| November 10, 2005
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Dear SkiPost,
I want to start XC skiing this winter and am confused
about which route to take -- either skate or classic? I
started roller skiing in the summer and purchased my own
Marwe 610s and a pair of Fischer S5000 skate boots. I started
out O.K. and I am sure with a lot more practice I will get
the hang of it but falling over is no fun on tarmac, so
haven’t done much of it as of late.
I started Nordic walking 6 weeks ago and I am hooked.
It doesn’t involve worrying about falling over and
keeps me flexible. I am 45 not very fit but I can hold my
own. I ski downhill twice a year (2 weeks).
My question is how do I decide whether to ski classic
or skate? Or can I do both with one ski?
My boots have two bars across them to fit the Salomon
Skate binding, will these work with a classic ski? Or do
I need to buy another pair of boots?
I would appreciate any advice.
Hello,
It sounds like you have a good start on skate skiing if
you purchased the skate equipment this spring. However,
you also sound as though you have been enjoying your classic
experience.
A few things to keep in mind are that you have boots designed
for skating. These boots are going to make it rather difficult
to classic ski. The construction of the skating boots requires
limited forefoot flexibility while a classical boot requires
a flexible forefoot. So, if you wish to classic you will
need a to get a classical boot.
I will say that the luxury of skate skiing is that there
are often many more places where you can do it. With just
a little snow some golf courses and Nordic areas will roll
their trails. Without good tracks it becomes difficult to
learn classic skiing.
Combi skis exist that allow both skating and classical skiing
but you do not get the best skating or classical experience
on a combi ski. For classical skiing you will want poles
that are about 10 cm shorter than your skating poles but
these will be taller than you Nordic walking poles.
Your best bet is to visit a ski demo. You can go around
to each company, try on boots, skis, and poles and then
make an informed decision that is right for you.
With what you have told us, you are probably going to be
best skating this winter, but you should give classic skiing
a try before you buy anything.
Enjoy!
Justin Easter
SkiPost Editor - Subaru Factory Team
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| Food for Everyday Health and Fitness |
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By: Abby Larson
Subaru Factory Team
As a nutritionist and exercise physiologist I find that many
people have misconceptions about healthy eating on a day-to-day
basis. It’s really quite simple. The less processed the
better, meaning whole foods are the way to go. Eat the apple
instead of drinking the apple juice or eating the sugared
applesauce. Purchase cheeses and cuts of meat from the deli
department instead of processed lunchmeats, sausages, and
cheeses. Go for whole grains instead of Pop-Tarts and white
bread. Don’t be afraid to experiment with new grains,
fruits, vegetables, and spices; some foods are an acquired
taste or should be prepared in a certain way to be enjoyed.
An example of this is eggplant. Raw eggplant is not very appealing
but sauté it with a little extra-virgin olive oil and
garlic and it becomes an amazing topping to whole-wheat pasta.
It’s also important to keep in mind that there is no
one optimal macro-nutrient ratio for everyone. America has
gone through a series of nutritional fads: low-fat, high-carb,
high-protein; with so much contradictory information it’s
no wonder why many people are confused about what to eat.
The truth is there is no magic ratio. Different people function
optimally on different amounts and kinds of food. Some people
may be carnivores and feel “off” if they don’t
consume enough meat and dairy while others may crave a higher
carbohydrate diet, heavy in fruits and grains. Very lean athletes
may need more fat than the recommended 30% of total daily
calories to maintain a healthy body fat percentage and weight.
However, everyone functions better on a nutritionally dense
diet, no matter the macronutrient combination. Long-term,
people who eat foods that naturally contain vitamins, minerals,
fiber, and antioxidants will have a decreased risk of heart
disease, cancer, stroke, obesity, type 2 diabetes and will
generally feel better.
Exercising on a regular basis and maintaining a low body
weight does not mean that it’s all-right to eat in an
unhealthful manner. These habits can affect how you feel on
a day-to-day basis as well as have long-term effects such
as increased cholesterol and blood pressure. No matter your
age, training schedule or body weight it is important to have
a nutritionally dense diet that focuses on fruits, vegetables,
whole-grains, lean meats, and low-fat dairy. Subsisting on
Top Ramen, white tortillas, Pop-Tarts, and Gatorade will not
make anyone a more competitive athlete or an optimally functioning
human.
