Some athletes have a coach who writes their training plans and guides their preparation. Others rely on their smartwatch, while some acquire knowledge through trial and error, often taking years to figure out how to train effectively. To manage your training, it’s crucial to differentiate between the various training intensities.
For readers of Proxcskiing.com, cross-country skiing, and particularly long-distance skiing, holds a special place in the heart.
Cycling as part of cross-country ski training? It’s a topic that brings out strong and divided opinions.
As the snow melts and you enjoy your final ski of the season, now is the perfect moment to give your skis the waxing they need before summer break.
Skin skis are excellent for almost all snow conditions. With three simple steps, you can take your experience to new heights. Here’s how to maximize glide and performance with your skin skis.
Check the difference in glide, weight, and performance with and without skin impregnation.
Location plays a critical role in ski testing. You want to replicate the conditions you’ll face on race day as closely as possible. Make sure you know the average snow type on the course and the median elevation.
Think back to your last race when you had to decide about your race skis. The forecast is not going to make up its mind anytime soon, and you are already stressed with other pre-race routines—ski selection is the last thing you want to worry about. How do you decide which ski is the best and feel confident about it?
A technique expert shakes his head at what he sees: “People are careless with their poles. I don’t think they realize how much it costs them.”
‘Tis the season to ski fast and gift thoughtfully! If you’ve got a cross-country skier on your list, here’s a guide to gifts that’ll pop you up there as their favourite on Christmas Day.
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