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| Ski Marathon Feature: Reino Keski-Salmi |
The Genus Loppet Series continues this weekend with the 36 km classic event in Salmon Arm, BC. This traditionnal classic style course consists of two 18 km loops of ideal rolling terrain designed for the novice as well as the racer.
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| Ski Marathon Report: Genus Kelowna Apple Loppet |
The ski marathon season kicked off in Western Canada with the Kelowna Apple Loppet on the Telemark Ski Club trails. This growing event hit almost 200 participants this past weekend, a feat they attribute to the popular pursuit style event where skiers complete a 15km classic loop, exchange their gear and then finish off with a 15km skating loop.
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| X-C.com Training Plan: Week #3 |
After 3 weeks of good volume work, it’s time to rest up the body with a REST WEEK! The hardest thing to accept for many athletes is that ‘rest is just as important as the actual training’. Believe me – I’ve seen too many athletes destroy themselves by not necessarily overtraining, but by not resting enough following their training cycles.
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| HOW TO: Select the Correct Kick Wax for the Day |
Choosing the right kick wax for classic skiing can be easy, interesting and a rewarding challenge. With the advent of skating, many skiers avoid classic skiing and even classic races by choosing skating when they feel the waxing might be difficult. In doing this they likely will not learn to be proficient at kick waxing and will miss many rewarding opportunities to ski the traditional way.
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| Upcoming Events: Kelowna Apple Loppet |
Event: Kelowna Apple Loppet
Date: January 14, 2007
Location: Telemark Nordic Ski Club, Kelowna, BC
Start Time: 10am Mass Start
Info: www.telemarkx-c.com
Kicking off the ski marathon season out West is the Kelowna Apple Loppet! If you haven’t participated in this event, be prepared for a fun experience. This pursuit race involves a 15km classic leg followed by a 15km skate leg. This is a great format that adds a bit of ‘spice’ to the event. Participate in the 30km solo or pick a partner and do it as a team! If you haven't registered yet, make sure to do so by visiting Telemark Nordic Ski Club website @: www.telemarkx-c.com.
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| Babikov Interview on Fasterskier.com |
Here's another chance to check out Ivan Babikov's interview on Fasterskier.com following his two victories at the US National Championships in Houghton, Michigan. Babikov won both the 10km Skate and 15km Classic events by substantial margins over the best skiers in the United States.
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| X-C.com Training Plan: Week #2 |
This week’s plan is the biggest of the cycle (meaning next week you go back down in hours!). This may be a stretch for those of you that have full-time commitments so do your best. If you can’t do the hours, don’t stress, in the big picture, it’s not a big deal!
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| Racing Report: Grey and Renner Take Individual Classic Race Victories |
Racers get tested by damp weather-
Three days ago, racers were greeted with -30C on the Highland Nordic Ski Trails...Today's individual classic event was contested at +5C on grey and misty trails - Although the wet snow conditions made the ski and wax selection a bit more difficult, the best skiers of the day were once again crowned, with George Grey and Sara Renner taking the victories.
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| Racing Report: Widmer and Crawford Take Duntroon Sprints! |
Racing Action continued today in Duntroon, Ontario with the final selection sprint events for the upcoming FIS World Cup in Canmore, Alberta. Skiers will be selected based on their best 3 of 4 sprints from the early season Canada Cups. Today's sprint event was the last chance skiers had to shine!
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| 2008 US Nationals: Another Win for the Russian Rocket |
It was another great day for Team X-C.com's Ivan Babikov (racing for US Factory Team) at the US Nationals as he dominated the men's 15km individual classic event by winning with over a minute lead over his Factory Team-mates Lars Flora and Andrey Golovko of Kazakhstan.
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