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Sometimes it rains so much that you discover a hybrid sport of running and swimming.

The contest is underway! See what date your friends predicted and track the winner.

This week has been an eventful week and I have some interesting comments about skiing's greatest race so prepare yourselves. When I wrote last week's article I was feeling a little burntout (somewhat tired and lacking motivation).

To cross country skiers, custom team uniforms tend to include racing suits, warm up jackets and pants. But what about the summer and fall? Presenting XCOttawa's brand new training shirts by Podiumwear and Jessica Spring Illustration.

Canmore got a snow fall in September and Thunder Bay got one yesterday so when will it happen in Ottawa? You tell us!

XCOttawa.ca showed up very strongly this past weekend at the National Long-Distance Championships, on both the mens and womens sides. The team placed two men in the top 10 and six in the top 15, while we had a 7th and 13th place showing from the women.

This week, XC Ottawa's much-feared under-23 contingent, consisting of Ed and Gavin, are headed to Rossland, BC for Canada Cup racing. These races are trials for World U-23 championships and World Juniors. . .

The continuation of the Chinese saga, complete with race reportage and ruminations on the man, the myth, and the legend that are Gavin Hamilton.

Once again, the victory went to XC Ottawa’s Karl Saidla, winner of more mountain races than most people can remember.

It is the time of year in which the weather is starting to get warm, the days long and the May long weekend done. Therefore, summer has begun and it is time to switch the emphasis in training.