Highlights

CXC Announces Series of Womens Specific Clinics
October 4, 2008
The CXC Elite Team Ladies in conjunction with Ski & Tea will run a series of Fall And Winter XC clinics on the Birkie Trail for all women.

Womens Ski Walking Clinic Oct 5th
September 30, 2008
Hilary Patzer is offering a free women's ski-walking clinic at Battle Creek on Sunday, October 5th.

USSA Coaches Education Certification Clinic Offered
September 30, 2008
On Saturday, October 18th, Gear West will host the US Ski Team's Level 100 Coaches Education Certification led by CXC's Bryan Fish. The free class will focus on skate and classic technique. Classic and freestyle roller skis are required.

Ride and Glide Training Plans
September 25, 2008
Ride and Glide kicking off their season early this year with optional training plans provided by Endurance Athlete.

Midnight Sun Grand Traverse
September 25, 2008
Enjoy the Fall colors with a supported hiking/running event along the Superior Hiking trail on Saturday, October 4th. The Grand Traverse features 24.7 miles of scenic trail, with shorter distance options also available.

Sisu Skier Workouts Begin
September 24, 2008
The Sisu Skier dryland workouts start this Saturday, Sep 27th at the Battle Creek - Winthrop Ski Trails. The workouts are open to everyone and there is no fee for these workouts.

Twin Cities Traveling Ski Clinic Nov 2nd
September 24, 2008
Jojo Winters and Caitlin Compton will be offering a special afternoon clinic at Baker Park, Sunday, November 2nd. They'll be offering "daring dryland drills, befuddling skate/classic technique" and much more.

CXC Team Completes September Training Camp
September 23, 2008
CXC Team members Bryan Cook and Alastair Duncan report on the recently completed September training camp.

Sisu Skiers Fall Program
September 23, 2008
The Sisu Skiers Fall/Winter ski training group starts Wednesday, October 1st. The program is open to all levels with seasoned coaches providing both training and technique tips in small groups settings.

Dryland Training in Eau Claire
September 19, 2008
There will be a dryland training session in Eau Claire on Thursday evening, October 8th. The event is open to the public.

Yellowstone Ski Festival
September 14, 2008
The Yellowstone Ski Festival is fast approaching, with the big dates this year being November 25-29. The annual cross-country skiing celebration attracts over 3000 skiers to the West Yellowstone area. Start booking those rooms!

Core Training Session
September 11, 2008
Learn core muscle strengthening exercises from Dr. Andy Schakel that will help increase performance and prevent injury. Hosted by Endurance Athlete, Sunday, Sep 21st.

Favorite Features at CXC Academy
September 8, 2008
Kristina Owen highlights some of her favorite features of the new CXC Academy online training program.
Related:
CXC Elite Team Assisting with Equipment Fittings this Weekend

Sisu Skiers Fall Program
September 2, 2008
The Sisu Skier Fall/Winter Program fires up in October, with training sessions on Wednesday evenings at Como Park. Registration is now open, space is limited.

CXC Senior and Junior August Camp Recap
August 23, 2008
CXC Senior and Junior Teams recently concluded their monthly training camp at the US Olympic Education Center in Marquette, MI. Reports from team members Caitlin Compton and Maria Stuber.

ABSF Skier Development Grant Program
August 19, 2008
The Birkie Foundation has approved over $12,000 for the Skier Development Grant fund in 2008. Application deadline is October 1st.

Fall Approaching
August 18, 2008
More training updates...
MSC Dryland Workouts - This is the big one, lead by Bjorn Lasserud at Hyland Hills at Saturday mornings.
Go!Training Fall Adult Training - Piotr Bednarski offers core strength and rollerskiing fall training sessions for adults.

More Fall Training Updates
August 14, 2008
Minnesota Valley posts their fall training updates:
- Fall Training Program
- Thanksgiving Camp at West Yellowstone

More To Tri
August 14, 2008
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, Meet Minneapolis, Life Time Fitness, Humana and Hoigaard's invite Minneapolis Saint Paul residents and visitors to participate in a special, "More to Tri," series of fitness events Sept. 1, 2, and 3 at various Minneapolis locations. The event is free to residents and RNC visitors.

EA Fall Riding Expedition
August 12, 2008
Endurance Athlete is offering a fall training camp in the Great Smoky Mountains and famous Blue Ridge Parkway based out of Asheville, North Carolina.

Duluth XC Adult Program Starting Aug 18th
August 11, 2008
Duluth XC will start a new adult dryland training program beginning August 18th. The program will feature running, circuit strength, ski walking with poles, some rollerskiing and biking.

