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Monthly Archives: December 2017
Fischer Marathon Prep Workout: The Pre-Race Routine
A good warm-up can make the difference between a so-so race and a stellar one. In your early season prep races, try this pre-race routine that the Green Racing Project skiers follow: Sticking to a solid pre-race routine helps you … Continue reading
Photo Gallery: Craftsbury Nordic Skiers at the Fort Kent Eastern Cup
The Craftsbury Nordic juniors had an awesome weekend at the Eastern Cup in Fort Kent this past weekend. In temperatures barely above the legal limit (it has to be warmer than -4f per FIS rules), they threw down some very … Continue reading
Fischer Marathon Prep Workout: Ski Specific Strength in Poling and Double Poling
From GRP/USBA Biathlete and Fischer athlete Susan Dunklee This workout is great for improving core stability, core strength, arm strength, and balance. These drills are a staple of the US Biathlon Team’s strength training program. However, ski specific strength applies … Continue reading
Digging into John Lazenby’s Winter 2018 show
Editor’s note: We’re honored to host John Lazenby’s photography this winter. If you haven’t seen the exhibit already, make sure to budget time to enjoy the works during your next visit. Images were shot from the ’16-17 season, and feature … Continue reading
Jones Brothers rip it on two wheels.
Although cyclocross may not be our primary sport at Craftsbury, we were proud to see CNSC junior skiers Trey and Owen Jones crushing the New England cyclocross races this fall. Biking is awesome training for cross country skiing, and with … Continue reading