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Preparing for Cross country Skiing - Skating technique
Part 2 in this series is designed to help you become a better cross country skate skier. Follow along with the videos below and let me know what you think. The main routine (1st video) takes you through a brief warm up followed by progressively harder, sport specific movements that switch on the muscles so that when you put your skis on, your body and mind are ready to slide more effectively. I encourage you, after a few run throughs, to make the workout your own by doubling
kate Brown
5 hours ago2 min read


Preparing for Cross Country Skiing-Classic technique
This is part 1 of a series of posts. It's no secret to my friends and family that I love Winter and all types of skiing. But cross country skiing has a special place in my heart. Despite the many years practicing this amazing sport it will never get old. I don't think I'll ever truly master the techniques which, rather than detracting, often adds to the attraction. Co-ordinating my body with ski's and poles with always keep my attention and interest. Add the beautiful landsca
kate Brown
Jan 202 min read


Glacier ski touring-revisiting my limits
Pole plant, slide a ski, then part slide, part stamp the downhill ski against the icy slope before committing my weight onto the ski...
kate Brown
Apr 1, 20255 min read


Sleep, glorious sleep
Once upon a time I slept like a baby, even as an adult. Long, delicious, deep sleep, where you wake up revived and fresh for another day....
kate Brown
Feb 25, 20254 min read
Menopause Hormone Therapy - an anti aging strategy?
First off this is neither a pro or anti hormone therapy post. Also, as a non clinician I’m not qualified to advise anyone on this...
kate Brown
Feb 15, 20254 min read


Strong Bones - Jump for joy
According to the International Osteoporosis foundation: Worldwide, 1 in 3 women over age 50 will experience osteoporosis fractures, as...
kate Brown
Jan 27, 20256 min read
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