Summer is where winter performance is built—but many recreational skiers unknowingly hold themselves back. From training too hard to skipping structure and technique, these mistakes can limit progress. Here’s how to train smarter and get more out of your summer.
Three days of racing in Inari revealed both the growing depth and the lingering gaps in Finnish cross-country skiing, as new names stepped forward, established stars showed inconsistency and a generation of veterans said farewell to their careers.
Nutrition is essential for cross-country skiers to sustain energy, enhance performance, and support recovery. A balanced diet and proper hydration help athletes train effectively and perform at their best.
Electrofit is recruiting cross-country skiers and biathletes for its professional team, offering top-level coaching and a pathway to international competition.
Vilma Ryytty sprinted to a dramatic victory in the women’s relay at the Finnish Championships in Inari, while Puijon Hiihtoseura delivered a commanding performance to win the men’s race, highlighted by Perttu Hyvärinen’s farewell appearance.
A Ski Classics star and a Finnish legend stole the spotlight on day two of Ylläs–Levi, with a dominant double victory in the men’s race and a commanding performance in the women’s event highlighting both elite form and remarkable longevity.
Dominant performances and tight podium battles set the tone as the Finnish Championships opened in Inari.
Lapponia Ski Week concluded with the demanding Karra Huikonen stage. On the same day, the Ylläs–Levi 70km race took place in Lapland.
Strength training has become a defining factor in modern cross-country skiing, especially in long-distance events dominated by double poling. By improving power, efficiency, and resilience, it allows skiers of all levels to perform better, stay injury-free, and maintain speed even as physical demands increase.
Lapponia Ski Week continued with the demanding 50-kilometer Himmelriikki stage.
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