January 2009 – Page 4

Fischer/Fasterskier Photo Contest II

FasterSkierJanuary 23, 2009

Capture a moment of glory, despair, or just sweet action. Send your best “Racing” photo to FasterSkier and you could win one of several ski-related accessories from Fischer…not to mention everlasting fame! Thanks to Fischer (www.fischerskis.com) for sponsoring this contest! Theme: “Racing” Interpret it as you like. As long as it has something to do with competition, it counts! Seeing that it is winter, better make it a ski racing photo. Please include the name...

News Training Workouts

Level 3

January 23, 2009

Justin Freeman is a US Olympian in cross-country skiing. He races for the Saab Salomon Factory Team – http://www.skipost.com Level five, which I wrote about in my last article, is about improving race performance by working at a higher pace. Level three, which improves racing by working at a lower pace, is the natural complement to this training. Physiologically, the major goal of level three training is to improve lactate threshold. Your lactate threshold is...

Continental Cup Racing

SuperTour Heads to the Midwest

FasterSkierJanuary 22, 2009

The US SuperTour moves to the Midwest for the Midwest Grand Prix. The first stop is Mt. Itasca in Coleraine, Minnesota where both the men and women will race a pair of individual start 10k’s – a classic event on Saturday the 24th, and a freestyle on Sunday the 25th. Important: The Jury for the CXC Mt Itasca SuperTour has decided that current trends and forecasts show a reasonable window of FIS legal temperatures to...

Continental Cup General News

New England SuperTour Update

FasterSkierJanuary 22, 2009

We’re getting really excited for the upcoming Super Tour races in New England. For those of you who have a little more time and want a little more racing or promotional opportunity, please note that the Craftsbury Marathon and NENSA Women’s Day take place the weekend before the start of the Super Tour. The sprint at Rumford is Wednesday and the distance races at Trapp Family Lodge are Saturday and Sunday. We’ve had pleasantly cool...

Racing World Cup

Whistler World Cups Now Up For On-Demand Viewing

FasterSkierJanuary 22, 2009

http://www.universalsports.com/mediaPlayer/media.dbml?&_MODE_=ONDEMAND&DB_MENU_ID=&DB_OEM_ID=23000&CLIP_ID=360319&CLIP_FILE_ID=366090 Cross Country World Cup- Men’s Pursuit: http://www.universalsports.com/mediaPlayer/media.dbml?&_MODE_=ONDEMAND&DB_MENU_ID=&DB_OEM_ID=23000&CLIP_ID=360497&CLIP_FILE_ID=366293 Vancouver, CAN Sunday, January 18, 2009 Cross Country World Cup- Men’s & Women’s Team Sprint:

News Racing

New Course Creates Hub of Excitement

FasterSkierJanuary 22, 2009

The 28th Annual Craftsbury Marathon blends the old and the new this winter. The new course format reflects a return of sorts to the early days of the event, but the route has been rearranged to create a new and exciting experience for spectators and racers alike with the Center as the hub for all sorts of activity. Starting in the iconic New England setting of the Common, the new course will flow gently downhill...

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My First World Cup!

FasterSkierJanuary 21, 2009

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Seeley Hills Classic

FasterSkierJanuary 21, 2009

News

Snow Versus Air Temperature – Why?

FasterSkierJanuary 21, 20092

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Whistler World Cup Qualification

FasterSkierJanuary 20, 2009

by Bryan Fish We departed Anchorage, Alaska after delays and cancellations to US Nationals. It was good to get the skate race and classic sprint in, but everyone was hoping for more events to be held due to all the previous cancellations of SuperTour events. US SuperTour standings after the US Nationals selected the athletes to compete [...]

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Canadian World Cups

FasterSkierJanuary 20, 2009

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Canadian World Cups

FasterSkierJanuary 20, 2009

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Canadian World Cups

FasterSkierJanuary 20, 2009

News

Kris Freeman to Ski Craftsbury Marathon

FasterSkierJanuary 20, 20091

Ever wondered how you’d stack up against high level talent? Here’s your chance! The Craftsbury Marathon has always drawn a strong field of highly talented skiers (including the elder Freeman, Justin last year), but perhaps never more than this year. Long-time USST member Kris Freeman has announced he’ll join the ranks contesting the 28th annual Craftsbury marathon January 31st. To enthusiasts of Nordic racing, the Andover, NH, native needs little introduction: national team member for...

Continental Cup Racing Results

Kjoelhamar Edges Golovko in SuperTour Action, Grevsgaard Wins Women’s Event

FasterSkierJanuary 20, 2009

Aspen, Colorado – The Owl Creek Chase was only one of two SuperTour races taking place as part of the Aspen Nordic Festival last weekend. A 5/10km mass start classic event was held on the 16th. As the race was also part of the Colorado Invite RMISA collegiate competition, the field was large and very competitive. In the men’s race, Vegard Kjoelhammar (CU) edged the Saab Salomon Factory Team’s Andrey Golovko to take the victory...

Juniors Racing Regional / Local

Weekend Regional Recap

FasterSkierJanuary 20, 2009

Midwest Seeley Hills Classic Race – Hayward, WI CXC Report by Brian Gregg After a week of extreme cold, 465 racers enjoyed balmy temperatures in the high single digits for the 17th annual Seeley Hills Classic in Seeley, WI. The 22k and 42k event was dedicated to the memory of Gary Penman. In the 22k, University of Wisconsin Green Bay skier Santiago Ocariz took off from the start to win by over five minutes in...

News

SVSEF Joins Forces With The Community School

FasterSkierJanuary 20, 2009

The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation’s Nordic Ski Program and The Community School have joined forces to offer college preparatory education and competitive Nordic ski training to high school athletes. Nestled in the mountain town of Sun Valley, Idaho, The Community School offers its students an intellectually challenging and supportive environment in a serene and majestic setting. The Community School’s record of college placement is excellent and the student/teacher ratio is low. Under the leadership...

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2009 Seeley Hills Classic Video

FasterSkierJanuary 19, 2009

The 17th annual Seeley Hills Classic ski races on Jan. 17 were dedicated to the memory of Seeley entrepreneur and ski trail developer Gary Penman. The Seeley Hills Classic is a Birkebeiner qualifying race and is sanctioned by USSA. Special thanks to the race director Dennis Kruse!

General News US Ski Team

Team of 13 Named for XC Worlds

FasterSkierJanuary 19, 2009

WHISTLER, BC – Seven Olympians, including World Cup winner Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) and World Cup podium performers Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT) and Torin Koos (Leavenworth, WA), lead the way for the 13 person World Championship Team named Monday. U.S. Nordic Program Director John Farra announced the team following the final qualifying World Cups at the Whistler Olympic Park that ended Sunday. The team will compete in the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships Feb. 19-March 1...

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Whistler World Cups

FasterSkierJanuary 19, 2009

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