Easter marks a quiet turning point for skiers, a moment to slow down after the winter season, reflect on the journey behind, and begin looking ahead to summer training.
Summer is where stronger winter performances are built. With the right balance of endurance, strength, technique, and recovery, recreational skiers can significantly improve their fitness and confidence before the snow returns.
Team Edux made clear progress during the Ski Classics season under the leadership of Lauri Mannila, and Isac Holmström rose to strong form after early difficulties. Kati Roivas’ season fell short of expectations in terms of results, but overall Finnish skiers showed promising performances, and a hunger for next winter.
Effective endurance training is not just about how hard you train, but how well you recover.
Building a strong aerobic base, balancing intensity with volume, and avoiding the trap of peaking too early—summer training is where a skier’s winter success truly begins.
A decorated biathlon champion is set to take on a new challenge, stepping into the world of professional road cycling.
This year’s edition of the Nordenskiöldsloppet once again lived up to its reputation as one of the most demanding cross-country ski races in the World.
The Finnish Biathlon Championships wrapped up the season with strong performances across sprint and individual races. Erika Jänkä and Santtu Panttila won the individual events, while Inka Hämäläinen and Arttu Heikkinen took sprint titles in challenging conditions.
Ounasvaaran Hiihtoseura and Vuokatti Ski Team Kainuu claimed narrow victories in the Finnish Cup cross-country skiing relays in free technique in Rovaniemi. The women’s race was decided by just two thousandths of a second, while the men’s competition saw equally tight margins, with only tenths separating the top finishers.
On the final laps of the 20 km mass start, Niskanen surged ahead with control and confidence, leaving the rest of the field behind. In the women’s race, Johanna Matintalo showed equal determination, securing victory with a strong finish in front of the home crowd.
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