Highlights
CXC Awarded 2009 Olympic Opportunity Fund Grant
July 1, 2009
Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC) announced today that it has been named as a grant recipient from the 2009 Olympic Opportunity Fund. The grant will help fund a new CXC Adaptive Program which will provide opportunities for cross country skiing for individuals with disabilities throughout the Central Region.
Birkie: Fitness in 5
June 25, 2009
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation and WOJB radio are working together to present Fitness in 5, a weekly program offering fitness tips. Listeners can tune into the weekly program hosted by Birkie Fitness Coordinator, Jay Tapper and long time Birkie Skier and Founder Jacque Lindskoog.
CXC, Mora Clinics
June 22, 2009
Mora Ski Clinics - Mora Vasaloppet is offering a series of ski clinics with top notch skiers. First event is July 12th.
CXC Technique Camp - CXC will be offering ski camps in early August for middle and high school skiers.
Biathlete Willie Neal Killed While Rollerskiing
June 22, 2009
Jackson, Wyoming, native Willie Neal was struck by a car and killed while rollerskiing in northern Maine on Sunday.
Related:
Sports Illustrated: Faces in the Crowd July 2008
Idaho Mtn Express: Nordic kids have heavy hearts with Neal’s death
Summer Sessions
June 20, 2009
A number of additions to the summer calendar...
Jun 23 Womens Rollerski Clinic - Maria Stuber and Bryan Cook host a ladies only rollerski clinic at Lapham Peak.
Jun 25 Asphalt to Snow - Maria Stuber and Bryan Cook host a second rollerski clinic at Lapham Peak.
Jul 8-11 MTU Endurance Camp - Mountain biking and cross-country running camp at Michigan Tech.
Muggy Buggy Fun Run
June 15, 2009
Can you outrun the deer-flies? The 2nd Annual Muggy Buggy Fun Run: 5K Run/Walk, a Minocqua Winter Park summertime initiative, is a soft surface run/walk through the rolling landscape and boreal forest around Squirrel Hill. The event will be held July 4th.
30th Annual Tofte Trek
June 15, 2009
The 30th annual Tofte Trek is scheduled for July 4th. The 10K wilderness run/walk winds its way through the Superior National Forest along the cross-country ski trails, snowmobile trails and Superior Hiking Trail.
More Summer Programs
June 12, 2009
Two more summer programs posted...
Superiorland Summer Training Program - Summer training program for high school/juniors, meeting in Marquette.
Endurance Camp - Northland College/St. Cloud State host a week long endurance training camp for high school athletes.
MYSL Annual Meeting
June 10, 2009
The MN Youth Ski League - cross-country for kids; clubs, camps, carnivals, is having their Annual Meeting at Brackett Park in Minneapolis on Monday June 15th at 6:30 pm. Board positions are available. Everyone welcome, please RSVP, dinner will be served!
Get Your Nordic On! Rochester Clinic Recap
June 8, 2009
Garrott Kuzzy recaps his first rollerski clinic of the 2009 season, held in the Rochester area.
Birkie Trail Run, Relay and Trek
June 6, 2009
Get your team together and join the American Birkebeiner for the 26.2 mile Marathon Relay, one of the great events of the 2009 Birkie Trail Run, Relay & Trek being held Saturday, September 26, 2009.
Central Regional Elite Group Camp
June 6, 2009
Central Cross Country Ski Association is pleased to announce the 2009 Central Regional Elite Group Camp scheduled for July 5-10, 2009 at the Cresthill Resort.
Finn Sisu Summer Lecture Series: Caitlin Compton
June 5, 2009
Finn Sisu's lecture series continues throughout the summer. Coming up this Monday evening, National Champion and Olympic hopeful Caitlin Compton.
Duluth Ride Guide
June 3, 2009
Ski Hut is presenting a Duluth area ride guide with mountain bike trail listings as well as some road routes.
Festival of the Trails
June 2, 2009
The CAMBA Festival of Trails is poised to debut June 12-14, 2009. The festival offers a weekend of trail-based mountain biking activities and events to showcase the ever-growing singletrack trails in the Cable-Hayward area. Unlike most mountain bike events around the region, however, the CAMBA Festival of the Trails will be a low-key touring based event.
Hoigaards Canoe Derby
May 30, 2009
The Hoigaard's Canoe Derby is back for it's 28th year, beginning on June 4th! The series runs for 10 weeks, every Thursday evening, starting from Thomas Beach on Lake Calhoun. The derby is open to all levels, from elite to beginners.
Gear West Total Body Circuit Training
May 25, 2009
Gear West is working with Katie McGinty, a trainer at Snap Fitness, to offer a six week womens circuit training program. The group meets Monday mornings and combines light jogging and an outdoor playground into an effective Total Body Circuit workout.
