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Rapids section just after the CR 19 bridge, Snake River Canoe Race, May 3, 2008

Womens race, Opus Criterium, April 15, 2008

Nikolai Anikin, 58K champion, Mora Vasaloppet, February 10, 2008

Lead mens pack, City of Lakes Loppet, February 3, 2008

Highlights

Race Story: Al's Round Robin
July 8, 2008
Chuck Ryan reports on the Round Robin canoe races held last Saturday on Crystal Lake near Grand Rapids, MN.

Duluth Duathlon Results
July 8, 2008
Nearly 200 competitors turned out Sunday for the 3rd Annual Duluth Duathlon at Lester Park. Thunder Bay's Jonathan Balabuck topped the mens field, posting the fastest splits in the run and biking legs. Local Marlo McGaver was way out front in the womens division, winning by over eight minutes.

Northfield Criterium Coverage
July 4, 2008
A Fourth of July tradition, the Northfield Criterium races through the historic streets of downtown Northfield. Friday morning offered nearly perfect conditions with light winds and temperatures in the low 70s. We caught the action in for the morning races.
Related:
Photoset: Masters 50+ - 54 photos, Masters 3/4 35+ - 64 photos, Juniors - 84 photos, Mens 4/5 - 87 photos
Photoset from Jim Wellbrock: Cat 1/2/3 - 100 photos

Tofte Trek Results
July 4, 2008
Greg Fangel reports: Approximately 250 runners showed up for the 29th Annual 2008 Tofte Trek 10k Wilderness Run and kids races. Seven-time Tofte Trek winner Greg Hexum from Duluth repeated another win with a time of 36:41. Michelle Volz from Lakeville, MN eked out a win ahead of Suzi Smith of Duluth.

Race Story: Minneapolis Kids in the Tri-Loppet
July 2, 2008
Johanna Winters, Caitlin Compton and Brandan Ostroot worked with Minneapolis youth in an after school program for endurance training. A number of the youth competed in the Tri-Loppet last Saturday.

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
July 1, 2008
Bluff Riders Charge in Mankato, the Wisconsin Singlespeed Championships, and racing in National Mountain Bike Series at Deer Valley, Utah, are all covered in Jay Richards' weekly round up of the Midwest mountain biking scene.

Race Story: Blackwater Barge Festival Canoe Race
June 30, 2008
Chuck Ryan reports on the Blackwater Canoe Race held on the Mississippi River near Cohesset last Saturday. The race featured a two laps with a number of portages.

Race Story: Wisconsin Singlespeed Championships
June 29, 2008
Mark Parman reports on the Wisconsin Singlespeed Championships, this year held on a tough course at Levis/Trow Mound that featured more than 2000 feet of climbing in the race.

Stride Ride the Divide Coverage
June 29, 2008
The annual Stride Ride the Divide at Buena Vista ski area, north of Bemidji, attracts races for the rough terrain and scenic vistas. Saturday race had the added thrill of some spring rainstorms that made for a muddy mountain biking event.
Related:
Photoset from Bill Grundy: 38 photos
Results: Stride/Ride the Divide

Tri-Loppet Coverage
June 28, 2008
The City of Lakes Tri-Loppet featured their biggest field to date as participants were treated to the full range of Minnesota weather on Saturday morning. Over 200 boats started the canoe leg on Lake Calhoun and raced through the chain of lakes to Brownie, where crews switched to trail running through the hilly South Wirth terrain. A brief but heavy shower after the start of the mountain bike leg made for some extra challenges on the course before the sun broke back out at the finish.
Related:
Photoset: Canoe - 141 photos, Trail Run - 89 photos, Mountain Bike - 293 photos
Photoset from Mark Lahtinen: Canoe - 18 photos, Trail Run - 28 photos, Mountain Bike - 39 photos
Photoset from Robin Thomas: Canoe - 40 photos, Trail Run - 16 photos, Mountain Bike - 49 photos
Results: Tri-Loppet
Tri-Loppet Recap
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Hoigaards Kids Canoe Derby Coverage
June 26, 2008
The Hoigaards Canoe Derby Thursday evening featured a special kids format race under postcard perfect conditions on Lake Calhoun. The kids derby had the adult partners shoving off the boats with the teams then racing half way up Calhoun and back before the kids hopped out to sprint the Thomas Beach sand to the finish. Before the kids race, members of the Rice Creek Boat Club held a mini high school derby, complete with a finish through the "Milfoil farm" in the far SW corner of the lake.
Note: The Canoe Derby will be off on July 3rd, then resumes the following week.
Related:
Photoset: 90 photos

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
June 25, 2008
Jay Richards recaps a busy weekend of mountain biking racing, highlighting the Dirt Spanker, Reforestation Ramble, and Superior Bike Festival.

