One author shares his uneasiness with training plans and investigates CXC Academy, an online subscription service that provides nordic tips and regimens for skiers of all ages. "You will go faster when you want to go faster and it will be a lot more enjoyable," founder Yuriy Gusev says.
The 32nd annual Yellowstone Rendezvous Race took place in West Yellowstone, Montana on Saturday, March 5, 2011. 533 skiers took to the trails under overcast skies and intermittent snow. Air temperatures ranged throughout the twenties and changing conditions kept the wax techs busy. Skiers from 4 to 78 years old competed in the 2k, 5k, 10k, 25k, and 50k events. Jenny Wolfe, 34 years old and hailing from Yellowstone National Park, won the women’s marathon...