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2007-10-08 11:25 PM

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Subject: cross country skiing
For those of you who also live in a place where it snows - do you cross country ski for fitness? i haven't done it since i was 6 or 7, but i have heard it can be a really good aerobic workout. (i've been downhill skiing for 12 + years). does anyone do it keep the lungs in shape?

2007-10-08 11:50 PM
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Subject: RE: cross country skiing
Oh yeah, it's one of my favorite workouts when we do get snow. It really works the butt! I can't wait for the snow. Last year was decent. I get on the skis on my front porch and take off into the woods for as long as I can. My dog loves it too when I go faster than the usual walking speed.
2007-10-08 11:58 PM
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Subject: RE: cross country skiing
I've gone snowshoeing in the past and I've done downhill. Would like to get back into downhill this winter, but I'm also seriously considering trying cross-country. Compared to downhill, entry-level cross-country equipment is fairly inexpensive. Worth trying for a change of pace.
2007-10-09 12:40 AM
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Subject: RE: cross country skiing
It's a kick azz workout and a great way to cross train. I did a lot of XC skiing in college. Not so much now. I like snowshoeing which can be another great way to cross train. You can make it as leisurely or as hard as you want.
2007-10-09 6:59 AM
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Subject: RE: cross country skiing
I've got 6 pairs of racing skis in my basement that are waiting patiently for snow.
2007-10-09 7:26 AM
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Subject: RE: cross country skiing
Whoooohoooooo!  I love cross country skiing!

2007-10-09 8:15 AM
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Subject: RE: cross country skiing
If you like x-country skiing, you might enjoy reading this...

Canadian Ski Marathon - From the Back of the Pack

Was a blog entry written by David Glover, a Northern Virginia elite triathlete.  By elite, I mean this guy wins Ironmans.  He won the Vineman IM this year and does sub-9 IMs.  He decided to do this ski marathon and thought that since he was an elite triathlete, he would do fine.  He was wrong.  Good read.

2007-10-09 8:58 AM
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Subject: RE: cross country skiing
I haven't been able to pull out my cross country skiis much, seeing that we haven't had much snow the past couple years. It is an awesome workout!
2007-10-09 10:07 AM
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Subject: RE: cross country skiing
yea, i have snowshoed a couple of times too - i pretty much like anything involving snow. i can't wait for it to snow here, the ski mountains around here have already gotten 6-10" of snow!!
2007-10-09 1:19 PM
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Subject: RE: cross country skiing

Cross country is my number one sport.  If I could do nothing else, it would be skiing.  It is a fantastic workout and if your terrain is of the rolling hill type it can be serious fun.

... and for those that read the Canadian Ski Marathon bit, that is in my backyard. We have great skiing here (if only the winter would last a bit longer things would be ideal)

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