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Spillane Tears ACL, MCL; Will Miss December World Cups

Jul 29, 2010 - By Nathaniel Herz

- Earlier this week, Johnny Spillane was diagnosed with torn ligaments in his left knee, which will likely require at least four months of recovery. But according to Jarrett, after several injuries in the past few years, Spillane is “a pro at rehab.”

New Two by Fours, Bonfires, and Multigrain Pita Chips: An Afternoon at Andy Newell’s Cabin

Jul 29, 2010 - By Nathaniel Herz

- FasterSkier takes a trip to American sprinter Andy Newell's cabin in southern Vermont, where he's been doing construction all summer.

Pro Workout: Bounding Intervals with Kristina Strandberg

Jul 28, 2010 - By Topher Sabot

- Our Pro Workout series continues, this week shifting from rollerskis to running shoes for ski bounding intervals with XC Oregon's Kristina Strandberg. 1 Comment

The Pine Needle Stampede

Jul 28, 2010

- Run or walk! This is a relaxed race and a great family event. As summer moves into fall, it feels like a celebration. A festival atmosphere prevails as walkers and runners from all over the area gather to test themselves on 5K and 10K courses. Race...

In Contrast to Lake Placid Venues, Soldier Hollow Blazes its Own Path

Jul 28, 2010 - By Peter Minde

- FasterSkier correspondent Peter Minde examines the status of Soldier Hollow, in his second piece in a series looking at the status of various post-Olympic venues around North America.

Barbeques, Beer, and Training

Jul 28, 2010 - By Kieran Jones

- There's always a temptation to have a barbeque with your friends, knock back a few of your favorite adult drinks, then still head out for a long rollerski or run the next morning during the summer. How much harm can it do? FasterSkier talks to U.S.... 5 Comments

Last Chance to Win Swix Triacs!

Jul 27, 2010

- Time flies in the high-paced world of cross-country skiing, and it is once again time for our bi-weekly newsletter, the Start List. That means today is the last day to sign-up to be eligible to win a pair of new Swix Triac ski poles! Every...

Elliott Wins U-23 Title While Pulling Double Duty

Jul 27, 2010 - By Linnaea Kershaw

- We caught up with 22-year-old Tad Elliott, fresh off winning an U-23 national mountain bike title, and asked him about about juggling two sports, what it's like to mountain bike race in Europe and what's next for him. 7 Comments

What Happens To Successful World Junior Racers?

Jul 27, 2010 - By Joran Elias

- Identifying talent in endurance athletics at a young age can be a challenging task. Joran Elias gives a sense of what different levels of success at WJC/U23s might indicate, and how much variability there is between athletes in this respect.

Devon Kershaw Answers the Eternal Question: Who Would Win the Hushovd-Northug Cage Match?

Jul 26, 2010 - By Kieran Jones

- There are few sports that can challenge the intensity of cross-country skiing, but cycling is one of them. Anyone who has ever pedaled a road bike uphill--which includes almost all cross-country skiers--can appreciate the difficulty of the Tour de... 5 Comments

Pros of Tomorrow: Ida Sargent

Jul 26, 2010 - By Nathaniel Herz

- Before last year, Ida Sargent had had a handful of strong results, but the only way you wouldn't have heard her name by the end of the 2009-2010 season is if you'd been buried in a snowbank. At U-23's, Sargent nearly made the podium in the skate...

Old School Not Always Better

Jul 26, 2010

- A lot of things were better in the old days. But distance workouts in rubber boots?

Friend WebSkis, Win Rollerskis!

Jul 24, 2010

- WebSkis.com, the US distributor for Pro-Ski Rollerskis and Solda ski wax, is offering a drawing for a pair of Pro-Ski S5E skate rollerskis. To be eligible for this opportunity all you need to do is become a Facebook friend of WebSkis before August

Swix Sport USA To Become Swenor Roller Ski Distributor

Jul 23, 2010

- Swix Sport USA, the world leader in ski and snowboard accessories has entered into a long-term distribution agreement with Sport Import AS of Norway to become the exclusive distributor of Swenor brand roller skis and accessories for the U.S. market.

FasterSkier Podcasts on iTunes

Jul 22, 2010

- If you just can't get enough FasterSkier, and need a way to untether your ski addiction from your computer, you are in luck. FasterSkier podcasts are now available on iTunes. This means you can easily subscribe to the podcasts and transfer them...

How Many Hours? A FasterSkier Forum

Jul 22, 2010

- The eternal question of cross-country ski training: how much to train? This is a debate that will never find resolution for the simple reason that there is no one answer. We asked Marty Hall, Pete Vordenberg, and Eli Brown to offer some... 4 Comments

The Greatest Rollerskiing Road in the World

Jul 21, 2010

- If you feel like you have found the absolute greatest rollerskiing place on the face of the planet, we want you to tell us about it. Submit a few photos and a brief write-up (250 words maximum) explaining why you think your location is the...

Pursuits Fade from U.S. Domestic Circuit

Jul 21, 2010 - By Nathaniel Herz

- Of the 24 SuperTour races scheduled in the winter of 2009-2010, not one was a pursuit. The discipline presents a challenge to organizers, who must lay out a meticulously-designed stadium to accommodate equipment and ensure a smooth switch between... 1 Comment

Mythbusters: Protein

Jul 21, 2010 - By Maddy Wendt

- Protein is a very important component of any athlete’s caloric intake, but it can be difficult to sort myth from fact when judging how much protein to incorporate into your diet. 4 Comments

Summer School

Jul 21, 2010

- A business primarily known for being the only US importer of Marwe rollerskis, Finn Sisu Sauna and Ski Shop has even more to offer this summer. Last Monday kicked off the Sisu Summer Lecture Series.