Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips

Team NordicSkiRacer takes training to a new level

8/24/2014 - By Mike Muha

We aren't sure about other Michigan Cup teams, but Team NordicSkiRacer takes training very seriously. This past Sunday, the team spent nearly eight hours training in preparation for the upcomng cross country ski racing season.

Vasa Ski Club Summer Nordic Training Camp recap

7/27/2014 - By Erin Lipp

As neighboring campers at the DH Day Group Campground huddled in tents to stay dry, a group of high school Nordic skiers grab their ski poles and jog over to the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb for a training session that will leave their legs burning.

The Causes of Cramping: A personal experience

6/30/2014 - By Mike Muha

Recent - and very unexpected - cramping of my calves while bicycling lead me to search for remedies. What I found was very unexpected.

Team NordicSkiRacer Mountain Bike Invitational

6/23/2014 - By Lisa

Come mountain bike with us on the Island Lake Rec Area Mountain bike trails. A fun ride, not a race (although there will be those who want to go fast...). Head out to dinner after!

CXC Skiing offers performance testing on 10x12 roller skiing treadmill

5/10/2014 - By Peter Graves

CXC now offers the opportunity for skiers of all ages to ski indoors on a 10x12 roller skiing treadmill which offers testing amenities like a VO2 max and lactate analyzer, and innovative Dartfish software imaging technology plus power poles.

You may have noticed RaceDingo.com on race suits this winter...

2/14/2014 - By John & Erica OHearn

You may have noticed a lot of RaceDingo.com racing suits on skiers this winter, at least I hope you have. RaceDingo is the result of an idea I had awhile back and am now going after full speed.

Nordic PSIA clinic at Hanson Hills on Jan 25-26

1/21/2014 - By Justin Andre

PSIA Clinic will be held at Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling, MI on January 25 and 26th for one day clinics, Level 1 or Level 2 examinations.

Cross Country Ski Skills Clinic Series at Nubs Nob

1/7/2014 - By Ben Doornbos

Cross country skiers can gather each week at Nubâ€™s Nob for a new nordic series created with fun, community, and skill building in mind. Happening every Wednesday night, this offers a great reason to get out of the house and on the trails.

Video: Paull, Morgan, Tripp XC skiing on Buck's Run

12/15/2013 - By Mike Muha

Quick video of Denny Paull (Strait Striders) - down from Cheybogan for the weekend, Jon Morgan (Cross Country Ski Shop), and Lewis Tripp (Team NordicSkiRacer) skating up the new hill on Buck's Run.

2014 We-Ski Program registration is open

12/10/2013 - By Linda Deneen

The North American VASA, the Vasa Ski Club and Timber Ridge Resort will once again offer the â€œWe Skiâ€ program, designed to introduce families and individuals to the many benefits and enjoyment of cross country skiing.

Kikkan Randall shows how to train like a champion

12/7/2013 - By Mike Muha

Universal Sports correspondent Nick Gismondi gets put through the ringer by cross-country skier Kikkan Randall.

PSIA-lead skate and classic clinic at Timber Ridge, Dec 8

12/5/2013 - By Amy Powell

The clinic will begin at 10am on Sunday with lunch break and end by 3:00pm. The day will involve half on classic ski technique and half on skating technique. Wax classic skis are highly encouraged.