Billy Demong put himself in fighting position and went on to win Sunday's 10 k rollerski at U.S. Nordic Combined Championships in Lake Placid, N.Y., holding off the Fletcher brothers for his ninth national title.
Since nordic skiing is a lactate-tolerable sport, it's important to know how to get that stuff out of your system and deal with it on race day. That's why AWCA assistant coach Stefan Kuhn loves this lactate clearance workout: "It's super simple to do, but it really makes you have to dig deep," he says.
The Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association (TCCSEA) program is searching for a Head and Assistant Coach to work with its newly formed Nordic Junior Development and Competition Team, serving primarily middle school and high school age racers.
Amherst Regional High School is looking for a new head coach for their Nordic Ski Program. The program was established 5 years ago and has grown into a respectable team which competes in the Berkshire League throughout Western Massachusetts. The program is comprised of approximately 30 dedicated skiers and their supportive parents, one paid assistant coach, and many volunteer assistant coaches.
Sometimes you just need a little sugar, apples and oats warmed up in a homemade apple crisp. Whip up this recipe in less than an hour and save in the fridge for days.
The Alberta World Cup Academy is inviting participants to its third-annual Spray Drag running race up Spray Lakes Road on Oct. 12 in Canmore, Alberta. Winners take 50 percent of the proceeds, and a Lactate Challenge is also on the table.
Idaho Masters Skiers, Montana State University’s Movement Science Lab is looking for Nordic skiers to participate in a research project this fall and winter. We are looking for Masters-level cross country skiers who fit the following criteria: 40-69 years old, male or female. Competitive cross-country skiers who plan on participating in the 2014 Boulder Mountain Tour. Interested in being part of a ground-breaking study on this unique population of athletes. The purpose of the project...
Timed with the sunrise in Ancient Olympia, Greece, the Olympic flame-lighting ceremony on Sunday marked the start of a four-month countdown to the 2014 Winter Games exactly 132 days away in Sochi, Russia.
Saint Michael’s College Nordic Team is looking for an Assistant Coach for this winter. Saint Michael's is located in Colchester, VT.
CANMORE, Alberta — Team Ninja is very proud to announce it has a new member: Buff Canada has come on as a huge sponsor for us and provided us with custom TEAM NINJA Buffs! We are very grateful for Peter Collins and Buff Canada’s incredible generosity. The Ninjas will be sporting our new Buffs while training and racing towards our Olympic dreams and you can do the same by getting your very own TEAM NINJA...
Spaghetti Squash is super good for you, being rich in nutrients and low in calories. It also absorbs the flavors of the other ingredients really well. Use in place of pasta. Here are two delicious spaghetti squash recipes for you to enjoy.
Team Soldier Hollow, located at the 2002 Olympic venue in Midway, UT, is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic coach to work with our Devo Team skiers (ages 10 to 13). Ideal candidates will have experience cross country ski racing and/or coaching and waxing. Current USSA Coaches License is required.
Press release) This year’s CXC Coaches Conference will be focused on USSA Level 100 Coaches Certification and practical experience that a coach at any level can simply integrate into their training program. Coaches will be able to complete full certification during the weekend and receive certification license and a patch. Location Cable Community Center / County Highway M / Cable, WI 54821 / Map let us know.
Speed workouts make fast skiers in more ways that one might think, SMST2 Head Coach Gus Kaeding says. He lets us in on a couple of his go-to variations on a staple workout.
Always wanted to be a part of FS? Now’s the time! FasterSkier.com is looking to fill a variety of positions – full, part time and on an as-needed basis – as soon as possible, and definitely before the snow flies!
Paralympic medalist to join the ride BURLINGTON, Vt. (September 3, 2013) Vermont’s largest charity ride, the Kelly Brush Century Ride powered by VBT Bicycle and Walking Vacations, is set to roll on Saturday in Middlebury, Vt. Over 700 cyclists and handcyclists are expected to spin through the scenic Champlain Valley raising funds for adaptive athletes and ski racing safety. Among the riders will be 13-time Paralympic medalist Chris Waddell. He is the most decorated male...
Mmm, maple syrup! Ida Sargent shares one of her favorite homemade bread recipes and even the tip that makes it so sweet.
2013 National XC Coaches’ Education Symposium September, 27-29 2013 Begins: 1:00 PM, September 27 Ends: Noon, September 29 Location: Center of Excellence, Park City, UT Keynote Speakers: Guri K. Hetland Alberto Salazar Jack Roach
The Summit Nordic Ski Club (Summit County, Colorado) is fielding letters of interest and resumes for a part time J2-OJ coach for the 2013-14 competition season.
The Vail Nordic Center, located in beautiful Vail, Colorado, is hiring full and part-time positions for the winter 2013/14. We have a full retail shop, rental shop, service center, and daily lessons. We service a local clientele with varying experience to people from all over the world. We offer daily lessons in both classic and skate as well as specialty clinics throughout the season. We are known for excellent customer service and for going above and beyond with our customers.