Top Distance race at Liberec Worlds
February 19 , 2009
At the opening race of the 2009 World Championships in Liberec, CZ I skied my best-ever major championship distance result in the 10km classic. It was snowing and the conditions were a little tricky, but I skied aggressively the whole way to finish 26th. This race was not my focus for the championship but a great way to kick start the week.
A-Final Appearance in Valdidentro
February 13 , 2009
It was great to be back in the A-final, and in contention for the medals today at the World Cup freestyle sprint in Valdidentro, Italy. I led both my quarterfinal and semi-final heats, and attacked on the big climb. In the A-final I was in solid position for the podium when I lost my balance and crashed. I had to settle for sixth. I'm at least grateful to be finding my racing form with a week to go until World Championships. For the full story, click here.
No Luck in Rybinsk for 2009
January 31 , 2009
After winning my first world cup in Rybinsk, Russia last season, I was excited to try and repeat again this year. Unfortunately, I have been struggling to find my racing form and after an unlucky move in the quarterfinals, I had to settle for 14th place instead. For the full story, click here.
Back at it, Otepaa World Cup Classic Weekend
January 26 , 2009
Back in Europe again for the second half of the season. Kicked off this Otepaa WC weekend with a 10km classic. Skied an identical race to the 10km here last year, but improved my place from 42nd to 33rd. In the classic sprint I posted one of my better classic sprint qualifiers in 15th and ended up 16th overall. For the full story, click here.
Historic US finish in Freestyle Team Sprint
January 19 , 2009
Liz Stephen and I teamed up for a fourth place finish at this weekend's Whistler World Cup freestyle team sprint. It was really fun to mix it up and almost make the podium on the 2010 Olympic courses. I won a lunge in our semi-final heat to automatically advance to the final where we each moved up steadily through the laps. Liz attacked on the final climb and tagged off to me in fifth. I was able to move us into fourth and was gaining on the podium positions until I just ran out of trail. To read the full story, click here.
Close to the Semi's at Whistler World Cup
January 16 , 2009
Today I got to make a full run around next year's Olympic classic sprint course and narrowly missed advancing to the semi-finals. After qualifying 16th I skied well through my quarterfinal heat and just got out double-poled over the final 30m. It was great to be able to experience the Olympic course at full speed. Whistler Olympic Park has been a great venue so far! My final place was 14th. To read more, click here.
Pre-Olympic World Cups in Whistler
January 15 , 2009
With just over one year to go until the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, excitement is high going into this weekend's world cup races at the Olympic venue. Tomorrow we will race a classic sprint, there is a pursuit scheduled for Saturday and a team sprint on Sunday. Having already come to Whistler several times over the past year, it's starting to feel like home. More reports to follow from this week's races!
Fast and Female US - Anchorage 2009!
January 9 , 2009
Fast and Female hosts it's first international event in Anchorage, Alaska! A big thanks to all the instructors and volunteers that came out and helped inspire over 160 girls ages 9-19. We skied, we ate, we watched cool ski videos and autographed posters. For pictures and more info on the event Click Here
US Nationals 2009 - The FREEZE
January 8 , 2009
Nationals returned to Anchorage for the first time since 1994 just in time for one of the longest cold snaps in Alaska's recent history. Races were delayed and canceled and only two of the four scheduled events were contested. We managed a 5km skate and classic sprint. To read the full story Click Here
Dusseldorf WC - When it Rains it Pours
December 18 , 2008
A city sprint along the Rhine river in Dusseldorf, Germany was the last stop on the World Cup Tour before Christmas. It was my first time racing in the German city and I was excited for the short and fast course. Unfortunately, the course ended a little too quickly, and I hadn't gone fast enough. I finished in 40th place and did not advance to the heats. Quite a contrast after winning my first world cup just one year earlier. For the full story Click Here
The Final Countdown
November 16 , 2008
The race season begins in two weeks and that means I have just a few more days left at home before I hit the road. I've been super busy finishing up my last big training block of the prep period, as well as going on a few fun little escapades with family and friends. It's been a wild few months since my last ski race and after a long period of hard work, I'm getting really excited to see what gains I've made. For a summary of what I did over the summer and fall Click Here
National Team Camp at 2010 Olympic Venue
September 1 , 2008
To prepare for the upcoming Winter Olympics that are now just 1.5 years away, I have joined my fellow US National teammates in Whistler, BC for a 10 day dryland camp. We will be training daily at the 2010 Olympic venue, making it our home away from home. For updates from the camp Click Here
August Update
August 31, 2008
August was a good month. With a boost in intensity training, two rollerski races, a recovery week and the 2008 Summer Olympics to watch, tie flew by. To hear all about it Click Here
Testing All Conditions - Glacier Camp #3
July 31, 2008
Three camps down one to go. Just got down from Eagle Glacier. I had a great camp focused on intensity and moderate volume. We encountered all types of weather throughout the week, good preparation for European winters For the full story and pictures.... Click Here
New Subway Commercials
July 7, 2008
Just in time for the upcoming summer Olympics, Subway of Alaska recently wrapped up production for a new round of commercials featuring me. In one of the commercials, the theme is "absolute freshness" and features a re-creation scene of my wedding. Look for the new commercials on TV soon!!
Playin' it Safe - Glacier Camp #2
July 3, 2008
I just got down off of Eagle Glacier for our second APU on-snow camp of the summer. It hardly seemed like summer up there, with night-time temperatures below freezing, fresh snow flurries and powder snow conditions. We didn’t quite get away with hard wax this camp, but it pretty close. The skiing was awesome! Read More
Back to the Hospital with another Clot
April 22, 2008
10 days out from my last procedure to clear the blood clot in my left leg, doctors discovered the clot had reformed and I had to go back into the hospital for more procedures. Read the full story
Scary Encounter with a Blood Clot
April 3, 2008
What originally started as lower back pain ended up being a massive blood clot in my left leg. I spent a couple days in the hospital while doctors used a surgical procedure to clear out the clot. Read the full story
