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A skier has only two gears; power and turnover. When you want to go faster it's as simple as that. You can either put more muscular effort into every push (power) or you can increase your tempo by pushing more often (turnover).

Since the national 50km race (the conclusion of the ski season), it has been an interesting 3 weeks or so and there have been a number of things that have happened to me that have been (1) stressful, (2) eye opening, and (3) funny . . .

XC Ottawa members Colin Abbott and Kyle Power just returned from Canada Games and I got to ask them a couple questions about their experiences.

This week the team is out in Whistler racing at the Canadian National Championships, but before heading out there a few of us decided to head to the Finale Coupe Québec to sharpen things up.

Training Camp Adventures with NTDC to visit Canada's favourite summer training facility!The Haig!

The members of XC Ottawa fought a valiant battle throughout the week. With many of our team members flagged by sickness, it was a battle of mind over matter.

Team selections are done and XC Ottawa is looking forward to an exciting new season!

I've always hydrated with water the morning before a race. I knew that other people had sport drink, but I rationalized in my head that I'd get a sugar rush from it. But then this summer I started getting cramps during running races...

Part 2: Race report highlighting XC Ottawa skiers racing for Carleton at OUA championships!

Photo essay of today's relay event at Nakkertok