Monitoring load and recovery in endurance training
Effective endurance training is not just about how hard you train, but how well you recover.
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.
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.
Vantaan Hiihtoseura’s Jasmi Joensuu and Eevi-Inkeri Tossavainen claimed a dramatic women’s team sprint title in Rovaniemi after a thrilling final-straight comeback, while Iivo Niskanen powered Puijon Hiihtoseura to victory in the men’s race with a dominant anchor leg.
The world’s longest cross-country ski race, Nordenskiöldsloppet, returns to the Arctic landscapes of Jokkmokk this weekend, once again pushing athletes to their absolute limits over a daunting 220-kilometer course.
After a strong weekend in Marcialonga Bodø, Team Edux and Kati Roivas head into the decisive finale of the Ski Classics Pro Tour with confidence and determination.
Proxcskiing continues to expand its international footprint and reinforce its role as a leading global platform for cross-country skiing and biathlon. The latest step in this development is the integration of Maastohiihto.com into the Proxcskiing network.
Finnish favorite athletes now come from pole vaulting and basketball. While skiing remains popular among Finns, skiers are no longer at the forefront of sports preferences.
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