Gaining Confidence as a Female Competitor Last winter I had the privilege of speaking and coaching at both the “We Rise” Rossignol Women’s Ski Clinic along with the Birkie Ski de She Ski Camp. It was very encouraging to see so many women desiring to learn how to improve their cross-country ski technique. Over...
Common Injuries Among Nordic Skiers
A few years ago I had the pleasure of co-coaching with Cara Battles for one of the Loppet Nordic Racing ski classes at Hyland Park. During the last few years, Cara has diagnosed and treated two different injuries on both my shoulder and hamstring. She has helped me gain strength after my shoulder neuropathy...
The Secret to Aging in Style!
The Biography of the Local Hayward Legend Nancy Bauer. Many years ago I had the pleasure of meeting Nancy Bauer while picking blueberries with my two girls at the Bauer Berry Farm in Champlin, MN. Prior to this, I had met her son and Olympian, John Bauer, during the time we were both on...