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Fischer Skis and Boots Dominate the Nordic World Ski Championships with Record Number of Medals
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Fischer Skis and Boots Dominate the Nordic World Ski Championships with Record Number of Medals

FasterSkierApril 1, 2011

AUBURN, N.H. — Fischer Skis announced today that its skis and boots dominated the Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo, Norway, and Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, held February 24 through March 6, 2011. The company beat its record figures from the Vancouver Winter Games to win 50 gold, 45 silver and 35 bronze medals, making Fischer more successful than ever before. Overall, 71% of the ski medals and 32% of the boot medals went to athletes who...

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Concept2: Ski Train Without Snow

FasterSkierApril 1, 20111

Measure Results Now for a Faster Season next Year March 31, 2011 – As the winter racing season draws to a close, skiers around the world are asking themselves and their coaches the following question: How can I train better now so I’m faster next winter? While there is no single training method or modality that will make the difference for everyone, there are tools that everyone can use to guide their workouts and make...

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Sun Valley Notes: Hamilton’s Break, Elliott’s Classic Breakthrough, and $$$
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Sun Valley Notes: Hamilton’s Break, Elliott’s Classic Breakthrough, and $$$

FasterSkierMarch 31, 2011

Off days are good for any number of things: big breakfasts, easy ski sessions, and watching NASCAR on TV. (Yeah, it’s been a slow afternoon at the FasterSkier regional headquarters). But they’re also good for catching up on all the things we missed from the last few days. Below is a brief selection. –Simi Hamilton’s dominating performance in the men’s prologue on Tuesday was a demonstration of what a well-trained athlete can do in a...

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Skiers to Watch in 2011-2012

FasterSkierMarch 31, 2011

Trying to dig a little deeper than the Harvey-Kalla group, I've come up with a short list of some young(ish) skiers who I think are worth watching. Additions are welcome...MENWho: Finn Hågen Krogh (21 years old)Where: NorwayWhy: Capping a good season ...

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Skiers to Watch in 2011-2012

FasterSkierMarch 31, 2011

Trying to dig a little deeper than the Harvey-Kalla group, I've come up with a short list of some young(ish) skiers who I think are worth watching. Additions are welcome...MENWho: Finn Hågen Krogh (21 years old)Where: NorwayWhy: Capping a good season ...

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Skiers to Watch in 2011-2012

FasterSkierMarch 31, 2011

Trying to dig a little deeper than the Harvey-Kalla group, I've come up with a short list of some young(ish) skiers who I think are worth watching. Additions are welcome...MENWho: Finn Hågen Krogh (21 years old)Where: NorwayWhy: Capping a good season ...

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Lauren Fleshman

FasterSkierMarch 31, 2011

Okay, I am going a little overboard here. I found a blog that I LOVE yesterday, and I feel like I need to share it with the entire world. By the end of my campaign to share the awesomeness I will have increased Lauren Fleshman’s blog readership by ...

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Job Opportunity: FXC Assistant Coach

FasterSkierMarch 31, 2011

Fairbanks Cross Country (FXC), the Nordic Ski Club Fairbanks’ (NSCF’s) year-round middle and high school junior racing program is seeking an assistant coach to work as part of a team of professional and volunteer coaches within the NSCF who are dedicated to helping Fairbanks’ skiers get the most out of their skiing experience. FXC is entering its sixth season and continues to grow and improve, engaging 43 athletes this past year who ranged from second-year...

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Toko: Race Reports from World Masters and Engadin
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Toko: Race Reports from World Masters and Engadin

FasterSkierMarch 29, 2011

    Garrott Kuzzy Checks in from Switzerland’s Engadin Ski Marathon and comments on the Importance of Structure   I just returned home to Hayward after a week long adventure in St Moritz, Switzerland for the 2011 Engadin Ski Marathon.  The crust cruising is at its finest right now and, after skiing all day, I am finally able to sit down and recap the events from Switzerland.   The 2011 Engadin was the inaugural CXC Masters...

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FasterSkierMarch 27, 2011

It’s time to fill in the blanks about my 2010-2011 ski season. Since my last post was in December, it appears that I have not fully grasped the concept behind blogging.  The most important aspect of blogging is the update, something I have faile...

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FasterSkierMarch 27, 2011

It’s time to fill in the blanks about my 2010-2011 ski season. Since my last post was in December, it appears that I have not fully grasped the concept behind blogging.  The most important aspect of blogging is the update, something I have failed mi...

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filling in the blanks

FasterSkierMarch 27, 2011

It’s time to fill in the blanks about my 2010-2011 ski season. Since my last post was in December, it appears that I have not fully grasped the concept behind blogging.  The most important aspect of blogging is the update, something I have failed mi...

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filling in the blanks

FasterSkierMarch 27, 2011

It’s time to fill in the blanks about my 2010-2011 ski season. Since my last post was in December, it appears that I have not fully grasped the concept behind blogging.  The most important aspect of blogging is the update, something I have failed mi...

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filling in the blanks

FasterSkierMarch 27, 2011

It’s time to fill in the blanks about my 2010-2011 ski season. Since my last post was in December, it appears that I have not fully grasped the concept behind blogging.  The most important aspect of blogging is the update, something I have failed mi...

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