Just read (and heard on the radio, simultaneously, through an odd coincidence) about Economist Ray Fair's formulas to calculate effects of age on...

In the World Championships women relay in Val di fiemme, after the disqualification of Finland, because of the positive doping test of Kajsa Varis??...

Put in 10k at Snowflake and let my shins get used to balancing. Not so bad, having rollerskied a lot. Today was better than most of last year and it...

Hi All, I have a pair of Salomon Active 9 Pilot skate boots, and Pilot bindings for my skate skis. Question. If I am too cheap (read: spouse won't...

I went to the Friends of Fischer event last night, and this benefit raised a record amt for the City of Lakes Ski Foundation (I think that's what...

Our insurance company recently asked us to put stickers on some large glass doors. We are looking for something related to XC skiing. Does anyone...

Today, in a local makeshift medal ceremony in Gudbrandsdalen, the Norwegian women relay team got its well-deserved silver medals from the last...

Hi all, One rule of thumb that I've heard is that it takes about 8 weeks for the body to adapt to any new form of training. So a strength...

Hello All, I am considering moving to be closer to my family. I am thinking about somewhere along the coast between Boston, MA and Portsmouth, NH....

Derick asked about aging stats for skiers as compared to runners, as discussed in that NYTimes article. I did a bit of work on that for the Ontario...

We got enough snow to cover Como Golf Course today in Saint Paul. As a result, I took out the Visu waxless classic skis. It wasn't bad at all. I got...

We all try to emulate the creme de la creme. Watching videos of Bjorn Daehlie, Ulvang, Alsgaard, etc. This is probably a good thing, just to know...

I'll get this started this week, even though I had a kind of whimpy week this week. Mon-Off Tue-1:25 run, Level 3, w/hill bounding for 25...

Check out this 1953 ski school b/w film short. This is what people used to do before the days of cable tv and lycra uniforms. Kind of nostalgic....

I am thinking of giving Minnesota a look during the first week in January for groomed cross country trail networks. Several years ago I tried...

I've decided to add mastering V2 to my list of two other goals for the ski season. #1: Lose 10 pounds #2: Gain some power/comfort in the...

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According to Three Rivers Parks officials, there has been a rash of car break-ins at several park parking lots, including Baker Park. Sadly,...

My old Alpinas are dying. Anyone have something to sell? Thanks, JV

It was a cold day at the start of the classic rollerski workout in the famed Afton Hills. The temp was a frosty 28F. Those joining me were Tom...