29th Annual Tofte Trek
June 25, 2008
The 29th annual Tofte Trek will be held on Friday, July 4th, and features 10K of trail running through the Superior National Forest along the North Shore.

Birkie Bottom Line
June 24, 2008
Wanna get in on the ground floor? Register by June 30th and you'll get the lowest pricing on 2009 American Birkebeiner registrations.

Ringer Roll Scheduled for August 1st
June 23, 2008
Minnesota's largest rollerski race, the Ringer Roll, is set for Friday, August 1st at Baker Park.

Richmond Road Race Coverage
June 21, 2008
A gusty north wind and a nearly mile long climb made for a tough finish on the Richmond Road Race circuit Saturday. The 10 mile circuit featured rolling winds and a long, wind assisted downhill on the west side before riders had the long climb to the finish on the east side. We collected photos from the morning set of races.
Related:
Photoset: Morning Races - 187 photos
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Race Story: Red Bridge Run
June 19, 2008
Chuck Ryan reports on last weekend's Red Bridge Run canoe race on the Fish Hook river near Park Rapids.

Bieg Piastow Enters Worldloppet Circuit
June 18, 2008
Ned Zuelsdorff reports: The Polish cross-country ski marathon, Bieg Piastow has been added to the Worldloppet bringing the total number of events to 15. The 50K and 23K classic races will be on March 8, 2009.

Hoigaard's Kid's Derby Jun 26th
June 18, 2008
Hoigaard's annual Kid's Canoe Derby is coming up, Thursday, June 26th. The event pairs kids and adults for a fun evening of low-key racing. Register your team today!

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
June 17, 2008
WORS held their big stage race event last weekend and featuring cross-country, short track, and super D using an interesting Le Mans start. Jay Richards provides the usual full recap, plus a look ahead.

Duluth Duathlon Quickly Approaching
June 16, 2008
This July 6, Lester Park in Duluth will attract some of the best multisport athletes in the region for the 3rd annual Duluth Duathlon. The trail run, road bike, trail run format event features the cross country ski trails at Lester Park and biking along the back country roads up Lester River Road on Duluth's East end.

Tri-Loppet Hats for Participants and Volunteers
June 16, 2008
Hi-tech hats will be presented to participants and volunteers in the 2008 City of Lakes Tri-Loppet. The race is just over 10 days away... Saturday, June 28th.

NVGP: Stillwater Criterium
June 16, 2008
The Nature Valley series wrapped up Sunday with the popular criterium format at Stillwater, featuring the insanely steep Chilkoot Hill. Kristin Armstrong capped off her fantastic week with yet another victory, winning by over a minute in front of the womens field. David Veilleux outsprinted a pack of 25 up the final climb to collect the mens stage title. Armstrong and Rory Sutherland won the overall series titles.

CXC Announces Elite Team for the 2008-09 Season
June 15, 2008
CXC has announced their elite team for the 2008-09 season. Caitlin Compton rejoins the team after a year in the US Biathlon program. Bryan Cook also returns after the previous season spent assistant coaching at NMU. New members include Maria Stuber, Heather Zimmerman, and Gus Kaeding.

NVGP: Mankato Road Race
June 15, 2008
The Nature Valley Grand Prix rolled into Mankato on Saturday for the fourth stage of the series. Kristin Armstrong continued her dominance taking the victory with a solo break that extended her overall lead. Rory Sutherland took the two-up sprint against Anthony Colby for the mens win.