Nordic Walking Clinics
May 22, 2009
A couple of upcoming Nordic walking clinics...
May 27 Nordic Walking Clinic at Gear West - Instructors will be Olympic hopeful Matt Liebsch and Certified Nordic Walking Instructor Stuart Thomas.
Jun 20 Birkie Trail Nordic Walking Clinic - The Clinic will be presented by the “Queen of Nordic Walking,” Linda Lemke from Hoigaard’s in the Twin Cities.
2009-10 CXC Masters Team Program Announcement
May 20, 2009
Central Cross Country ski association announces the expansion and 2009-2010 season opening for the CXC masters team.
Tri-ple Challenge
May 8, 2009
Rainbow Resort's Amy Xu is race organizer for a kid indoor triathlon, the Tri-ple Challenge, coming up on May 30th. The first 20 registrants will receive a free t-shirt.
Finn Sisu Summer Lecture Series
May 8, 2009
Finn Sisu is hosting a series of talks on Monday nights this summer at the shop. Chad Giese will headline the first event on Monday May 18th at 6pm.
Sisu Skiers Year Round Program Opening Practice
May 7, 2009
The Sisu Skiers Year Round Training Program kicked off the start of the 2009-10 season with their opening workout at Battle Creek Winthrop on Thursday evening. Coach Ben Popp provides some images from the evening.
Related:
Photoset from Ben Popp:  Opening Day - 19 photos
Sisu Skiers Training Programs
CycleOps Training with Power Seminar
May 5, 2009
The Twin Cities Multisports Club in conjunction with Grand Performance Bike Shop and Gear West Bike and Triathlon Shop are hosting 'CycleOps Training with Power Seminar' on Monday evening, May 11th at Saint Paul College auditorium. There is a one hour formal presentation, 30 minute Q and A and an actual demo of performing a power test. Although it is presented by CycleOps (maker of Power Taps) the discussion will remain neutral to the type of power meter utilized.
Forward Expedition on TV
May 4, 2009
Paula Anderson reports: Tyler Fish, (current Ely resident, avid ski racer, and assistant coach to the Ely high school ski team) and John Huston (former Ely resident and former assistant volunteer coach for the Ely high school ski team) have successfully completed the first American unsupported ski expedition to the North Pole. They are going to be on the Today show Tuesday morning, May 5th.
Chad Giese Joins Sisu Coaching Staff
April 30, 2009
The Sisu Nordic Ski Foundation has announced that Chad Giese, multiple Mora Vasaloppet champion and World Cup skier, will be a part-time coach with the organization, assisting in various Sisu training groups.
Loppet Tri Club
April 24, 2009
The City of Lakes Nordic Ski Foundation is offering a Tri-Loppet training group, the Loppet Tri Club. The program offers a low-key opportunity to paddle, mountain bike and trail run with instruction from experienced athletes. Sessions start on Monday, April 27th.
CXC Launches Programs in Michigan
April 21, 2009
Central Cross Country Ski Association announces program outlines for Lower Michigan and initiates registration.
SISU Open House and Rollerski Demo
April 20, 2009
Sisu skiers will be having their annual spring open house this Sunday May 3rd at Battle Creek. Finn Sisu will have demo rollerskis available for anyone interestd to try out -- masters, seniors, juniors, everyone welcome!
Biathlon Intro Day
April 20, 2009
Minnesota Biathlon will be hosting an Introduction to Biathlon day, Sunday, May 3rd in Elk River. The free clinic is designed to introduction juniors to the sport of biathlon.
Gogebic Community College Prepares CC, XC Programs
April 15, 2009
Will Andresen will head up the new cross-country running and Nordic ski teams at Gogebic Community College.
Swim Clinic May 3rd
April 14, 2009
A new triathlete? Need stroke help? Endurance Athlete is hosting a swim clinic in Apple Valley on Sunday, May 3rd.
Endurance Training Theory for High School Athletes
April 13, 2009
Piotr Bednarski will be hosting two sessions on the topic of endurance training for high school athletes. Sessions are May 4th in Hopkins, and May 11th in south Minneapolis.
May Rollerski Training with Go!Training
April 7, 2009
Go!Training will be offering some free rollerski sessions to get junior skiers ready for the summer training season. Sessions will run on Wednesday afternoons.
Sisu Nordic Ski Foundation
April 5, 2009
A group of Minnesota skiers and coaches announce the Sisu Nordic Ski Foundation (SNSF), a Twin-Cities-based organization dedicated to the development, support and promotion of Nordic Skiing in Minnesota.
Go!Training Spring Strength Sessions
April 1, 2009
Go!Training is offering a spring series of challenging strength training at the Los Campeones Gym in Minneapolis on Tuesday and Friday mornings.
