Ski star raises alarm: Sees worrying trend among young athletes
Harald Østberg Amundsen is concerned about what he sees among young skiers – and gets support from a former national team coach.
Harald Østberg Amundsen is concerned about what he sees among young skiers – and gets support from a former national team coach.
It’s no coincidence that the best succeed. Heidi Weng’s key workout is so brutal that she calls it “awful.”
Nearly 25,000 runners will take to the streets of Oslo on Saturday — in the marathon, half-marathon, and 10 km. Among them are World Champions in cross-country skiing, biathlon, and alpine skiing, as well as two members of the Klæbo family.
The 30-year-old set a new World Record in the 5000-meter SkiErg last weekend. But a mistake in the qualifiers almost cost him a spot in the final.
The SkiErg machine, designed to simulate double poling, has become a popular training tool in gyms and home setups. But its benefits go far beyond serving as a rainy-day substitute.
The inaugural SkiErg Open took place today at the Craft Arena in Kosta, marking the first official SkiErg competition on Swedish soil. Check out the results.
As winter approaches, traditional cross-country skiers, long-distance athletes, and biathletes should pay close attention to one often-overlooked element: the core. A strong core not only supports better skiing techniques but also helps maintain form when fatigue begins to set in.
Summer is almost over in the Northern Hemisphere, and skiers’ base endurance training has been underway for a long time. As autumn begins, the focus of training shifts increasingly toward preparing for the coming competition season.
Autumn is approaching, and some of you may be wondering where to head for a training camp before saved snow is spread on the tracks in the Alps or the north, or before artificial snowmaking begins in favorable temperatures. When the thermometer drops below 10 degrees and fallen leaves start slipping under your roller skis, there are still several destinations you can head to.
40-hour training weeks and an unusually high number of hard sessions. The 24-year-old’s method is producing both sensational results and raised eyebrows.
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