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Throwback Workout: Pace-Development Intervals with the NAWTA (Remember That?)

BrainspiralAugust 31, 2016

Everything's better with a group -- at least in terms of threshold interval workouts. In this "Throwback Workout" from three years ago, U.S. women's coach Matt Whitcomb explains why this was one of the best workouts he had seen back then. “It doesn’t need to be incredibly hard — today was roughly threshold and above during bursts of speed — but it was about the terrain that helped push the pace for us,” he said.

General Podcasts

FS Podcast: APU’s David Norris Ready for the Next Step

Jason AlbertAugust 18, 2016

The FS podcast takes you on a mid-August jaunt to Alaska for an interview with Alaska Pacific University (APU) skier David Norris. Having won this year's Mt. Marathon Race and ending last ski season with a slew of Super Tour victories, Norris is cautiously optimistic about his skiing prospects.

General News Podcasts

FS Podcast: Holly Brooks Retires, Now the Work Begins

Jason AlbertAugust 2, 2016

During her short time on the U.S. Ski Team, Holly Brooks made the most of it. From the magic of the relay socks to a fifth place in a 5 k World Cup skate race, she put many exclamation points on an unconventional ski racing career. In this podcast, Brooks talks retirement and her new mission to educate female athletes.

Resources US Ski Team Workouts

Wednesday Workout: Train Like the Pros (Classic Speeds with the USST)

Gavin KentchJuly 13, 2016

Anchorage-based reporter Gavin Kentch observes and outlines the ins-and-outs of a U.S. Ski Team classic speeds rollerski. U.S. women's coach Matt Whitcomb explains how each session is deliberately engineered and how a single workout can vary among individuals. (Includes photos and video clips)

General News Other Racing Regional / Local

Mt. Marathon Rookie, Norris Blasts Course Record

Gavin KentchJuly 5, 2016

Leading up to the prestigious Mt. Marathon footrace in Seward, Alaska, APU teammates David Norris and Scott Patterson, both race rookies, were marked as strong climbers but unproven downhill runners. Would they hold back to avoid injury? They went on to place first and fourth overall on Monday in the 89th edition of the race.

Continental Cup Dryland General Resources Workouts

Wednesday Workout: Mountain Running with David Norris

Gavin KentchJune 29, 2016

David Norris of APU is trying to keep the momentum up and continually build on his achievements from last season. One thing he's noticed, "In the last few summers my uphill running has improved tremendously." But what came first, the hill-climb success or leaps in ski training?

Other News

APU Masters On-Snow Ski Camp July 27-30

BrainspiralJune 3, 2016

This summer APU is hosting a masters on-snow ski camp at the Thomas Training Center on Eagle Glacier. Come experience glacier training, just as APU’s Elite team and Olympians Kikkan Randall, Holly Brooks, Erik and Sadie Bjornsen make their seasons. “Skiers are made in the Summer” The camp is coached by Erik Flora, Dylan Watts, and Galen Johnston. Coaching staff has experience at nearly all ages and levels, from recreational to Olympic and World Championship...

General Lifestyle

What Elite Skiers Eat for Breakfast (Hint: More Than You Do)

Gavin KentchMay 24, 2016

What do athletes eat for real breakfast on real weekdays? Training day or rest day, at home or abroad, every elite athlete has a food that they’re comfortable with. We started with the APU elite team, asking them what they eat to fuel their day. Here's a photo gallery of their spreads.

General News Racing

FasterSkier’s U.S. Continental Skiers of 2016: Caitlin Patterson and Scott Patterson

BrainspiralApril 20, 2016

After notching national titles on the same day and leading Period 1 of the SuperTour, the Patterson siblings continued their season dominance, taking both the men's and women's 2016 Continental Skiers of the Year award. Honorable mention goes to the men's SuperTour winner Eric Packer and Chelsea Holmes, one of the circuit's most consistent female skiers.

General News Racing

FasterSkier’s U.S. Breakthrough Skiers of 2016: Kaitlynn Miller and David Norris

BrainspiralApril 18, 2016

The FS awards continue this week with domestic Breakthrough Skiers of the Year, starting with two winners and two honorable mentions from the U.S., several of which surprised themselves.

