Sodium bicarbonate – A miracle aid for skiers or just hype?
In skiing circles, the well-known “miracle powder” promises a 1–2% performance boost, but it also comes with side effects.
In skiing circles, the well-known “miracle powder” promises a 1–2% performance boost, but it also comes with side effects.
The sprint World Cup leader has now announced that she is considering retiring—already next year. “I have other dreams in life too,” she says.
Silje Øyre Slind’s rise in the competitive skiing world is a tale of breakthrough moments, hard-fought battles, and an unyielding commitment to excellence. Silje opened up about the milestones that have defined her career, the strategies that have brought her to victory, and the invaluable support that propels her forward daily.
Jizerská50, the seventh stage of the Ski Classics Season XVI, is one of Central Europe’s premier long-distance skiing races and the second Grand Classics event of the season. Who are the favorites?
Fourth place in the race for the Yellow bib but still very confident: “I have beaten them in every race this year.” Andreas Nygaard is focusing on the major races this year, while also naming his teammate as the new captain for Jizerská50.
Max Novak is one of Sweden’s top long-distance skiers. After finishing second in Marcialonga nearly two weeks ago, he solidified his position at the top. Many know that he has roots in the Czech Republic, and now he shares his connection to the country and why Jizerská50 is one of his primary goals.
When exposed to cold temperatures, the body undergoes a range of physiological responses aimed at preserving core temperature. Frontiers in Physiology explores this topic by reflecting on the fascinating effect of cold exposure, which is a shift in how the body utilizes energy during exercise.
During the Ski Classics Live Sessions on Wednesday afternoon, Stina Nilsson confirmed that she stands by her previous decision.
With one World Cup race and the Swedish Championship sprint remaining before the Swedish World Championship team is selected, Olle Jonsson is chasing the last sprint spot. “I need to do something extraordinary,” he admits.
The new year has begun, and the skiing season has been underway since November. Marathon skiers and recreational skiers here in Finland usually start their “competitive season” only later this month or next month. This is a good time of year to pause and reflect on how our beloved sport originated. There is an abundance of information online and on Wikipedia, so here is a summary of the history of our sport.
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