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.
Spring is an important but often underestimated phase for recreational skiers. The transition period in April and May helps you recover from winter, build a fitness base, and take your first steps toward summer training – in a relaxed but effective way.
Why is recovery crucial for development, and what does fatigue actually tell us about the body? This article explores the fundamentals of recovery, the physiology of fatigue, and how the balance between training and rest affects performance.
First, the World Cup final was ruined. Then came the shock: “They look like they’ve been run over by a plane.”
April is an important transition period for skiers, when the long winter season gives way to recovery and the foundation for a new training season. Proper rest, light activity, and a gradual return to training create the basis for future development and help maintain motivation and performance in the long term.
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