then shake (not stir). Go ski.,
A Week at the Yellowstone Ski Festival
10/27/2004 8:35:00 PM
It’s late October in West Yellowstone, Montana and winter is right around the corner. It snowed all last week and there are still a few inches on the ground. If the weather stays cold, this could be the good base we need to have great skiing next month! If you haven’t made your plans to attend this fall’s Yellowstone Ski Festival, I have one question: what are you waiting for?
Building and Using a Roller Board
9/28/2004 - By Mike Muha
Building a roller board is easy. Here's plans to my board and a sample workout.,
The New Skate Technique
9/12/2004 - By flsyguk
The 'double pole' has become the basis of all the skating strokes. In the V2 and alternate V2 the skier should finish the double pole in the direction of the power-side gliding ski before stepping off onto the other ski., ,
Doublepole with Medicine Ball
8/1/2004 - By Mike Muha
Here's a medicine ball exercise we've adopted for our Team NordicSkiRacer Thursday night strength sessions that simulates doublepoling.,
Seated Medicine Ball Toss for Two
7/26/2004 - By Mike Muha
Here's a seated medicine ball toss (also called a seated oblique toss) for two people that can really work your core muscles.,
Not What it Seems!
7/24/2004 - By Dan Motowski
The 4th lap 11:40? Whoa! Panic time - was I sick, I don't feel that bad? I was really pushing that last lap, too??,
