Nordic Nation: Four Birkies and the World Cup with Alayna Sonnesyn
In this episode, we talk with Alayna Sonnesyn (SMS T2), who is coming off of her fourth consecutive victory at the American Birkebeiner in H...
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20 episodesNordic Nation: Prioritizing mental health and rediscovering passion with Hailey Swirbul
In this episode, we chat with Hailey Swirbul, who – at just 24 years old – has been competing at the top end of the sport for quite some tim...
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Nordic Nation: Ben Ogden Breaks Through
It’s been a minute! With the arrival of host Rachel Perkins’ second baby in July and a subsequent job shift, Nordic Nation has been on pause...
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Nordic Nation: Rebounding From Setbacks and Gaining Momentum with Julia Kern
At 24-years-old, Julia Kern is quickly becoming a seasoned veteran in her 7th year on the U.S. Ski Team. However, her career trajectory has...
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Nordic Nation: 2022 SuperTour Champion Rosie Frankowski in Transition
The Olympic Dream. Perhaps the opportunity to compete at the highest level of sport would not be as sought-after and revered were it not for...
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Nordic Nation: Greta Anderson’s 2021-2022 U.S. Ski & Snowboard Development Program Year in Review
Last June, U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced the hiring of Greta Anderson as Development Team Coach, supporting Cross Country Program Manag...
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Nordic Nation: Cross-Country Program Director Chris Grover on Looking Back and Planning Ahead
I think we can all agree that the last two years have been a wild ride. For those at the helm of the cross-country program at U.S. Ski &...
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Nordic Nation: Jessie Diggins — Eating Disorder Awareness, Media, and Why What to Say Matters
It’s likely that today’s guest needs no introduction. Over the last decade, she has steadily worked to become the most decorated American cr...
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Nordic Nation: A Backcountry Ski Race on Skinny Skis – Simi Hamilton and Ben Koons Take Second at the 2022 Montane Grand Traverse
Tucked deep into snowy valleys, the tiny iconic Colorado mountain towns of Aspen and Crested Butte are separated by a mere 40 miles by foot,...
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Nordic Nation: A Discussion on the Media’s Portrayal of Endurance Athletes with Rosie Brennan, Corrine Malcolm, Brian Metzler, and Nat Herz
Though the FasterSkier team would select other highlights from the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games, one of the most read articles we produced fea...
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Nordic Nation: Inside the booth with Chad Salmela and Kikkan Randall, NBC’s Olympic cross country ski analysts
In this episode, we’ve got Chad Salmela and Kikkan Randall on to discuss the experience of calling the 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games, li...
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Nordic Nation: Getting to Know the Future of the U.S. Ski Team — A Conversation with Sophia Laukli, Novie McCabe, and Sydney Palmer-Leger
In this episode, we have Sydney Palmer-Leger, Sophia Laukli, and Novie McCabe. Each is a member of the U.S. Cross Country team, and they are...
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Nordic Nation: Inside the Athlete-Guide Dynamic with Jake Adicoff and Sam Wood
In this episode, we have Jake Adicoff and Sam Wood, calling in from Lillehammer as the duo races as athlete and guide at the Para World Cham...
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Nordic Nation: A 2021/22 Tour de Ski Debrief With Matt Whitcomb
In this episode, we have Matt Whitcomb back to debrief the 2021/22 Tour de Ski, including highs and lows, overcoming setbacks, and managing...
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Nordic Nation: Transitioning to the World Cup with Ben Ogden, JC Schoonmaker, and Gus Schumacher
In this episode, we have Ben Ogden, Gus Schumacher, and JC Schoonmaker coming to us from Davos, SUI. These athletes are key members of the n...
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Nordic Nation: Challenges of the Pro-Athlete Journey with Hannah Halvorsen, Hailey Swirbul, and Kate Barton
In this episode, we have U.S. Ski Team members Hannah Halvorsen and Hailey Swirbul along with development team coach Kate Barton. The origin...
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Nordic Nation: From NoCo Crystal Globe to Biathlon, An Interview With Tara Geraghty-Moats
In this episode, we have Tara Geraghty-Moats, a trailblazer in women’s nordic combined who made the switch this season to biathlon. As we di...
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Nordic Nation: Guiding Principles for Masters Athletes with Jim Galanes
In this episode, we have Jim Galanes to discuss some guiding training principles for masters athletes. If you enjoy the endurance athlete li...
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Nordic Nation: A Fall 2021 Pre-Season Chat With Matt Whitcomb
  In this episode, we connect with US Ski Team Head Coach Matt Whitcomb following the US Ski Team and National Training Group camp in P...
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Nordic Nation: Moms Matter Now with Holly Brooks and Calisa Kastning
  In this episode, we discuss the topic of maternal mental health with Holly Brooks and Calisa Kastning. On Mother’s Day, the partners...
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