Chippewa Triathlon Coverage
June 14, 2008
It was an ideal summer day for the annual Chippewa Triathlon as racers competed across lakes, roads and trails in solo, double and team divisions. Bill Grundy provides the photos and results.
Related:
Photoset from Bill Grundy: Canoe leg - 82 photos, Bike leg - 2 photos, Run leg - 68 photos
Results: Chippewa Triathlon

NGVP: Minnepolis Downtown Criterium
June 14, 2008
Enjoying dry conditions, a real switch from the previous two years, riders raced thru the streets of downtown Minneapolis Friday evening in the Nature Valley Grand Prix. Kirk O'Bee took another victory, just edging out Ivan Stevic in a sprint finish. Brooke Miller won an equally exciting field sprint in the womens race.

NVGP: St. Paul Riverfront Time Trial
June 14, 2008
Kristin Armstrong dominated the womens time trial in the Nature Valley Grand Prix on Friday morning, taking the overall lead in the series. Benjamin Jacques-Maynes topped the mens field in a tightly contested battle.

NVGP: Cannon Falls Road Race
June 13, 2008
The Nature Valley Grand Prix raced Thursday under much better conditions, hitting the rolling roads around Cannon Falls. Kirk O'Bee and Tina Pic took the stage victories after completing a final five lap circuit course.

NVGP: St. Paul Lowertown Criterium
June 12, 2008
Heavy rains on Wednesday evening forced the neutralization of the opening stage of the Nature Valley Grand Prix in downtown St. Paul. Both fields did race with the womens field only scoring for placement. The mens field was eventually cancelled after a motorcycle crash by one of the officials.

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
June 10, 2008
Afton Avalanche is fully recapped in Jay Richard's weekly column, along with a look ahead at the weekend races.

Tri-Loppet Volunteer Registration Open
June 9, 2008
The City of Lakes Tri-Loppet is seeking volunteers to help with the big race, Saturday, June 28th. Positions available include: course marshalling, course marking, aid station assistants, boat schlepping and grill masters.

Blue Mound Trail Run Results
June 9, 2008
Over 200 racers participated in the annual Blue Mound trail run on Saturday. Winning the 15K distance were Will Smith of Mt. Horeb and Stacie Scrivens of Waunakee. Chris Doyle and Laura Flanagan were the 6K champions.

Afton Avalanche Coverage
June 8, 2008
Damp and humid conditions made for a tough day of racing at the Afton Avalanche on Sunday. The recent wet weather forced some course alterations but still provided the lung busting course riders have come to expect. While the sun rarely peaked out, the high dewpoints made it feel a lot warmer than the mid 70s temperatures. Brendan Moore took to the front early and never looked back as the Expert field shattered. Jenna Zander dominated the womens event. We captured images from the Sport and Comp/Expert events.
Related:
Photoset: Sport Race - 139 photos, Expert/Comp Race - 328 photos
Results: Afton Avalanche
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New Brighton Triathlon Coverage
June 7, 2008
Enduring cool temperatures in Long Lake and successfully dodging yet another spring thunderstorm on the road, well over 100 athletes completed the annual New Brighton Triathlon Saturday morning. We collected photos from the cycling leg.
Related:
Photoset: Cycling leg - 317 photos
Results: New Brighton Triathlon

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
June 3, 2008
Jay Richard's weekly mountain biking recap highlights the Big Ring Classic WORS race from last weekend.

Race Story: Jensen Handicap Canoe Race
June 2, 2008
Chuck Ryan blogs on his experience in the Jensen Handicap Canoe Race. The race was Sunday, June 1st, on Mississippi and paired experienced canoeists with novices.
Related:
Hoigaards: Experience Kayaking

Grand Old Day Coverage
June 1, 2008
A warm and humid spring morning heated things up for the annual Grand Old Day inline and running races Saturday morning in St. Paul. Participants were treated to a new course this year, with the race basically reversing the course to start and finish on the east end.
Related:
Photoset: 8K Inline Race - 101 photos, 8K Running Race - 106 photos
Results: 8K inline, 8K run
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Midwest MTB Racing Recap
May 28, 2008
In this week's roundup, Jay Richards interviews Mike Phillips from Milwaukee who is racing on the Nationals circuit this season. Plus the usual look at upcoming events.