Anikin and Watt to Lead Vasaloppet Clinic
August 11, 2008
Nikolai Anikin and Andre Watt will lead the second Mora Vasaloppet Cross-Country Ski Clinic on Saturday, August 23rd at the Mora Vasaloppet Nordic Ski Center.

Gear West Fall Training Program
August 4, 2008
Gear West's XC Ski Technique Program is just a month away -- the kickoff is September 3rd. The program meets on Wednesday evenings and is for all levels of skiers.

Dubay to Train in Finland
August 4, 2008
Minnesota High School State Champion Joe Dubay will be attending school and training this year in Sotkamo, Finland.

Sisu Junior Fall Program
August 2, 2008
The Sisu Skiers Junior Program will open a new fall program starting in mid-August. The program is designed to help juniors bridge the gap up to the start of high school Nordic season.

Spotlight: Duluth XC Season Wrapup
August 2, 2008
Duluth Juniors XC program wrapped up for the summer training program with a rollerski, rock bonding session and a swim in the big lake. Check out a full photoset and video clip of their rock parade.
Related:
CXC Wraps Up Annual Technique Development Camp

Spotlight: CXC Regional Technique Development Camp
July 31, 2008
Photos from the first two days of the CXC Regional Technique Development Camp at Telemark Resort. The camp wrapped up on Thursday.
Related:
Photoset from Yuriy Gusev: 12 photos

CXC Regional Technique Development Camp Nearly Filled
July 22, 2008
CXC has a few remaining spots open for the Regional Technique Development Camp at Telemark Resort July 28–31. This is an open camp for all level athletes, from novice to advanced. The camp goal is introduction to structured training and technique improvement. The deadline for online registration is Friday, July 25th.

Spotlight: MYSL Fast Camp
July 16, 2008
Amy Cichanowski reports: The MN Youth Ski League held it's inaugural FastCamp at Minnehaha Creek Park in Minneapolis. The 6-day camp focused on rollerskiing and dryland training for 10-13 year olds. It was loads of fun and plans are in the works for a fall installment.
Related:
Photoset from Mindy Benton/Jon Scott: 22 photos
MYSL Fast Camp

Minneapolis Ski Club: Afton Coulee Results
July 15, 2008
Kevin Brochman shares some of the early season testing results for the Minneapolis Ski Club summer juniors program working out on the big Afton Coulee.

CXC Concludes Regional Development Camp
July 14, 2008
CXC wrapped up their Regional Development Camp last weekend with over 60 athletes participating in everything from bounding on the Birkie trail to rollerskiing over the Hwy OO rollers. Some daily recaps from Molly Burger, Libby Ellis, and Erik Fagerstrom.

Biathletes Return to the Colorado Rockies
July 11, 2008
Vlad Cervenka reports on the recent summer biathlon training camp: Members of the Junior National Biathlon Team and several senior athletes came together from across the United States for a two week camp that began at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and later moved to Winter Park.

Integrative Nutrition
July 10, 2008
Hilary Patzer shares her experience with nutrition and workouts, including some perspective from an Eastern philosophy.

27th Annual Canoe Derby Resumes
July 8, 2008
Hoigaard's Canoe Derby returns to its regular race schedule on the Minneapolis city lakes this Thursday, after a 2 week break for the Kid's Derby and the July 4th holiday. The Derby is open to paddlers of all skill levels and will be meeting for 5 more weeks, up through August 7th.

CXC Regional Development Group Camp Update
July 2, 2008
Garrott Kuzzy reports from the CXC Regional Development Group Camp going on this week up in Hayward.
Related:
Regional Technique Development Camp at Telemark Resort, Jul 28-31

CXC Launches CXC Academy
June 30, 2008
Central Cross Country Ski Association is pleased to announce CXC Academy. CXC Academy, on demand coaching support, is now available to provide online support and advice to skiers, coaches and instructors at all levels from novice to advanced.

Birkie Hosts Nordic Walking Clinic July 12th
June 27, 2008
The American Birkebeiner is partnering with a local group of active women known as Ski and Tea, and Hoigaard's to host a Nordic Walking Clinic clinic at the "OO" Birkie Trail Head, Saturday, July 12th.
Related:
Birkie Price Hike on June 30th!

Tri-Loppet Course Set
June 22, 2008
The 2008 Tri-Loppet course is set and a new map using global positioning system data has been compiled. The 2008 edition will feature more trail running, and a number of new bike sections, including a new finish.

Training Updates
June 13, 2008
A number of training updates...
CXC Minocqua Clinic - CXC's Bryan Fish and Garrott Kuzzy will be in Minocqua on Jun 26th for a free skate clinic.
Vasloppet Ski Clinics - The Mora Vasaloppet Ski Club is offering a series of four free ski clinics, the first coming on June 28th.
Duluth Summer Youth Program - Duluth XC is offering a summer youth ski training program with some of the top area skiers providing coaching.
Go!Training North Shore Camp - Five days of tough training along the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior, Aug 15-18.

