Silje

Silje Øyre Slind’s journey to success

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.

cold training

The benefits of cold training in cross-country skiing

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.

history cross-country and vasaloppet
|

The history of cross-country skiing and Vasaloppet

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.

End of content

End of content