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NNF Seeks Executive Director

National Nordic FoundationOctober 18, 2017

National Nordic Foundation is seeking the position of Executive Director/Director of Operations. The National Nordic Foundation (NNF) is a non-profit organization that aids in the development of Nordic Skiers, Coaches, Officials, and venues lending financial support to both elite and grass roots programs in order to develop athletes within the Nordic Sports nationwide. Every year the NNF donates thousands of dollars to the development of Cross Country Skiing, Nordic Combined and Ski Jumping. Our Mission...

Biathlon General Interviews News Racing

Dickinson Books World Cup Spot; Schommer, Dreissigacker, Reid to National Team Camp

Chelsea LittleOctober 17, 2017

For some American biathletes, there was a lot on the line in Jericho, Vermont this past weekend. Saturday and Sunday were rollerski biathlon competitions that served as the third and fourth of a four-race team selection series. Six athletes – Susan Dunklee, Clare Egan, Lowell Bailey, Leif Nordgren, Sean Doherty, and Tim Burke – had already booked their places for the first period of World Cup racing thanks to results from last season. But between...

General Lifestyle Places to Ski

Early Snow in Canada, Call for Submissions

Gerry FursethOctober 17, 2017

When you think of skiing in Canada in October, Canmore’s Frozen Thunder is probably one of the first places that comes to mind. There are more options and some snowmaking that might surprise you. This month, Canadians are skiing on natural snow, machine-made snow and farmed snow. We know skiers are already out and about in Alaska and other parts of the U.S. as well, which is why we want this year’s early season “U.S....

General Health Interviews Lifestyle Masters News Racing Resources Training

Birkie Health Survey Underscores Link Between Exercise and Healthy Behavior

Chelsea LittleOctober 16, 2017

Back in 2014, Paul Anderson and his colleague, Ralph Bovard, set out to study the health habits of cross-country skiers by surveying those who participated in the American Birkebeiner (“the Birkie”), a cross-country ski marathon in Wisconsin. “We wanted to understand and characterize the role of social support for exercise among Birkie skiers,” Anderson explained in an email this month. “Dr. Bovard and myself are both Birkie skiers and we have both experienced how the...

ThoraxTrainer Nordic Ski Machine Now Available in the United States!

FasterSkierOctober 13, 2017

(Press release) BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (October 12, 2017) — BTE Fitness Group (“ThoraxTrainer™ gives me something extra that I cannot achieve on skis, roller skis or other training. It has improved my skiing substantially, and ThoraxTrainer™ is an important key to my success.” Seraina Boner Pro skier, Team Gel Rossignol “ThoraxTrainer™ gives me the final edge to my physical shape and is an important part of my comeback among the best in the IBU World Cup.” Michael Rösch Pro Biathlete, Germany...

General Interviews News Olympics Racing

From Biathlon to XC: Kocher Un-Retires for a Run at PyeongChang

Jason AlbertOctober 13, 2017

“I’m un-retiring for six months,” 34-year-old Zina Kocher said with a laugh on the phone earlier this week. Kocher, who lives in Canmore, Alberta, announced via Instagram on Oct. 2 that she was returning to elite-level racing with the one-and-done hope of making the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. As she referenced in her social-media post, Kocher’s return to the trails will be “4k” (kilograms) lighter — her current run at the Olympics...

Doping News Olympics Racing World Cup

Nine Fascinating Bits from the Legkov CAS Decision (Updated)

Chelsea LittleOctober 12, 2017

Nearly two weeks ago now, the lawyer for Russian cross-country skier Alexander Legkov As we summarized last week, CAS agreed that it was justified for FIS to provisionally suspend Legkov pending further investigations into whether he committed a Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV). However, CAS decided that this provisional suspension could not be infinite and gave it an Oct. 31, 2017, deadline. After that point, FIS must either bring a full ADRV case against Legkov, or...

Job Postings

AWCA Position Opening: High Performance Coach

FasterSkierOctober 12, 2017

Job posting) Position Opening: High Performance Coach – Alpine Insurance Alberta World Cup Academy The Alpine Insurance Alberta World Cup Academy (Alpine Insurance AWCA) has a current opening for a High Performance Coach for the 2017/18 competition year, November through March. This position could lead to a full-time contract for the 2018/19 training and competition season. As a designated NTDC, the Academy is part of Cross Country Canada’s national network of training centres and has...

Collegiate General Resources Training Workouts

Wednesday Workout with New DU Assistant Mads Strøm

Alex KochonOctober 11, 2017

At the end of Mads Ek Strøm’s senior year at the University of Colorado-Boulder (CU), the 26-year-old Norwegian had some decisions to make. He started by looking for a job in the U.S., specifically in the finance industry, in addition to pursuing a master’s degree in finance. Then the three-time National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) champion — who won back-to-back races at the 2016 championships and came winningest male skier in CU history, accepted the...

Continental Cup General Interviews News Racing Uncategorized

Eliška Albrigtsen (Formerly Hájková) Heading Three CXC Programs

Gabby NaranjaOctober 10, 2017

Many mornings, Eliška Hájek Albrigtsen’s husband, Tobias Albrigtsen, has to peel her out of bed. Living the life of an early bird like her spouse is nowhere near the top of her list — partly because she spends most nights prodding her hubby awake as he finishes his work, partly because she is strung out between four jobs of her own. Being in charge of three ski programs while assisting a fourth is not where...

