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.

Summer Programs Kickoff Next Week
June 11, 2008
Most of the summer junior training programs kick off next week, June 16-20. If you act quickly, you might still find a few openings.

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.

CXC Presentations at Battle Creek
June 2, 2008
Bryan Fish and Yuriy Gusev will be offering free presentations this month at Battle Creek Recreation Center. Topics:
June 3 Fundamentals of Endurance Training & Analyzing Training Progress
June 10 Planning, Logging and Analyzing Training
Presentations start at 6:30 pm

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.