WAM-XC Begins 10th Year
March 31, 2009
WAMXC starts their tenth year with the opening hike this Saturday, April 4th. The low key ski training group with features long duration, easy to moderate workouts followed up with a stop at one of the area favorite coffee shops. Workouts are open to all.
More Summer Programs
March 30, 2009
Another round of summer training program updates have been posted...
- Go!Training Summer Program - Summer program for high school and college skiers.
- Nordicwerks - Forest Lake coach Deno Johnson's summer program.
- Nordic Speed - John Dyste leds training groups at Hyland and Carver Park.
- SkiCraft - Urban training group with sessions starting in April.
- Baker Rollerski Program - Evening rollerski workouts at Baker Park.
- Rice Creek Boat Club - Canoe and kayak training group as cross-training for skiing.
Learn to Row Sessions
March 30, 2009
Minneapolis Rowing Club is offering Learn to Row Camp for high school
students on April 4 & 5 and May 2 & 3. The two-day camps provide the
opportunity to learn about and try rowing indoors with workouts on a rowing machine and at the indoor tank at the U of MN boathouse.
Summer Program Postings
March 29, 2009
We've begun loading the training calendar with summer program information. Online now:
- Sisu Skiers Junior Program: Price hike coming on April 1st!
- Minneapolis Ski Club Programs: Also has price hike on April 1st.
- MN Valley Summer Program: Program filled up by April last season, sign up soon.
- Mpls Rowing Club: Learn to row sessions in April/May.
501FIT Fast! Endurance Strength Training for Skiers
March 26, 2009
501F1T offers small group strength training classes using G-Werx Gyms to improve your skiing performance. Read testimonials from area skiers who've had great success with the program. Spring discounts available plus try one group class for free.
Gear West Mud Run April 4th
March 19, 2009
Gear West is hosting a Mud Run on Saturday, April 4th. The trail run will be 4-5 miles long with early registrants receiving a free pair of socks.
Festival of the Trails
March 17, 2009
The Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) will debut its new Festival of the Trails on June 12-14, 2009. The festival, a fund raising event that will benefit CAMBA's singletrack trail development initiative, will offer a weekend of mountain biking fun for riders of all levels with activities for the whole family on the beautiful CAMBA singletrack trails in Northwest Wisconsin.
Sisu Skiers: Maybe You Should Consider Joining a Ski Group
March 17, 2009
Mary Vancura from Sisu Skiers writes about joining a year-around training groups.
Hoigaards Nordic Walking in April
March 12, 2009
Mark your calendars in April, Hoigaards will be offering two Nordic walking seminars.
Apr 18 Nordic Walking Instructor Training
Apr 18 Nordic Walking Training
501FIT Fast! Endurance Strength Training for Skiers
March 8, 2009
501F1T offers small group strength training classes using G-Werx Gyms to improve your skiing performance. Read testimonials from area skiers who've had great success with the program. Discounts in March plus try one group class for free.
Womens Short-Notice Ski Lessons
February 27, 2009
Jan Guenther of Gear West are hosting special short-notice womens ski lessons at Baker Park on Sunday, March 1st. RSVP if planning to attend.
MYSL Great Ski Together
February 27, 2009
On Sunday Mar 1st, at the Wirth Chalet 2-4 pm, the MN Youth Ski League is hosting a ski reunion and party for all current and former MYSL members, as well as anyone who wants to show up and learn more about MYSL. Program features include meeting and skiing with Midwest Junior National Team members and talk about introductory junior racing in the Midwest.
Endurance Strength Training Classes at 501FIT
February 5, 2009
501FIT, based in downtown Minneapolis, is offering unique group strength training classes using their G-Werx (r) Gyms that have had great success with skiers. Read testimonials from area skiers and check out their special coupons.
Ski and Tea Hosting Clinic with CXC Elite Women
January 30, 2009
Ski and Tea will be hosting a womens ski clinic CXC Elite Women skiers on Wednesday, February 18th at the Hwy OO warming hut. The clinic is open to all abilities.
Wisconsin Biathlon Winter Festival
January 15, 2009
The Wisconsin Biathlon Association will host its first annual Winter Biathlon Festival Saturday, January 24th at McMiller Sports Center. All abilities welcome, no experience needed.
Endurance Strength Training Classes at 501FIT
January 11, 2009
501FIT, based in downtown Minneapolis, is offering unique group strength training classes using their G-Werx (r) Gyms that have had great success with skiers. Read testimonials from area skiers and check out their special coupons.
Camp Birkie for Kids
January 9, 2009
Conserve School of Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin, will sponsor a nine hour environmental education camp for Kindergarten through 6th grade children, called Camp Birkie for Kids, at this year’s Birkebeiner. The kids camp runs from 7-4 p.m. on Birkie race day.
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