NCCSEF Announces Grant Winners
May 27, 2008
National Cross Country Ski Education Foundation (NCCSEF) has awarded $15000 in grants to US elite athletes under the age of 25. CXC team members Johanna Winters, Matt Liebsch, Kristina Owens and Brian Gregg were part of the 10 award recipients.

Race Story: Ski to Sea
May 26, 2008
Team CXC's Brian Gregg files a photo report on his 2008 Ski to Sea experience. The Ski to Sea event is a multi-sport race from the top of snowy Mt. Baker to sea at Bellingham in Washington State. Brian posted the top ski split.
Related:
Bellingham Herald: Complete Race Coverage

Hoigaard's Canoe Derby
May 24, 2008
The 27th season of the Hoigaard's Canoe Derby kicks off this Thursday, May 29th at Lake Calhoun. The weekly race series features divisions for everyone from recreational paddlers to experienced racers.

CXC Updates
May 22, 2008
Qualified Select Group Athletes Announced - The Regional Elite and State Development Groups have been posted.
Wilson Honored by USSA - CXC Program Manager Scott Wilson was presented with the Al Merrill Nordic award.

Black Dog Time Trial Coverage
May 21, 2008
A textbook perfect evening for the Black Dog time trial in Eagan as the winds went calm and temperatures settled into the lower 60s. There was a big turnout with riders having an added incentive as the event was also part of the Nature Valley Grand Prix qualifier series.
Related:
Photoset: 166 photos
Results: Black Dog TT
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Midwest MTB Racing Recap
May 20, 2008
Weather played a role in last weekend's racing action as freshly fallen trees littered parts of the Cable Off-Road Classic course and 100+ degree temperatures in California made for some dangerous racing conditions on the National scene. Jay Richard's brings all the details in his weekly recap.

Race Story: Rum River Flag Race
May 19, 2008
Chuck Ryan reports on the Rum River Flag Race held last Sunday on the Rum River near Isanti, MN. The event features an upstream canoe race to a turn around point where competitors grab a flag and race back down to the finish.

Maple Grove Half Marathon Coverage
May 17, 2008
The first running of the Maple Grove Half Marathon and 5km began under ideal conditions with a capacity field of runners. The course began at the Maple Grove High School stadium, and wound its way though residential neighborhoods, around beautiful Rice Lake, and beneath I-94 before completing the loop back to the high school. Half marathon winners were Nathan McCann and Katie Thompson, with 5km honors going to Eric Kalmes and Kate Wold.
Related:
Photoset: Half Marathon - 174 photos
Photoset from Mark Lahtinen: 116 photos
Results: Maple Grove Half Marathon

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
May 13, 2008
The Minnesota off-road season kicked into high gear last week with the start of the Thursday Night series at Buck Hill and the MNSCS series opener at Harmon Park. Jay Richards provides the recap and looks ahead to the first point-to-point race of the season.

Hanson Team Finishes Second in Nevada Passage
May 12, 2008
Peter Hanson, local skier and triathlete, competed in the G4 Challenge Nevada Passage last week, with his team taking second place and qualifying for the competition in the UK early next year. The Nevada Passage featured a wide range of events from mountain biking to towing a car uphill.
Related:
Photoset: Nevada Passage

Spring Cup Coverage
May 11, 2008
After enduring rain for much of the previous day, the sun and brisk winds swept over Harmon Park Sunday morning to help dry the Spring Cup course out. We've posted photo sets from the Sport and Comp/Expert races.
Related:
Photoset: Sport - 372 photos, Comp/Expert - 254 photos
Results: Spring Cup
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Synergy Time Trial Coverage
May 10, 2008
There was a big turnout again this year for the annual spring time trial on the Winthrow course, this year labeled the Synergy Time Trial. Racers completed on a looped course that featured rolling terrain and a southeast wind that made the back side of the loop a tough haul.
Related:
Photoset: 20K - 49 photos, 40K - 125 photos
Results: 20K, 40K
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Midwest MTB Racing Recap
May 6, 2008
The last of the snow has melted away at Maplelag and Jay Richards is back to mountain biking again. Read his recap on the recent area races, as well as a look towards this weekend's Spring Cup MNSCS series opener.