Continental Cup News Racing

Faces Painted, APU Mixed Relay Gets Down to Business with Third-Straight Win

Kaitlyn PattersonMarch 25, 2016

Alaska Pacific University led from start to finish, with Erik Bjornsen, Rosie Brennan, Scott Patterson, and Chelsea Holmes, to win its third-consecutive mixed relay title at SuperTour Finals on Thursday in Craftsbury, Vt. A hybrid team called Vailbury Green placed second, and Jessie Diggins brought SMST2 from sixth to third at the finish.

General News Racing

Norris Wins 10-Lap Anchorage Tour; Brooks Tallies Third Title

BrainspiralMarch 7, 2016

A first-time racer and a former champion returning after a long absence skied to convincing victories in the Anchorage Tour 30 k freestyle on Sunday, the shortened version of the 50 k Tour of Anchorage which took place on a 3 k loop at Kincaid Park.

Lifestyle Masters Racing

An American’s Guide to Skiing the Marcialonga

BrainspiralFebruary 17, 2016

An APU skier and University of Alaska-Anchorage professor shares the story of his experience at last month's Marcialonga. "The Italians are famous for their snowmaking, but it's still impressive to see a 70 k long white stripe of manmade snow that runs along an otherwise brown valley," the author recalls.

Continental Cup Interviews Racing

Sudden Slip and the Rise Thereafter: Packer on Adversity and Success

BrainspiralFebruary 17, 2016

With World Cup starts ahead of him, U.S. classic sprint champion Eric Packer talks about his successes this season and how he overcame a scary setback last June. "Everyone has to deal with adversity, what matters is how you respond," he explained.

Continental Cup General Racing

‘Fake It Until You Make It’, Flowers and Freeman First in Craftsbury SuperTour 10 k Classic

Gabby NaranjaFebruary 9, 2016

A few new competitors broke through on the second day of SuperTour racing in Craftsbury, Vt., in both the men's and women's 10 k classic event. In the women's race, Erika Flowers made a debut SuperTour win, while Liz Guiney and Julia Kern tied for second. Kris Freeman double poled to first in the men's race, ahead of two UVM skiers.

Continental Cup General Interviews

Crossing Off the List: Anne Hart, Paddy Caldwell Top Craftsbury SuperTour 5/10 k Freestyle

Gabby NaranjaFebruary 9, 2016

In the SuperTour 5 /10 k freestyle events this past Saturday held in Craftsbury, Vt., Anne Hart beat out Chelsea Holmes by less than three seconds for first, and Paddy Caldwell achieved his first victory of the season. "It was my first ever SuperTour win, so it's nice to cross that off the list,” Hart explained.

General Masters Racing Regional / Local

The Qaniq Challenge: Travelogue Edition

BrainspiralFebruary 5, 2016

The story of why one citizens skier trekked six hours (each way) for a race in a southern port city of Alaska. "Sometimes it’s important to travel for five days so that you can spend less than two hours racing, but do so on a course that goes from a mountain overlook to the shores of the Pacific Ocean," the author explains.

Continental Cup General News Racing US Nationals

Photos from U.S. Nationals: Classic Sprint

BrainspiralJanuary 12, 2016

U.S. nationals in Houghton, Mich. concluded last weekend with the 1.5 k classic sprints on the Michigan Tech Trails. Here are a collection of photos recapping the final day of the 2016 championships. Special thanks to Christopher Schmidt.

General News Racing

Packer Holds Off Hanneman for First National Title; APU Puts 3 in Top 4 in Classic Sprint

Gabby NaranjaJanuary 10, 2016

After a week of hard racing, Eric Packer achieved a longtime dream of winning his first national title in Saturday's classic sprint, the last race of U.S. nationals in Houghton, Mich. He outlunged APU teammate Reese Hanneman, the national skate-sprint champion, by 0.67 seconds.

Continental Cup General News Racing

Photos From U.S. Nationals: 20/30 k Mass Start

BrainspiralJanuary 8, 2016

An assortment of photos featuring some of the top moment's from Thursday's 20 and 30 k freestyle mass starts at 2016 U.S. nationals in Houghton, Mich.

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