The sun seems to set early at SoHo, but not so much for Kyle Bratrud who won the men's National Championship 15 k freestyle on Saturday.
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With ‘Bigger Target’ on His Back, Torchia Joins U.S. Ski Team, Sticks with NMU
Gabby NaranjaMay 10, 2016
After being nominated to the U.S. Ski Team D-team, Northern Michigan University junior Ian Torchia has decided to stay in school while simultaneously accepting the nod to the country's most-coveted training group. “One of the main reasons why I wanted this to happen is to show that you can do it while you’re in college,” Torchia explains.
With World Cup starts ahead of him, U.S. classic sprint champion Eric Packer talks about his successes this season and how he overcame a scary setback last June. "Everyone has to deal with adversity, what matters is how you respond," he explained.
What's the hardest workout Tad Elliott did before winning the 30 k freestyle mass start at U.S. nationals? The Crumble Workout. It involves all-out intervals and reduced rest in between. The goal: to blow up on the last or second-to-last interval.
Photos from U.S. Nationals: Classic Sprint
BrainspiralJanuary 12, 2016
U.S. nationals in Houghton, Mich. concluded last weekend with the 1.5 k classic sprints on the Michigan Tech Trails. Here are a collection of photos recapping the final day of the 2016 championships. Special thanks to Christopher Schmidt.
The U.S. Cross Country Championships opened Sunday in Houghton, Mich. with the Patterson siblings sweeping the top spots on the men's and women's podiums. Here is a collection of photos recapping the action.
For the second year in a row, U.S. Cross Country Championships are being hosted in Houghton, Mich. While the snow situation hasn't been ideal, organizers are optimistic for the week of races, which starts Sunday: “The conditions are really nice. ... It is really mid-season form," said Chief of Competition Jim Tervo.
U.S. Nationals Taking on El Niño: Races to Be Held as Planned in Houghton
Kaitlyn PattersonDecember 23, 2015
"Game on in Houghton" is the latest message from race organizers for 2016 U.S. nationals, after snowfall in the last few days has ensured the championships will be held Jan. 3-9 on Michigan's Upper Peninsula.