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Thomas Furuheim

Norwegian Ski Foundation Analysis Shows Significant Differences on The Race Course

The Norwegian ski foundation has cooperated with the Norwegian Institute of Sport Sciences to conduct an extensive study of cross country ski racing. Some of the observations have been noteworthy
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Recommendations for Training - Transition from Dryland to Snow

Norweigan Coach Steinar Mundahl offers training advice for the transition from dryland to on-snow training. Includes a specific three-week training plan
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Thomas Furuheim

Alsgaard Back on the Race Trails

Thomas Alsgaard is making a comeback in Nordic skiing. He is the newest member of Team FAST (A Norwegian long distance team).
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Thomas Furuheim

Scouting Vancouver

The head of the Norwegian ski association reports that things are looking good. Åge Skinstad also confirms that Norway will not be fielding a complete team for the World Cup races this January in Canada
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Thomas Furuheim

Keeping the Pressure On

Despite a disappointing 55th place performance in Düsseldorf, reigning sprint world champion Jens Arne Svartedal is refusing to let up on his training leading up to the season opening distance races at Beitostølen
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Oystein Pettersen Blog - The Importance of Team

The days are getting shorter, the weather colder, but most of us aren't skiing yet. This is the toughest time of the year for training. Oystein Pettersen reminds us to use our traning partners for support and to keep it fun
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Pettersen Blog - Hey There Folks!

I hope things are going well out there in the ski world! On my end the season has just started, but for most of you there is still a waiting period. As soon as we get snow the first races will be here before you know it.
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Thomas Furuheim

Scandinavia’s Longest

Mathiesen Eidsvold Værk and Eidsvold Værk’s ski club have presented a proposal to build Scandinavia’s largest ski tunnel. Measuring 1.4 kilometers, it would be slightly longer than the well known indoor facility in Torsby, Sweden.
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Thomas Furuheim

Success for the Ski Tunnel

The ski tunnel in Torsby, Sweden has invigorated the entire region. This year it’s heading toward a new record for visitors
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Eirik Lindebjerg

Berger Still Unsure

Just two weeks before the season opening races at Beitostølen, Lars Berger is still unsure if he is going to focus on cross-country this season.
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Norway Satisfied With Düsseldorf Results

Sprint trainer Ulf Morten Aune is totally satisfied with the Norwegian team’s performance in the world cup opener in Düsseldorf. At the same time, he guarantees that the sprinters will be a force to reckon with later in the season.
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Kjølstad Experimented with Training Prior to World Cup

Norweigan sprinter Johann Kjølstad may have found a new recipe for success. He used the day before the first World Cup sprint in Düsseldorf for stair training
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Øystein Pettersen Blogs on Strength Training

The Norweigan star Øystein Pettersen talks about strength training and details one of his favorite workouts
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Team Lists For Dusseldorf Sprint

The following is a list of participants for tomorrow's sprint - organized by nation
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The Sausage” Believes in Hattestad’s Chance

Norweigan sprinter Øystein Pettersen picks teammate Ola Vigen Hattestad as the favorite in tomorrow's sprint opener. He also has plenty of confidence in the rest of the Norweigan team
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The Seasons Toughest Camp - Track Gold Medalist Challenges Norweigan Sprint Team

The Norweigan Sprint Team recently gathered in Trondheim to undergo the season's toughest camp. One of the key workouts was a wickedly tough uphill workout under the supervision of 800 meter gold medalist Vebjørn Rodal
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Marathon Training with Steinar Mundal

Former Norweigan National Team Coach and current Canadian National Senior Team Coach, Steinar Mundal, gives a brief update on his work in Canada, and plans out a three week training period for master marathon racers.
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Snow Security for the Vasaloppet

The Swedish Vasaloppet is taking steps to ensure good snow conditions for the Vasaloppsuken (the "Vasaloppet week"). A large amount of money is being spent to install an artificial snow system.
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From Amateur to Pro and back to Amateur

Norweigan classic sprinting star, Jens Arne Svartedal discusses how he is balancing training, school and family.
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Sprinting with the Swedes

Non-national team skiers Ole Christian Mork and Rune Müller of Norway did very well in competition with Sweden’s best sprinters in Torsby’s ski-tunnel on-snow time-trial last week.
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2009 Liberec World Championship in trouble

The president for the 2009 Liberec World Championship, Roman Kumpost has been fired by the sport minister of the Czech Republic. The minister is demanding that Katerina Neumannova takes over the president’s role. If not, no more money will be awarded to t
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Hard workouts every day for Pettersen

Norwegian sprinter Øystein Pettersen dominated the recent sprint races in Sandnes, Norway. He is using a new training plan this season with hard workouts every day.
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