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As I write my final papers for the year (and for my degree!), I'm reflecting on my race season this past year. It was a very short season, but it was a highly successful one, certainly my best season since the 2000-01 season.

I asked, you provided trail reports...

Wayne brings a vast store of racing and training knowledge and experience to our group. This year, Wayne's focus will be on longer distance events, and hopes to place in the top 10 at the National Championship 50k and the Keskinada, and in the top 30 at the American Birkebeiner.

Injuries, they happen to everyone at least once in an athletic career. Unfortunately, they may happen more often for some. I would fit under the "more than once" category.

There wasn't a lot of snow on the parkway, but we'll take what we can get. Racing is just around the corner!

Following the recent Canada Cup in Thunder Bay, I was able catch up with Reijo Puiras, colourful founder of the famous Lappe Nordic Ski Centre, host venue for the weekend’s races. He needs no introduction...

The long distance races at the Haywood National Ski Championships were the last big races in Canada this year. Here's how XCOttawa fared.

Thoughts of a new XC Ottawa athlete. . .

Upon completion of high school, young skiers who wish to compete seriously and improve have two options; ski full time for as many years as they last, or continue with their education while training seriously and competing. Both options have their advanta

Fisher Loppet was my final Salomon Marathon Cup race of the year. It’s a 40 km skate race at Hardwood Hills, just outside of Barrie.