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The Devon Kershaw Show: New year, new tour — Val Müstair recap

Devon KershawJanuary 1, 2023
Devon and Nat go guest-less for this opening episode of 2023, recapping the first two stages of the Tour de Ski in Val Müstair, Switzerland. We’ve got full breakdowns of flashy performances by Johannes Høsflot Klæbo and a Jessie Diggins debacle in the opening sprint race. We’ll be back with another episode mid-week as the tour rolls on; hit us with questions or emails at devon@fasterskier.com and nat@fasterskier.com  

The Devon Kershaw Show: Swiss showstoppers, with a side of Sausage

Devon KershawDecember 18, 2022
Øystein Pettersen, the Norwegian Olympic champion also known as “Pølse,” or “Sausage,” joins the show to break down an epic weekend of racing in Switzerland — and to help Devon and Nat come up with ways to save the World Cup men’s distance racing from permanent Norwegian domination. As always, we’re at devon@fasterskier.com and nat@fasterskier.com if you’ve got questions or feedback.  

The Devon Kershaw Show, Lillehammer recap: Diggins delivers and Norway is still Norway

Nathaniel HerzDecember 5, 2022
Crashes, breakout performances, a Klaebo fill-in called in mid-workout, an American victory and climate activists disrupting a race — the three-day Lillehammer weekend had it all. Olivia Orr and Hannah DeAngelis, two superfans in Maine, join us for the recap, with Devon bringing us firsthand intel from the Canadian wax cabin. We’re at devon@fasterskier.com and nat@fasterskier.com if you’ve got questions or feedback. See you next week.  

How to Combine Two Passions: Cross-Country Skiing and Dating?

FasterSkierDecember 2, 2022
Cross-country skiing outperforms so many other sports that focus on the legs or the arms alone. The low-impact aspect of the sport is beneficial for people of all ages. But something most people do not know is that cross-country skiing can be an exciting way to strengthen your relationship. In fact, those who are passionate about this sport can definitely arrange a date around this activity, and if you are also interested in something like...

The Devon Kershaw Show: Ruka recap and guess whose apology tour

Nathaniel HerzNovember 28, 2022
We’re back, with some incremental improvements to our audio production and full stoke for a new season of the Devon Kershaw Show. On this first episode of the new season, Devon and Nat break down the winter’s opening races in Sweden, Finland and Norway, and prime the pump for the World Cup kickoff in Finland next weekend. As always, email us at devon@fasterskier.com and nat@fasterskier.com.

The Devon Kershaw Show: Buckle up, the 2023 season has launched

Devon KershawNovember 21, 2022
We’re back, with some incremental improvements to our audio production and full stoke for a new season of the Devon Kershaw Show. On this first episode of the new season, Devon and Nat break down the winter’s opening races in Sweden, Finland and Norway, and prime the pump for the World Cup kickoff in Finland next weekend. As always, email us at devon@fasterskier.com and nat@fasterskier.com.  

Learn about Cross-Country Ski Structure, the Why and How

Enjoy WinterOctober 21, 2022
SRB World Cup Hand Structures – When only the best is good enough. Learn about the future of ski preparation from the minds behind the leading World Cup hand structures. Webinar presenters: Toni Escher & Frank Schmidt From SRB Germany Click here to browse SRB Hand structure manual and products. Mark your calendars: October 27th, 12pm CST Link to sign up for Webinar: http://www.formpl.us/form/6474118864175104

9 Tips on How You Can Make Your Family Ski Holidays Better

FasterSkierSeptember 30, 2022
Time is the most precious thing you can gift your family. Hence, even when you are busy with your professional and work commitments you need to take some time out to be with your loved ones and family. Holidays are the best time when you can be with your loved ones and therefore you need to look for ways to spend quality time with your family. Choosing a ski trip for your holiday is unique...

