As far as teams go on the cross-country World Cup, Great Britain arrives at the show with perhaps the smallest team roster and staff. Somehow, they often roar when considering the results. We know British Nordic from the sharp end skiing of Andrew Musgrave, and sprinters Andrew Young and James Clugnet. Like all teams on the circuit, the human capital behind the Lycra-clad skiers make the travel, training, and race grind happen. In this episode of Nordic Nation we speak with the two coaches leading the British team - Hans Kristian Stadheim and Jostein Vinjerui. The two coaches are Norwegian and are based in Norway full-time. Which makes things easy considering the three thoroughbreds of the British team - Musgrave, Young, and Clugnet - live in Norway as well.The organizational model premised on elite athletes living abroad, in this case Norway, outside their home country might not be for every team. In the case of Britain, so far, it appears to have worked. The athletes and coaches are able to capitalize on their personal and professional relationships to tap into Norway’s cross-country ski know-how and arguably overreach when it comes to the expectations of a non-traditional ski nation like Britain.We should note that Vinjerui and Stadheim, as well as their skiers, host a podcast that’s a fun and informative listen. You can find their podcast, Inside Cross-Country Skiing, wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening and we hope your spring is going well.

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Coaching Great Britain Up - Hans Kristian Stadheim and Jostein Vinjerui

Intentional Versatility in the Masters Athlete Lifestyle with Elite Ski Mountaineering Athlete Cam Smith

This is part one of a series on female athlete specific physiology and sports nutrition. In this episode, we speak to professional runner and Registered Dietician Maddie Alm.

Diving Into Female Athlete Specific Fueling with Maddie Alm

Former U.S. and Canadian National Ski Team Coach Marty Hall speaks to us about the first European glacier camps for North Americans.

First-Timers on the Dachstein with Marty Hall

An interview with Dutch Simpson and Nick Kalisz, the filmmakers behind Lhotse. The film documents the first ski descent of the Lhotse Couloir.

On Lhotse with Filmmakers Dutch Simpson and Nick Kalisz

U.S. Biathlete Kelsey Dickinson interviews new biathlete, Craig Wiggers. Wiggers recently wrote a book titled "Nordic Warrior? A Midlife Crisis in Biathlon".

A Midlife Crisis in Biathlon with Craig Wiggers

Former skier Noah Hoffman interviews track and field icon, Dr. Edwin Moses. For decades Moses has been a voice for anti-doping reforms and equity in sport.

Building Equity in Sport with Dr. Edwin Moses

In this conversation, Fields shares a deeper look into his FKT attempts and discusses his perspective on the likely COVID-induced increase in use seen in the White Mountains (and many other mountain regions) this summer. He also talks about his goals for the seasons ahead.

Nordic Nation: Jordan Fields Snags the Triple Crown of White Mountain FKTs

With a kowtow to Zach Caldwell and Noah Hoffman, we are repurposing their recent video conversation about anti-doping reform. Here, you'll find just the audio and solid details about the doping policy in the U.S. and abroad. Think of this as an advanced level back-to-school (remote learning) opportunity to up your game when discussing anti-doping affairs.

Nordic Nation: Zach Caldwell and Noah Hoffman Talk Anti-Doping Reform

Solid as a rock, our conversation with polyglot and world-class biathlete Clare Egan.

Nordic Nation: Clare Egan and Navigating the Pandemic

In this episode of Nordic Nation, we speak all things trail design with John Morton. Based in Vermont, and global in perspective, Morton provides insights into the literal ups and downs of trail design and how full-blown nordic centers and small scale trails can bring a modern vibe to an old-school sport. He runs Morton Trails locally but has a global reach with projects based in China.

The Ups and Downs of Trail Design with John Morton

While Great Britain's Andrew Musgrave relaxes lakeside in Trondheim, we catch up on life, recovery, and the new season ahead.

Post Surgery and Pre-New Start it's Andrew Musgrave

FasterSkier connects with two-time Olympian and long-time US Ski Team Member Noah Hoffman, who has become involved with USADA’s antidoping education program since retiring from skiing. Hoffman also recently wrapped up his second year at Brown University and we discuss his academic interests and the experience of being a college student during the COVID shutdown.

Clean Sport, Testing Gaps, and Virtual Sample Collection with Noah Hoffman

We discuss the happenings around the U.S. Cross-Country Ski Team with Matt Whitcomb. He was recently announced as the new head coach of the team.

U.S. Ski Team Head Coach Matt Whitcomb Fields Questions from Right and Left Field

In this episode, we chat with the author of Running to the Edge, Matt Futterman. The book, rendered down to its basics, is a meditation on Bob Larsen, a running coach Futterman asserts resurrected U.S. distance running. Futterman is the Deputy Sports Editor at The New York Times, a marathon runner, and a fan of cross-country skiing.

Nordic Nation: Running to the Edge with Author and NYT Deputy Sports Editor Matt Futterman

The Nordic Nation podcast is a production of FasterSkier.com, the premier cross-country ski website in North America. The podcast features interviews, commentary, and news updates.

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