Category: XCFeeds

Haven’t checked her skiing time, but five misses probably isn’t what Laura Spector was hoping for today in the range. Better luck next time!

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1. <Race Snapshot: IBU World Cup 1 Women
2. <Race Snapshot: IBU WC 4 Women’s Sprint
3. <Race Snapshot: IBU WC 4 Mass Start

I like double poling as much as the next guy, but the course today sounded a bit on the flat side.

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1. <Race Snapshot: Davos WC Classic
2. <Race Snapshot: Davos WC Sprint
3. <Race Snapshot: TdS Classic Sprint

Yesterday Mtn. Top hosted their annual Paintball Biathlon for BKL skiers. The forecast had called for fridgid temps, but with no wind and clear blue skies, it warmed to the upper teens and was a perfect day for skiing.divThe event was organized perfectly and seemed to go off without a hitch. Needless to say, fun was had by all. Thanks to all of the race crew for their massive efforts./divdivHere are pictures of some of the local kids who participated.br /a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTw0Rq9TNRI/AAAAAAAAGEo/Dr7Vsffbuh8/s1600/DSC_0024.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;” src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTw0Rq9TNRI/AAAAAAAAGEo/Dr7Vsffbuh8/s400/DSC_0024.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565380717716911378″ //aBen was on fire.br /a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTw0D5qyuiI/AAAAAAAAGEg/qoYkFR05BRg/s1600/DSC_0026.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;” src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTw0D5qyuiI/AAAAAAAAGEg/qoYkFR05BRg/s400/DSC_0026.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565380481147648546″ //aEli (1/2 man, 1/2 smile) Grossman.br /a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTwz2orSDUI/AAAAAAAAGEY/iScpXb7jqUs/s1600/DSC_0032.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;” src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTwz2orSDUI/AAAAAAAAGEY/iScpXb7jqUs/s400/DSC_0032.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565380253247999298″ //aRussell (who said it was cold?).br /a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTwzsvEILRI/AAAAAAAAGEQ/v4ODr9SJuxk/s1600/DSC_0045.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;” src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTwzsvEILRI/AAAAAAAAGEQ/v4ODr9SJuxk/s400/DSC_0045.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565380083164130578″ //aLillian sporting a fine uni :).br /a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTwziDHATEI/AAAAAAAAGEI/50Q6B4AFRVE/s1600/DSC_0048.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;” src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTwziDHATEI/AAAAAAAAGEI/50Q6B4AFRVE/s400/DSC_0048.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565379899566345282″ //aMae hits the hill.br /a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTwzIlaKhFI/AAAAAAAAGEA/ctbg-3UmKWc/s1600/DSC_0072.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;” src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTwzIlaKhFI/AAAAAAAAGEA/ctbg-3UmKWc/s400/DSC_0072.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565379462096913490″ //aPip (take 1).br /a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTwy8IUFsYI/AAAAAAAAGD4/d5q2W8KWd0A/s1600/DSC_0077.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;” src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTwy8IUFsYI/AAAAAAAAGD4/d5q2W8KWd0A/s400/DSC_0077.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565379248128373122″ //aScott and Koby hammered on each other….. but…Scott shot cleaner :).br /a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTwyr7QSNvI/AAAAAAAAGDw/jMASGsuKO84/s1600/DSC_0083%2B-%2BVersion%2B2.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;” src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTwyr7QSNvI/AAAAAAAAGDw/jMASGsuKO84/s400/DSC_0083%2B-%2BVersion%2B2.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565378969744848626″ //alook at the flying ponytail…she must be going fast!br /a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTwyUozAbFI/AAAAAAAAGDo/SKU-OL3xSyg/s1600/DSC_0088.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;” src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTwyUozAbFI/AAAAAAAAGDo/SKU-OL3xSyg/s400/DSC_0088.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565378569653218386″ //a’Kenzie.br /a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTwxXk5_n6I/AAAAAAAAGDg/OBL99bwbyWA/s1600/DSC_0092.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;” src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTwxXk5_n6I/AAAAAAAAGDg/OBL99bwbyWA/s400/DSC_0092.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565377520636764066″ //aKatharine skied the whole thing with her eyes closed!br /a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTwwg9paGLI/AAAAAAAAGDY/9Law6pcsUXA/s1600/DSC_0094.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;” src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTwwg9paGLI/AAAAAAAAGDY/9Law6pcsUXA/s400/DSC_0094.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565376582385277106″ //aPip skied well but had problems on one of her range visits./divdiv class=”blogger-post-footer”img width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4680416899705879324-8850036859311297945?l=smsxc.blogspot.com’ alt=” //div

Tough day for Lars Berger, it seems. But another strong race for Lowell Bailey. Looks like shooting was a bit dodgy today.

