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Kershaw, Stephen Nab New Zealand Races
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Kershaw, Stephen Nab New Zealand Races

Nathaniel HerzAugust 5, 2010

One day into their three-race series in New Zealand, it’s U.S. 1, Canada 1. In Friday’s 10/15 k classic mass start at the Waiorau Snow Farm, the North American teams stamped their authority on the trails of the southern hemisphere. In the women’s race, Liz Stephen (USA) bested teammate Morgan Arritola in a lunge at the line, while Canada’s Devon Kershaw took the victory over American Kris Freeman in the men’s edition. Kikkan Randall (USA),...

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Americans Rave About New Zealand As Racing Kicks Off Today

Topher SabotAugust 5, 2010

The World Cup opener is still 100 days away, but for the U.S. and Canadian national teams, the 2010-2011 cross-country season kicks off today with a 10/15 k classic mass start event. The race is part of the ANC series – the Australian and New Zealand Continental Cup. It is being held at the Snow Farm in New Zealand, and will feature an elite, if small, field. The U.S. Ski Team (USST) will start their...

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World Cup Present Battles World Cup Future in NTG Sprint
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World Cup Present Battles World Cup Future in NTG Sprint

Nathaniel HerzJune 17, 2010

Andy Newell (USST) may not have been racing against the best skiers in the world in the National Training Group’s sprint time trial at Soldier Hollow on Tuesday, but he certainly was not lacking in motivation. “If there’s one thing World Cup sprinters don’t want to do, it’s be juniored,” said Matt Whitcomb, the U.S. Ski Team’s World Cup coach. Newell won the men’s time trial by 13 seconds over Erik Bjornsen (MOD) and Reid...

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Bend Camp

FasterSkierJune 2, 2010

There is not much better than the smell of things drying out after a soaking summer rain. You know the smell, pine trees blowing in the breeze, the earthiness of the ground potent and full, flooding your nostrils. It is a smell of new life, of things...

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For Arritola and Stephen, Rest is Theme in Second World Cup Season

Nathaniel HerzMay 24, 20109

For elite skiers, resting well can be just as important as high-quality training. Morgan Arritola and Liz Stephen each learned that lesson the hard way, and both say that next year, they won’t make the same mistakes again. Arritola, 24, and Stephen, 23, are entering their second year of World Cup racing for the U.S. Ski Team (USST). Both struggled to maintain their form for the full duration of their rookie winter, and neither cracked...

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Habitat for Humanity

FasterSkierApril 23, 2010

Habitat for Humanity with the US Women's silver medalist Hockey team and Team for Tomorrow. Pretty awesome day!Hockey team member Erika Lawler and our wall!So proud!http://www.teamusa.org/news/2010/04/22/athletes-participating-in-habitat-for-humanity/...

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U.S. SuperTour Finals and U.S. 30km/50km Championships Set to Go

FasterSkierMarch 16, 2010

Fort Kent, ME—Spring has come early to Aroostook County, but the snow has stayed with us. Daytime highs in the 40s and 50s with cold, clear nights well below freezing have made for excellent crust skiing, fast early morning conditions and softening snow in the afternoons. Currently, our extended forecast calls for similar conditions with chances of freezing precipitation and snow on Thursday night and next Monday. While the snowpack is well below normal for...

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Canada Struggles in 50km, Arritola and Gregg Lead US

Topher SabotMarch 13, 2010

Oslo, Norway – The Canadian men’s team, just off a record-breaking Olympics, was unable to re-capture the magic. The “Big-4” of Devon Kershaw, Ivan Babikov, Alex Harvey, and George Grey all dropped out of the race, leaving Graham Nishikawa as the sole finisher in 48th place, +19:24. Kershaw was complimentary of his teammate, and very disappointed in his own performance.  “Nish is a tough MF’er.  Ivan, George, Alex and I pulled the pin.  I had...

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Peak Performance Still Eludes Americans In Pursuit
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Peak Performance Still Eludes Americans In Pursuit

Nathaniel HerzFebruary 19, 2010

The silver lining is out there somewhere, but time is running out for the Americans to find it in Whistler. Despite a beautiful day of sunny skies and spring-like conditions, the U.S. mood was somber after its third day of dismal results at the 2010 Olympics. Only one American woman, Morgan Arritola, cracked the top-forty in the 15k pursuit Friday, finishing 38th. The other three—Caitlin Compton, Holly Brooks, and Liz Stephen—were far back in 43rd,...

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Fun on the Streets of Canmore with Fast and Female
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Fun on the Streets of Canmore with Fast and Female

FasterSkierFebruary 9, 2010

Fast and Female held an event in downtown Canmore on Saturday afternoon. Led by defending Olympic Gold Medalist in the sprint, local Chandra Crawford, the event was very well attended. Main Street Canmore was covered in snow and groomed for skiing. The festivities started with a speech by Chandra and continued with a dance warm-up by the internationally renowned Drum Café. The 80 girls then played assorted ski games on Main Street. Kikkan Randall and...

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CANMORE WORLD CUP!!

FasterSkierFebruary 6, 2010

The Canmore World Cup is in full swing here and the American team has begun to throw down with some awesome results yesterday in the 10/15K skate. Today is the classic sprint and 5 men and 2 women qualified in the top 30 so will do the rounds in 45 mi...

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USSA Announces 2010 Olympic Team

FasterSkierJanuary 19, 20107

PARK CITY, UT – World Championship medalist Kikkan Randall (Anchorage), along with Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT) and Kris Freeman (Andover, NH) headline a group of eight athletes announced Tuesday by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) for the 2010 Olympic Cross Country Ski Team. USSA President and CEO Bill Marolt, together with the U.S. Olympic Committee and Team partner Visa, announced the roster of athletes to compete in the cross country events at the...

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Three Weeks in Utah!

FasterSkierJanuary 13, 2010

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Randall Wins Again; Brooks Second–UPDATED
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Randall Wins Again; Brooks Second–UPDATED

Nathaniel HerzJanuary 6, 20101

For four days, the big story here in Anchorage has been Kikkan Randall, who won both races held here on Saturday and Monday. But beneath Randall on the result sheet is where the drama has been unfolding, as a handful of women are fighting tooth and nail for coveted spots on the 2010 Olympic team. The narrative was no different today. In the 20k mass start classic race, Randall again skied her way to victory....

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Toko Advises on Wax, Pacing and Transitions from US Nationals
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Toko Advises on Wax, Pacing and Transitions from US Nationals

FasterSkierJanuary 5, 2010

The wax today was LF Moly followed by HF Blue/Red mix followed by JetStream Blue/Red mix. Mixing the two JetStreams is uncomplicated. Either rub one block on and then the other block and rotocork them in together or sprinkle one powder on and sprinkle the other powder on and iron them in together quickly followed by rotocorking them. JetStream Moly was also really good. Notice that the winners of both races were in third place...

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