Snake River Canoe Race Coverage
May 3, 2008
After threats of rain and possible snow, participants in the annual Snake River Canoe Race were instead treated to bright sunshine, warming temperatures and even a northerly tailwind. Rains from the previous 24 hours boosted the river height and speed, making for very fast but sometimes tricky conditions.
Related:
Photoset: Start - 49 photos, 5K point - 90 photos, CR 19 - 13K point - 177 photos, Hwy 65 - 19K point - 77 photos
Results: Snake River Canoe Race Results
Race Report by Chuck Ryan
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Minnesota Ironman Coverage
April 27, 2008
While Sunday morning's weather was a little crisp, most Minnesota Ironman riders were grateful to avoid the windy and snowy conditions just 24 hours before. Temperatures on Sunday started in the low 30s and rose into the low 40s as the winds were light out of the west. The annual ride starts in Lakeville before breaking off into three separate loops of 30, 66 and 100 miles.
Related:
Photoset: 30 mile route - 15 photos

Snake River Canoe Race - May 3
April 27, 2008
The annual Snake River Canoe race is this coming weekend, Saturday, May 3rd. The fun event is part of the Mora Classic Series. Water levels are looking very good on the Snake River this year.

Ken Woods Road Race Coverage
April 26, 2008
It was a brutal day for a bike race Sunday as strong westerly winds combined with cold temperatures and even some snow/ice mix to pound the riders along most of the Ken Woods course. We stopped down for the first lap of the afternoon races.
Related:
Photoset: Afternoon - SE Corner - 134 photos, Afternoon - Sogn Hill - 109 photos
BikeThrow: Ken Woods Recap
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Get in Gear 10K Coverage
April 26, 2008
Strong NW winds, temperatures right at freezing and even a few snow squalls made for one of the more challenging Get in Gear spring runs in recent memory Sunday morning. Sammy Malakwen outkicked William Serem in the final stretch to take the mens 10K crown. Kimberly Magee easily won the womens division.
Related:
Photoset: 10K - 133 photos
Photoset from Nate Brown: 5 photos
Results: 5K, 10K

Midwest MTB Racing Season Preview
April 23, 2008
Jay Richards files his annual mountain bike racing season preview, and just in time as the season opens this weekend in Decorah, IA. Check Jay's rundown on the local races and riders to watch this season.

Trail Mix Coverage
April 19, 2008
Soggy trail conditions forced some course modifications for the annual Trail Mix run at Hyland on Saturday morning. Rainfall over the prior 24 hours had saturated parts of the course and brought about the elimination of some of the steeper/muddier sections. Runners participated in 50K, 25K and 25K team competitions under cool but relatively dry conditions.
Related:
Photoset: 50K - 82 photos, 25K - 181 photos, 50K Team Relay - 114 photos
Results: Trail Mix Results
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Birkie Survey Results Posted
April 16, 2008
Over 850 skiers participated in the Birkie survey this season. Some of the interesting highlights include high marks for the new Birkie classic and not much interest in an "open track" (non-competitive event).

Opus Criterium Coverage
April 15, 2008
Warm spring weather (finally!) rolled in just in time for the Minnesota cycling season at the Opus Criterium series Tuesday night in Minnetonka. Temperatures soared into the upper 60s as strong south winds might the uphill stretch even harder than normal. There were good crowds for all four events, including an impressive womens field.
Related:
Photoset: Cat 5 Race - 77 photos, Cat 4 Race - 45 photos, Womens Race - 63 photos, Mens 1/2/3 Race - 146 photos
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Wolverine Hard Core Coverage
April 13, 2008
Nearly 20 skiers lined up Sunday morning at Wolverine in Ironwood for a short-notice ski race. Paulette Niemi took the overall victory as everyone enjoyed some incredible April ski conditions. Results and photos posted.
Related:
Race Story: Hard Core 10K by Paulette Niemi

Chequamegon Second Chance
April 6, 2008
Didn't make the lottery draw for the 2008 Chequamegon mountain bike race? You can still have a shot at it by entering their 50 Ways to Ride the Chequamegon essay contest. Or guarantee your 2009 entry by joining the cleanup crew.