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1. <Race Snapshot: IBU WC 3 Distance Race
2. <Race Snapshot: IBU WC 4 Mass Start
3. <Race Snapshot: IBU WC 5 Men’s 20km

Hey, look, a Norwegian guy won a distance race! And of course Marit Björgen wins again convincingly.

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1. <Race Snapshots: Kuusamo Classic 5/10km
2. <Marit Bjoergen’s Best Freestyle Race
3. <Race Snapshot: Davos WC Classic

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Maybe the sun?br /a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTsleB2FUoI/AAAAAAAAGCo/M5w1toq8ThE/s1600/DSCN0081.JPG”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;” src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTsleB2FUoI/AAAAAAAAGCo/M5w1toq8ThE/s400/DSCN0081.JPG” border=”0″ alt=”” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565082962367959682″ //aHeather ate too much reindeer. Part two coming.br /a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTsldjEomiI/AAAAAAAAGCg/pieCVYKIcnQ/s1600/DSCN0039.JPG”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;” src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTsldjEomiI/AAAAAAAAGCg/pieCVYKIcnQ/s400/DSCN0039.JPG” border=”0″ alt=”” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565082954107492898″ //aLogging is very popular in Finland, all the trees are in line.br /a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTsldeiD5HI/AAAAAAAAGCY/6Fj-MPk26z4/s1600/DSCN0045.JPG” style=”text-decoration: none;”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;” src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_H2SCM3lmKm8/TTsldeiD5HI/AAAAAAAAGCY/6Fj-MPk26z4/s400/DSCN0045.JPG” border=”0″ alt=”” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565082952888738930″ /span class=”Apple-style-span” style=”color:#FFFFFF;”Don’t worry, we’re making friends too! 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Tomorrow the World Cup visits Otepää, Estonia, one of the traditional stops on the circuit. The Otepää races are almost always classic individual-start events – as old school as it gets – and this year is no different. The Otepää races are also the venue at which Estonian racers tend to do well, for whatever reason. Last year, Jaak Mae took third and Andrus Veerpalu took second behind Lukas Bauer

Tomorrow the World Cup visits Otepää, Estonia, one of the traditional stops on the circuit. The Otepää races are almost always classic individual-start events – as old school as it gets – and this year is no different. The Otepää races are also the venue at which Estonian racers tend to do well, for whatever reason. Last year, Jaak Mae took third and Andrus Veerpalu took second behind Lukas Bauer

Tomorrow the World Cup visits Otepää, Estonia, one of the traditional stops on the circuit. The Otepää races are almost always classic individual-start events – as old school as it gets – and this year is no different. The Otepää races are also the venue at which Estonian racers tend to do well, for whatever reason. Last year, Jaak Mae took third and Andrus Veerpalu took second behind Lukas Bauer

After solving the ski boot degradation problem, Skaði Nordic has turned to ski ties. Check them out here!

Plenty of stuff happening this week, despite the inevitable lull following the Tour de Ski:

• Some World Cup racing for both the biathlon (women’s sprint 1/15, men’s and women’s pursuit 1/16, men’s sprint 1/20, women’s sprint 1/21) and XC fields (Liberec sprint).
• Some American gal won that freestyle sprint in Liberec, race recap is here.
• Following through (eventually) on a reader request, we looked at the technique preferences for Norwegian skiers.
• Thanks to a helpful suggestion I was able to improve on my analysis of the alleged pattern of Andrew Newell qualifying well and then underperforming in the heats.
• World Juniors and U23s kick off next week in Estonia, so we had previews focusing on the historical performance of the US and Canadian teams, as well as some of the more accomplished European nations.

There was plenty to be excited about this past week for an American ski fan, what with Kikkan Randall’s performance in Liberec, and strong racing from biathletes Lowell Bailey and Laura Spector. What will the rest of the winter bring?

Related posts:

1. <Week In Review: Friday Nov 12th
2. <Week In Review: Friday Dec 17th
3. <Week In Review: Friday Dec 31st

Another good day for Laura Spector! And Haley Johnson had a strong race as well, for her.

Related posts:

1. <Race Snapshot: IBU WC 1 Women’s Sprint
2. <Race Snapshot: IBU WC 1 Men/Women’s Pursuit
3. <Race Snapshot: IBU WC 3 Men’s/Women’s Sprint