There are lots of easy ways to eat more healthfully: Eating
a breakfast of whole-grain cereal such as raisin bran or oatmeal
and using low-fat or skim milk and yogurt starts the day off
right. Using whole-wheat breads and pastas, experimenting
with new whole-grains such as bulgur and wild rice as well
as baking with whole wheat flour, brans, oatmeal, and wheat-germ
can increase your consumption of fiber and broaden your culinary
horizons. Adding fresh or frozen vegetables to soups, pasta
dishes, and eggs can boast your vitamin and mineral consumption
and frozen fruits are a great addition to any frozen yogurt
smoothie. Fat should not be avoided as it increases pleasure
and satiety at mealtime as well as being an essential component
of a well-balanced diet. Saturated fat should be limited to
10% of total caloric intake. This type of fat can be reduced
by avoiding fatty cuts of meat and high-fat dairy products.
Fried foods are also very high in saturated fat as well as
transfat. Transfat should be avoided at all costs. Not only
does it increase LDL (bad cholesterol) but it decreases HDL
(good cholesterol). Transfat can be nearly eliminated from
the diet by not purchasing processed packaged foods. Transfat
will appear on food labels as partially or fully hydrogenated
oil (generally soybean). It is commonly found in many peanut
butters, cookies, chips, and packaged baked goods. Good fats
to consume are poly and monounsaturated fats such as those
found in nuts, “natural-style” nut butters, avocados,
most vegetable oils, and fish. Olive oil is a great medium
for cooking vegetables and canola oil is good for baking.
One final tip: When grocery shopping focus staying on the
perimeter of the store. The perimeter contains the fruits
and vegetables, followed by the meat and cheese counter, and
the bakery (just remember to by whole wheat bread). This makes
it easier to avoid a lot of processed foods found in the aisles.
This is just a general rule, of course there are a lot of
healthful foods found in the aisles (beans, brown rice, whole
grain cereals, ect.) but it is something to consider.
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| Vote for Cross-Country Skiing!!! |
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The Winter Olympics are only 92 days away!
WNBC.com is taking a poll about what Olympic events people
are most interested in. To take part in this survey and show
your support for cross-country skiing,
go to: www.wnbc.com/olympics2006/index.html=20
In the right-hand margin is a poll, "What 2006 winter
Olympic sport are you most interested in?"
Vote for cross country skiing!
Hopefully if there are enough people that vote, NBC will
consider covering a larger portion of cross-country skiing
at the Olympics. There is no limited amount of times you can
vote so vote often!
Alpine skiing currently has 48% of the vote. Let's show NBC
that the Nordic world deserves more recognition.
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| Events/Clinics/Announcements |
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We are skiing in West Yellowstone!
Rendezvous ski trails, 11-9-05
Make your plans now to attend,
The Yellowstone Ski Festival
November 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26, 2005
West Yellowstone, Montana
West Yellowstone, Montana is the only place
to start your Nordic ski season. The Yellowstone Ski Festival
includes:
Fall Camp Clinics
Try It and But It Gear Demo
Indoor Ski Show
XC Supertour
And much more…
If you have any questions or if you would like
more information about the Yellowstone Ski Festival, For more
information, visit www.yellowstoneskifestival.com
or contact:
Jamie Greene, Yellowstone Ski Festival Coordinator
The West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 458
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
406-646-9427
info@yellowstoneskifestival.com
Start your ski season in West Yellowstone, Montana!
When traveling to West Yellowstone the Subaru Factory Team
recommends staying at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort. www.doyellowstone.com
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Steamboat Springs Early Winter
Nordic Camp
December 17, 18, 2005
Sponsored by:
Ski Haus, The Nordic Link, Steamboat Touring Center, and LakeCatamount.
Participants can sign up for one or two days of skate or classic
instruction. All abilities welcome. Never-evers to advanced.
$125 for Saturday and Sunday (sign up before December1)
$135 for two days after December 1.
$75 for one day (either Saturday or Sunday)
Price includes:
Two clinics per day.
Trail Passes (Saturday will be at Lake Catamount, Sunday will
be at the
Steamboat Touring Center.
Complimentary Demo of Salomon's new skis and boots.
Professional instruction
Lunch
Saturday Happy Hour
Industry reps on hand
On Snow video analysis (Sunday only)
Free Swag and Prizes
For more information or to register go to www.thenordiclink.com
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Auburn Ski Club
We are a private non-profit organization near Truckee, CA, and we are looking for a front desk person. We have a nordic trail system, a main lodge and new secondary warming structure, alpine area next to us, and ski museum (plus all kinds of skiing and snowboarding programs for ages 5-100).
The position is full time and includes greeting people and answering questions, coordinating volunteers for the alpine, snowboard, and nordic programs, helping on the nordic trails and alpine hill, and entering data in the computer system. It's at least 40-48 hrs/wk through March (and maybe April), starting as soon as possible! The days off are Mondays and Tuesdays when the club is closed.
We have some possibilities for low-cost housing through club members. You can contact me or Sally Jones, the Nordic Director, if interested. Her e-mail is sallyxc@hotmail.com, call 530-426-3313 ext. 103. Please put the word out there!
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