Nordic Speed Summer Program Update
June 10, 2008
John Dyste's Nordic Speed Summer Program is starting up next week. Posted is an update on the expected workout schedule. A few program openings still exist.

Hoigaards: Rollerski 101
June 8, 2008
Learn rollerskiing skate technique in a Saturday morning workout, June 14th, taught by veteran Andy Turnbull of Hoigaards.

CXC Twin Cities Training Sessions
June 2, 2008
Top CXC coaches will be in the Twin Cities June 2-15 offering free, open workouts and presentations. Sessions include presentations at Battle Creek and rollerski workouts in Marine on the St. Croix.

More Summer Camps
May 30, 2008
Two more July training camps on tap...
Jul 9-13 St. Johns Nordic Ski Camp - Ski Wild Camp at St. John's University with elite skier Caitlin Compton as one of the guest coaches.
Jul 9-13 MTU Endurance Camps - Cross country running and mountain biking camps at MTU in the UP.
Related:
Caitlin Compton Joins St. John's University Nordic Ski Camp Staff
Jun 30 - Jul 2 CXC Coaches Conference

Summer Training Sessions
May 23, 2008
A couple of new summer training sessions:
Boot Camp - Hilary Patzer will be offer a womens core strength "boot camp" on select Saturdays.
XC Ski F.I.T. at Telemark - John Burns has arranged several weekend focusing on physical performance and agility training.

Sisu Skiers Workout Highlight
May 22, 2008
Ben Popp reports: A beautiful evening at Battle Creek was the back drop for the Sisu Masters baseline fitness testing. The group completed a 1Km run (3x), a pole-touch and "10-hop" test, along with 30 sec max pushups, situps, dips and pullups. The circuit testing is a great way to track progress and training effectiveness through summer and into fall.
Related:
Photoset from Ben Popp: Baseline Testing - 15 photos

Summer Camps
May 15, 2008
A number of training camps are available this summer...
Jun 22-26 Gustavus HS Nordic Ski Camp - Coach Jed Friedrich leds a multi-day camp based out of Gustavus College in St. Peter, MN.
Aug 3-8 Endurance Camp - Northland College and St. Cloud State team up for a week long endurance camp in NW Wisconsin.
Mora Vasaloppet Ski Clinics - Mora is offering a series of training clinics this summer including June 28th and August 23rd.

Bike To Work Week - May 10-18
May 8, 2008
Improve your fitness and save some gas...
May 10-17 Wisconsin Bike to Work Week - Check out scheduled events for Fox Valley, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee and Sheboygan.
May 12-18 Twin Cities Bike to Work Week - Find commuter convoys and downtown celebrations, all encouraging to make the switch to cycling.

Twin Cities Master's Biathlon Clinic
May 4, 2008
Want to add more excitement to your X-C Racing? Always wanted to try Biathlon? Then plan on attending the Masters Introduction to Biathlon clinic on Saturday, May 10 in Elk River.  Update: Cancelled due to lack of participants.

Spring Triathlon Clinic Series
April 30, 2008
Endurance Athlete is offering a free Spring Triathlon Training and Information Clinic series, meeting Sundays, May 11-June 1st in Arden Hills.

Summer Junior Programs Preview
April 28, 2008
School is out in almost a month and many metro area juniors are looking at their options for a summer training program. We've got the "skinny" on changes and new offerings in the most of the Twin Cities programs.
Related:
Summer Training Programs Calendar

Mora Ski Club Offering Ski Clinics
April 24, 2008
The Mora Ski Club invites juniors and adults to register and attend four Mora Vasaloppet Ski Clinics this summer and fall at the Mora Vasaloppet Nordic Ski Center. Instructors will include Mora champions Chad Giese and Nikolai Anikin.

Skifire: Tierra del Fuego Nordic Ski Festival Announced
April 22, 2008
Skifire along with its Argentine partners announce the first ever Tierra del Fuego Nordic Ski Festival. Over 40km of cross-country trails in the Valley of Tierra Mayor and at the Francisco Jerman Nordic Ski Area will get daily, Pisten Bully grooming for both classic and skate techniques. The 20 day long festival kicks off on July 30th.

Sisu Skier Masters Open House
April 22, 2008
Finn Sisu and Endurance Athlete will be hosting an open house, Saturday, May 3rd, at Battle Creek for the masters programs. The open house will review and discuss the master full-year programs, which kick off in May. All levels and abilities welcome.

CXC Announces Openings For Athletes
April 14, 2008
Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) announces openings for athletes in their CXC Elite Team, the newly created CXC Post Graduate Program, and the updated Junior Development Programs.