Registration for Masters World Cup 2018 in Minneapolis Now Open

FasterSkierOctober 9, 2017

www.mwc2018.com. The Loppet Foundation is thrilled to host the 2018 Masters World Cup, taking place January 19 – 26, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The World Cup event is open to men and women skiers of all abilities who are 30 years of age and older (as of December 31, 2017). More than 1,000 racers from over two dozen countries will come to compete in up to three individual events, choosing between skate or classic. There...

Interviews Multimedia Nordic Nation Podcasts

Nordic Nation: The Two-Halves-Make-a-Whole Edition with Team Gregg

Jason AlbertOctober 6, 2017

on-snow camp at New Zealand’s Snow Farm. Along with the usual “how’s the training going”, questions, you’ll hear about the unique way the Greggs financed their house and what the future holds. (To subscribe to the Nordic Nation podcast channel, download the iTunes app. If you have iTunes, subscribe to Nordic Nation here.) Have a podcast idea? Please email

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Cockney Seeking More Sprint Semifinals En Route to Better Olympics

Chelsea LittleOctober 5, 2017

Last Olympics, the first for Canadian cross-country skier Jesse Cockney, went almost exactly wrong. In Sochi, Russia, Cockney slumped to 53rd in the sprint — his signature event — missing the heats by 6.5 seconds in a lighter field than many World Cups (at the Olympics, no country can enter more than four athletes). “I honestly believed I would be better — I didn’t imagine I would be that far behind,” Cockney said in an...

Job Postings

The Bush School Seeks Varsity Head Coach

FasterSkierOctober 5, 2017

(Job posting) The Bush School is dedicated to inspiring curiosity, motivating employees to take risks, encouraging compassion and kindness and valuing different perspectives and backgrounds. Our employees enjoy an environment that inspires creativity and being part of a collaborative community. Varsity Cross Country Skiing Head Coach Seattle, WA Stipend Position The Varsity Cross Country Skiing Head Coach is responsible for overseeing and developing all aspects of The Bush School’s Cross Country Skiing Program. The main...

News

Sugar Bowl Ski Team and Academy Hires Will Sweetser and Sarah Dominick

Sugar Bowl AcademyOctober 4, 2017

Sugar Bowl Ski Team and Academy is pleased to announce the growth of their Nordic programming with the recent hiring of Will Sweetser and Sarah Dominick. Sweetser and Dominick have relocated to Truckee with their daughter, Aesklyn, and are now one month in their roles on the SBSTA staff. The two will join Nordic Program Director Martin Benes and Assistant Coach Ambrose Tuscano. With the addition of two staff, the SBSTA Nordic Team can now...

Interviews News Olympics US Ski Team World Cup

Stephen on Switching It Up and Staying Fresh

Jason AlbertOctober 3, 2017

There is no faking a smile. As a visual social-media feed, Instagram places a premium on how we’d like to be perceived by the viewing world. Instagram’s editing tools come with an assortment of beautifying filters. But smiles? Fake smiles are filter-proof. Although not a habitual Instagram poster, scroll through U.S. Ski Team (USST) athlete Liz Stephen’s account, @lizhillstephen — it’s hard not to notice her genuine grin and the smiles of those around her. Those...

Gear West Pop-Up Shop Tour – Salt Lake City

Gear WestOctober 3, 2017

Flyer) The cross-country ski tting experts are bringing North America’s largest inventory to you! WHO’S INVITED? All Club Members & Coaches WHEN IS IT HAPPENING? Saturday, October 7th from 11am – 7 pm Sunday, October 8th from 11 am – 5 pm WHERE IS IT HAPPENING? Trolley Square Shopping Center – next to Wells Fargo 600 S 700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 WHY GEAR WEST? Our philosophy – fit matters. Gear West is based...

Birkie Trail Run Festival & USATF Half Marathon Trail Championship Results

American BirkebeinerOctober 3, 2017

(Press release) Birkie Trail Run Festival & USATF Half Marathon Trail Championship Finish with Podiums from Coast to Coast! Birkie Trail Run Festival Continues to Grow & Attract Runners Nationwide Hayward, WI (September 30, 2017) – Runners and trekkers were welcomed with perfect temperatures, sunny skies, and cool autumn breezes at Birkie Ridge, Seeley, WI, for the 16th Annual Birkie Trail Run Festival and USATF Half Marathon Trail Championship race. With a record field of...

Doping News Olympics Racing World Cup

As Clock Ticks Down, News Expected in Legkov IOC Case This Month

Chelsea LittleOctober 2, 2017

The first cases handled by the IOC Disciplinary Commission from the 2014 Olympics in Sochi are expected to be brought this month. Depending on when this month, Alexander Legkov may be free to compete internationally again.

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Closing the Gap: A Game of Seconds

FasterSkierOctober 2, 2017

Editor’s Note: The following is part of a series proposed by Maks Zechel, a 20-year-old Canadian cross-country skier embarking on his first season training abroad. In August, he recently made the big move to Norway, where he’ll be training and racing with Team Asker for the entire winter. Through these updates, Maks hopes to share his personal “observations, stories and lessons learned” to help close the gap between North American and Scandinavian nordic skiing. Previous posts: #2, #4,...

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