Q&A with US Ski D-Team Coach Kristen Bourne: How her Journey in Coaching Inspired a New Fellowship

Ben TheyerlAugust 29, 2022
Earlier this month, the National Nordic Foundation (NNF), in partnership with the Women Ski Coach’s Association (WSCA) and the Olympic Women’s Cross-Country Book Project, announced the Trail to Gold Fellowship. The Fellowship aims to correct for a historical gender imbalance in U.S. coaching at the club, collegiate, and international level by providing fellows with funding to complete a two-week internship with the U.S. Ski Team on the World Cup this winter. The Trail to Gold Fellowship...

Skiing technique: How to Write own Blog about it

FasterSkierAugust 2, 2022
You have fallen in love with skiing. You love being out in the mountains, enjoying the powder and the amazing white scenery ahead of you. You love exploring distinct settings but also try different skiing techniques. You just love everything about skiing and you just want to share the love for this amazing sport with others too. And on top of this, you love cross-country skiing, which forces you to rely on your body and...

Nordic skiing is growing fast in the United States. How is the largest youth ski organization in the country keeping up?

Ben TheyerlJuly 31, 2022
A Q and A with Amy Cichanowski, Executive Director of the Minnesota Youth Ski League, on developing a more robust, diverse, ski community from the bottom-up. The State of Minnesota has always been good at getting its citizens on skis. Throughout the last century, people with names – some of them specific – Grace Carter Lindley, George Hovland, and Charlie Banks – and others more of a metonym for a kind of spirit – Ole...

Biathlon: How to Begin to Understand the Discipline and Where to Start as a Beginner?

FasterSkierJuly 15, 2022
Biathlon for beginners One of the most popular winter sports is biathlon. However, understanding what is happening in the TV broadcast can be difficult for a beginner.  Biathlon is a sport that combines ski racing and rifle shooting. The first official competitions, resembling biathlon, took place in the late 18th century. Border guards on the Swedish-Norwegian border organized them. However, biathlon became a full-fledged sport only in 1954. About biathlon, there are some exciting online...

How to Bet on Cross-Country Skiing Intelligently

FasterSkierJuly 12, 2022
Cross country skiing is a popular sport in Scandinavia and Northern Europe. Due to the nature of this sport, you don’t have much time to place your bets. Therefore the winter sport requires you to bet intelligently. From knowing the over under to considering the last season’s stats, there are a few things to consider. Follow the tours The schedule for cross country skiing is often short. Therefore bettors need to use the time to...

How Long Does It Take To Learn Cross Country Skiing?

FasterSkierJuly 5, 2022
Cross-country skiing isn’t just a great way to stay fit, but one of the finest sports for exploring beautiful landscapes. Moreover, it is simple to learn, such that even beginners would be out discovering the region’s trails in no time.   It is primarily up to you how long it will take to get into cross-country skiing. Your level of fitness, style, having the correct equipment (renting or acquiring boots, skis, etc.), and whether you...

How to Go Easy (and Why): An Introduction to the Polarized Training Model

Ned DowlingJune 27, 2022
I grew up playing soccer. Every practice was hard. “No pain, no gain,” and all of that. By tenth grade, I was burned out and quit.  I started rock climbing. Every day at the crag was about pushing your limits. This was before indoor gyms or any concept of training other than doing as many pull ups as possible. I plateaued, got frustrated, and quit.  Then I had a go at running. I read some...

How to Prepare Yourself for a Qualitative Stretching

FasterSkierJune 15, 2022
In difficult times (and in general) it is very important to take care of yourself – of your mental state and, of course, of your body. Learn how to do it with the help of stretching. Why do you need stretching? The positive effects that stretching has on the body can be listed almost endlessly. Immediately after the session, the state of health and mood improves, one feels lightness and self-confidence. With regular training, the...

How to Start Endurance Training

FasterSkierJune 8, 2022
Endurance refers to your body’s capacity to do a workout for a prolonged amount of time, or your minds ability to endure long periods without Fair Go casino bonuses. It consists of two parts: circulatory endurance and muscle endurance. The act of exercising to increase one’s body endurance is termed as endurance training. In sports, the demand for endurance is sometimes framed as a requirement for cardiovascular and basic muscular endurance, however the topic of endurance is...