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Ever thought you were too old to exercise or that it was too late for you to start getting in shape? Think again! Read all about how my 70-year-old father is in the best shape of his life and how his secrets can help YOU get there too!

Part 2: Estonia (Part 1, Finland, coming soon...)

Fall is a month packed with training, and the last thing you need is to travel. So we cleverly came up with the idea of a stay-at-home training camp!

Who will win medals in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic cross-country ski races? Tom makes bold predictions 100 days in advance...

This is a story about one guy with a vision and the courage and determination to turn his vision into reality. This is about a guy making a difference, every day, against the odds, for his community and for his sport. This is a story about a hero.

Nordic Walking, at the early stages, is simply walking using short ski poles. The movement can be further refined by lengthening the stride and using the arms to assist a more dynamic motion. Eventually, Nordic Walking can imitate cross-country skiing to

This is probably a bit late in terms of a season review; the ‘season’ – race season – has been over for just under a month. That’s indicative, though, of how this season has gone..

Last week, I interviewed Beth Mansfield about nutrition counseling for athletes - Sheila's Nutrition Digest Vol. 4 - Beth Mansfield Interview (Part 1). In this issue, Beth outlines common problems that she's observed in many athletes and offers sports n

In August, the Vancouver Olympic Committee posted its application for a certificate of environmental approval to begin construction of the Whistler Nordic Centre. The province of BC mandates that every development project undergo this environmental review process. The WNC is located in the Callaghan Valley, a wilderness recreation area slightly southwest of Whistler...