From the FasterSkier archive — posts syndicated from athletes’ and coaches’ own blogs between 2004 and 2012, kept online as published. Current coverage is at fasterskier.com.

“Due to overuse, and the corresponding devaluation, of the word “EPIC,” it shall be…”

“pDue to overuse, and the corresponding devaluation, of the word “EPIC,” it shall be retired for the 2009-10 season, effective immediately./p

pCoaches: We invite you to explore the myriad corners of the English language and locate new, striking and inspiring words to describe your rollerskis, core-strength sessions and pole-bounding intervals./p

pThank you for your cooperation in this matter./p”br/br/ – em Corkdog/em