Run The Valley Coverage
April 5, 2008
A near perfect spring morning greeted the competitors in the annual Run the Valley 5K and 10K races in Golden Valley Saturday. Carrie Tollefson did a little tune up training in the 5K, coming in second overall. Full results should be online later today.
Related:
Photoset: 5K - 122 photos, 10K - 91 photos
Results: 5K, 10K
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CXC Team Recap from Canadian Nationals
March 25, 2008
A recap on the CXC Team's trip to the recent Canadian Nationals where Kristina Owen, Johanna Winters, Brian Gregg and Garrott Kuzzy all competed.

One More Race: Snowflake Big Bucks Bash for Cash
March 24, 2008
One last(?) short-notice race for the season -- Snowflake is hosting a Big Bucks Bash for Cash race this Saturday, featuring big prize money to the top 10 men and women overall. Skiers must register by 9 pm Thursday!

Biathlon: Day 3 of US Nationals
March 22, 2008
Walt Shepard (Brunswick, ME), Laura Spector (Lenox, MA), and Leif Nordgren (Marine-on-St. Croix, MN), scored a biathlon hat trick by winning their third National Championship in three days in the Mass Start competitions at the North American/US National Championships today at Mount Itasca in Coleraine.

Biathlon: Day 2 at US Nationals
March 21, 2008
Walt Shepard (Brunswick, ME), Russell Currier (Stockholm, ME), Laura Spector (Lenox, MA), and Leif Nordgren (Marine-on-St. Croix, MN) all won their second National Championship of the week in the Pursuit Format competitions at the North American/US National Championships.

Biathlon: Day 1 of US Nationals
March 20, 2008
Laura Spector (Lenox, MA), competing in the Junior Division posted the top result today in the 7.5K Sprint at the North American/US National Championships at the Mount Itasca Biathlon facility. Leif Nordgren, who won the Bronze Medal in the Youth Pursuit at the Youth/Junior World Championships, won the Youth 7.5K Sprint handily today.
Related:
Photoset from Ron Kutsi: Day 1 - 28 photos

Biathlon: Mt Itasca Hosts National Championships This Weekend
March 19, 2008
Eleven members of the US Junior National Team, as well the top US women from the Biathlon World Championships will compete this week in the North American/ US National Championships this Thursday through Saturday at the Mount Itasca Biathlon Center in Coleraine.

ABR Spring Race Coverage
March 16, 2008
ABR's Spring Race drew over 100 skiers to celebrate the season on the trails at ABR. Paulette Niemi skied strong in equalizer format, taking first overall ahead of last year's champ Kati Campbell. Top male was Mike Choate. Results and photos online now.
Related:
ABR Spring Race Press Release

Last Ditch Switch Coverage
March 16, 2008
Elm Creek put a beautiful close on one of the best racing seasons in recent memory with the Last Ditch Switch on Sunday morning. Temperatures in the upper 20s and super-fast corn snow made for excellent racing conditions. Chad Giese and Matt Liebsch broke away early and skied together for most of the event before Giese went out front for good on the final lap. Carolyn Bramante battled through some equipment issues in the tricky duathlon format event but eventually climbed her way back to the lead for the womens victory. Photos online now along with full results.
Related:
Elk River Race Results
Wooden Ski Rendezvous Results
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Biathlon: Tim Burke 7th in Oslo Pursuit
March 15, 2008
Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) had his best result of the season with a seventh place finish in the 12.5K Pursuit competition Saturday in Oslo, Norway.
Related:
Biathlon: Tim Burke 8th in Oslo Mass Start

2008 Birkie/Kortie Survey Online
March 14, 2008
The Birkie Board is seeking your input on the 2008 American Birkebeiner event and encourage participants to take part in their online survey.

USSA: Bodensteiner Promoted to New Athletic High Performance Post
March 13, 2008
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) President and CEO Bill Marolt has named Olympian Luke Bodensteiner as associate athletic director of high performance. Bodensteiner will be responsible for providing support services to the directors of each of the USSA's six sport programs. A search for a replacement Nordic program director is underway.

Why You Should Join a Citizen Skier Group
March 10, 2008
First-year Sisu Skier Mary Vancura writes about her experiences and makes a strong case for joining a citizen training group this year.
Related:
Sisu Skiers Training Program

Wine Camp Success
March 10, 2008
Endurance Athlete recently lead a group of cyclists on a five day training event and tour of some of the great backroads of California's wine country.


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