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Johaug Takes Sixth Skarverennet Title; Jespersen Holds Off Northug for Win
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Johaug Takes Sixth Skarverennet Title; Jespersen Holds Off Northug for Win

Audrey ManganApril 21, 2012

Just when you thought the ski season was over, Norway hosted one of the world’s biggest ski marathons, the 38 k Skarverennet, on Saturday morning. About 12,220 skiers competed in the race that runs from Finse to Ustaoset, high in the mountains. Therese Johaug won in 1:41:33, defeating Norwegian teammate Marit Bjoergen by 19.8 seconds. Martine Ek Hagen took third, one-tenth behind Bjoergen. Johaug took it out hard up a long incline out of Finse, and Bjoergen...

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Bogus Basin Nordic Team Assistant Coach Opening
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Bogus Basin Nordic Team Assistant Coach Opening

FasterSkierApril 21, 2012

The Bogus Basin Nordic Team (BBNT) in Boise, ID is the club program serving youth skiers age 6-19 in Idaho’s Treasure Valley.  Currently, the team consists of around 10 high-school, 20 middle-school and up to 30 elementary aged skiers divided into 4 training groups.  Boise has several times been selected as a Top Ten city to live, work and play.  Boise has a nationally recognized outdoors community with a focus on whitewater and cycling but...

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In First Year, Red Mountain Academies Nordic Team a ‘Huge Success’

Alex KochonApril 20, 2012

Press release ROSSLAND, British Columbia — Red Mountain Academies started a Nordic Academy this year with the help and support of David Wood and Black Jack Ski Club. Four students attended the program in its first year, three from Rossland and one visiting from New York State. The program was a huge success with all four student athletes achieving great results both academically and athletically. The four athletes will all graduate together this year from Rossland Secondary School, and each...

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As Cote Embarks on New Career, Stegeman Readies to Take Reins at NENSA
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As Cote Embarks on New Career, Stegeman Readies to Take Reins at NENSA

Audrey ManganApril 20, 2012

In a sport that revolves around the winter season, spring invariably brings about new developments in preparation for the coming year. The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) announced in December that its executive director of five years, Pat Cote, would be leaving this spring to go back to school for a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. After a winter-long search, NENSA decided at the beginning of April on Maine native Zach Stegeman as his replacement....

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Most Unimproved: Women’s Sprinters

JoranApril 20, 2012

Last in the series of most improved/unimproved we finally turn to the women’s sprinters: Alena Prochazkova took a major tumble this season in sprints. She had been a fairly reliable presence in the semifinals until this season, when she appeared to often have trouble qualifying. Celine Brun-Lie also saw a major drop-off, but the much [...] Related posts:

  1. Most Unimproved Women: Distance
  2. Most Unimproved: Men’s Sprint
  3. Most Unimproved: Women’s Sprint

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Summer Programs Announcement

WestonApril 19, 2012

Greetings Skiers!Did you know?The Burlington-area has the highest density of the best Nordic skiers in the StateVermont is the best State in New England (Eastern High School Champions!)New England is the best region in the country (an unprecedented 4 c...

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About "The First 1000 Hours" blog

RStrumApril 19, 2012

About this blog - There just isnt very much out there for professional or volunteer coaches about 'best practice' in the world of coaching adolescent cross country skiers.  This blog will pull together ideas from a number of sources including club...

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Race Season Recap

FasterSkierApril 18, 2012

I’ve been meaning to write about my races this season for some time now but just haven’t found any time to do it, so I’m making the time now. I managed to get 5 races in, which was 2 more than I was hoping for. I started out with two short classi...

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L.L. Bean Donates $1 Million to MWSC For Healthy Hometowns Program
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L.L. Bean Donates $1 Million to MWSC For Healthy Hometowns Program

Audrey ManganApril 18, 2012

On Tuesday morning at its headquarters in Freeport, Maine, L.L. Bean presented Maine Winter Sports Center with a $1 million commitment to its Healthy Hometowns program. The gift is part of the outdoor company’s 100th anniversary celebration, which also included a $1 million grant to the National Parks Foundation and $500,000 that has already gone towards the creation of new athletic fields in Freeport. The goal of all three gifts is to make enjoyment of...

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Fast & Female XC Dryland Event in Oregon to offer Wisdom for Girls and Adults
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Fast & Female XC Dryland Event in Oregon to offer Wisdom for Girls and Adults

Audrey ManganApril 18, 2012

here to register. Bend, OR (April 16, 2012) – On May 20, the Athletic Club of Bend, Oregon, is partnering with Fast and Female to offer an energizing afternoon for both youth and adults. Fast and Female, a program launched seven years ago by 2006 Olympic gold medallist Chandra Crawford – is inviting girls ages 9 to 19 for a day of dance, activities, and inspiration from 3 pm to 6 pm. Following successful events...

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2012 Birkie DVD Available for Purchase
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2012 Birkie DVD Available for Purchase

Alex KochonApril 18, 2012

Whether you raced, watched or weren’t able to attend the 2012 American Birkebeiner from Cable to Hayward, Wis., the Birkie DVD has all of the excitement on tape for a “super-skier friendly” price of $14.95. According to the DVD description on Click here to view/buy the item at the Birkie Store Cost: $14.95 Includes: Great Birkie week highlights – Barnebirkie, Giant Ski, Barkie Birkie, etc. Highlights with commentary from the Skate race The FULL uncut Skate...

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Adjustment to Nordic Program Leadership Reflects Shift in Focus at USSA
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Adjustment to Nordic Program Leadership Reflects Shift in Focus at USSA

Audrey ManganApril 17, 2012

original announcement that the job title had been changed from Program Director to Program Manager. The context of the new hire (namely, the position’s vacancy for an entire season and the nordic program’s recent budget problems) next led to more questions about the reasoning behind the shift in staff hierarchy, which all ultimately boil down to: What does this actually mean? The difference between the directorship and the managerial position replacing it mainly involves USSA’s...

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Job Posting: NSCF-FXC Seeks Assistant Coach
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Job Posting: NSCF-FXC Seeks Assistant Coach

FasterSkierApril 17, 2012

Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks’ Fairbanks Cross Country (NSCF-FXC) racing program is searching for an assistant coach to work with its Prep and Comp Teams, serving primarily middle school and high school age racers as well as a few college age athletes. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established but growing program and to help athletes prepare for championship racing on their home trails as the NSCF will be the host of the...

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Kershaw on Bråten: “He Had a Real Way of Instilling Belief”

Nathaniel HerzApril 16, 2012

What do Vegard Ulvang, Bjørn Dæhlie, Marcus Hellner, Charlotte Kalla, Alex Harvey, and Devon Kershaw have in common? Aside from gold medals from the Olympic Games or World Championships? All of them, at one point or another, were coached by Inge Bråten, a fixture on the World Cup circuit who died last week at the age of 63. Bråten led his country’s national team from 1990 to 1994—a period in which Norway collected no fewer...

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First Day Back!

April 16, 2012

Today was our first day back to school & training after our two week spring break!  Everyone seems to be rested, healthy, and refreshed and it was a smiling and chatty bunch at practice today.  This morning during our morning training blo...

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First Day Back!

April 16, 2012

Today was our first day back to school & training after our two week spring break!  Everyone seems to be rested, healthy, and refreshed and it was a smiling and chatty bunch at practice today.  This morning during our morning training blo...

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