Training
There is really only one way to become a faster skier. Train. We will keep you inspired with training reports from the best around, as well as articles on specific workouts and suggestions on how to improve your own training. Use the links below to view articles in a specific sub-category, or srcoll down to view all Training articles.
Technique
The most controversial of topics. After fitness, the best way to ski faster is to do so more efficiently. There are many opinions on what is the "best technique." We present different viewpoints from around the ski world.
Workouts
Don't let your training get stale! Examples of workouts that you can add to your own training.
Lifestyle
Skiing is more than just a sport, it is a way of life. Articles discussing the life style of a Nordic skier, as well as suggestions to bring balance.
Strength
Articles on strength training.
Camps
Reports from local, regional, national and international camps used to prepare for Nordic ski racing.
Health
We aren't doctors, and we try not to play one on the internet. But if we find health information that we feel affects cross-country skiers as a group, we do our best to pass it along.
Testing
Reports on the scientific approach to better understanding the human body as it responds to training.
All Training Articles
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- Kick-double pole is your friend. Learn it, and utilize it, to maximize your racing potential! Plus Toko wax recommendations for the Boulder Mountain Tour.
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Feb 2, 2010
- Brian Gregg outlines a 7-day training plan prior to competing in a marathon, plus tips on getting through the race and how to recover afterward.
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Jan 13, 2010
- I was not a Bill Koch League skier, so when I was first charged with supervising Craftsbury's BKL program this spring, I was at a bit of a loss for ideas.
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Dec 27, 2009
- FS Author Nat Herz copied the link to this article during a FasterSkier email team-building session earlier this month. It is written by a guy that turned himself into a Dope...
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Dec 16, 2009
- Whether you get the chance to travel to snow in November or not, there will inevitably be a time when you want to race fast without having spent much time on snow. Lots of sk...
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Dec 15, 2009
- After taking my first ski on the local trails yesterday, I quickly remembered how spoiled Anchoraguans are with Kincaid Park. But, a quick look at 6 Comments
Dec 9, 2009
- For those of you who haven’t been able to seek out early-season snow, here’s some advice from the Craftsbury Green Racing Pro...
Dec 4, 2009
- A detailed look at Exertional Rhabdomyolysis, a nasty condition that can be caused by extreme exertion and dehydration. Rhabdo was mentioned in a recent FS article - here a...
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