Monday, Nov 6, 2023
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Amanda Saari, a member of the B Finnish national team, has started her season strong, especially in sprint events. Her most recent achievement was a victory in the traditional sprint at the Lillehammer Scandinavian Cup.
December is traditionally the month when the Ski Classics Pro Tour begins. This season’s opening took place over the past weekend in Bad Gastein, Austria, with relatively short races for long-distance skiers: a 7km ITT and a 36km Criterium. Familiar and lesser-known names were at the top of the results, including Finnish Pro Team athletes like Viktor Mäenpää from Team Mäenpää, who finished 39th in Sunday’s Criterium race. In this article, Viktor shares insights on his training, fatherhood, and the Ski Classics series.
Magni Smedås shares her struggles after illness: “Last night, I lay awake listening to the snow groomer outside.”
Axel Jutterström is no longer a surprise. He stunned his hometown of Mora when he finished 3rd in the 2022 Vasaloppet. Last Sunday, he repeated that feat by taking 3rd place in the Ski Classics opener in Bad Gastein. But now, the 25-year-old from Team Eksjöhus is no longer an unexpected contender.
Markus Hallén Johansson is aiming big: Italy, China, and everything in between. Despite not securing a spot on Ramudden’s Pro Team this year, Markus Hallén Johansson is determined to make this winter his big racing season. With a dedicated focus and support from both his family and team, he is targeting some of the biggest long-distance races of the winter.
Despite eleven out of twelve podium finishes being secured by altitude-acclimatized skiers, Anton Järnberg, Pro Team Director at Lager 157 Ski Team, stands firm on his team’s strategic approach after the weekend in Bad Gastein.
Many athletes rely on training programs designed by their coaches. Others turn to smartwatches, while some learn through trial and error, which can take years to figure out effective training methods. To train smartly, it’s crucial to distinguish between different training intensities.
The Ski Classics Season XVI started at Bad Gastein in the Austrian Alps this weekend. On Sunday, December 15, we will have the Bad Gastein Criterium 36km race. With challenging terrain and elite competitors, this thrilling season opener promises intense action and unforgettable alpine views.
“I would rather die than finish second,” said the Swedish heroine to Verdens Gang after out-sprinting Therese Johaug in the relay finale, securing Sweden’s gold medal at the 2019 World Championships. Read Torbjörn Nordvall’s column about Stina Nilsson and her Ski Classics Pro Tour debut this weekend.
Team Edux is a Finnish long-distance skiing team, whose activities ProXCskiing.com has followed over the summer. Now, you can learn about the team’s strength training.
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