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12 Get Dirty with Cyclocross 14 Kick Knee Pain to the Curb 16 Holiday Gift Guide 20 Tis the Season for Snacking Congratulations to Barb Stafki - contest winner of the Vikings Back to Football race entry and Ann Smith contest winner of the Run for Apples race entry! We hope you had a great race! Check out www.midwestevents.com for our monthly race entry contest! November’s contest is for an entry to the Birkie Tour!!
RACE CALENDAR
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LOCATION
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12/28
Como Champs 5/10K Skate Race
St. Paul, MN
XC Skiing
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DATE
EVENTS
LOCATION
TYPE
11/28
Lifetime Turkey Day 5K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
Gobble Gallop
Duluth, MN
Run
1/25
Beat the Freeze Biathlon
Hudson, WI
Biathlon
11/28
1/4
Twin Cities Championships Battle Creek Park
St.Paul, MN
XC Skiing
11/28
IRIS Turkey Trot 5 & 10K
Faribault, MN
Run
1/5
Twin Cities Championships Theodore Wirth Park
Minneapolis, MN
XC Skiing
11/28
Gobble Gait
Hastings, MN
Run
1/4
Finding Rainbow XC Ski Races
Waubun, MN
XC Skiing
11/28
Tonka Turkey Trot 5K
Minnetonka, MN
Run
1/11
Dammen Nordic Ski Race
Austin, MN
XC Skiing
11/28
Giving Thanks 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
1/11
Sisu Ski Fest 42K, 21K
Ironwood, MI
XC Skiing
11/28
Beast 2 Feast 5K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
1/11
City of Lakes Pre-Loppet
Minneapolis, MN
XC Skiing
11/30
Jingle-Bell Run 5K
Anoka, MN
Run
2/1
Edgewood Winter Blast
Fargo, ND
XC Skiing
11/30
Moustache Run
Minneapolis, MN
Run
1/12
King Boreas Ski Race & Family Event
St. Paul, MN
XC Skiing
12/1
Challenge Courage Indoor Track Races
Arden Hills, MN
Run
1/18
Birkie Tour
Hayward, WI
XC Skiing
12/7
Jingle Bear 5K
White Bear Lake, MN
Run
1/19
Boulder Lake Race 10.3 & 31 K
Boulder Lake, MN
XC Skiing
12/7
Jingle Bell Run/Walk
Duluth, MN
Run
Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
Fargo, ND
Run
Minneapolis, MN
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MGHS Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Marquette, MN
XC Skiing
12/7
1/31-2/2
City of the Lakes Loppet
Minneapolis, MN
XC Skiing
12/7
Reindeer Run
2/9
Vasaloppet USA
Mora, MN
XC Skiing
12/8
Milwaukee Santa Hustle 5K
2/15
Twin Cities SuperTour
XC Skiing
12/8
JCC Dreidel Dash
St. Paul, MN
Run
2/15
Book Across the Bay
Ashland, WI
XC Skiing
12/14
Milwaukee Santa 5 & 15K
Milwaukee, WI
Run
2/20-23
American Birkiebeiner
Cable, Hayward WI
XC Skiing
12/14
Snowflake Shuffle 5K
St. Joseph, MN
Run
3/1
Rainbow Rendezvous XC Ski Race
Waubun, MN
XC Skiing
12/14
Jingle Bell Run
Northfield, MN
Run
3/8
Pepsi Challenge
Biwabik, MN
XC Skiing
12/14
Jingle All the Way 5K
Galesville, WI
Run
1/4
Rib Lake Snowshoe Adventure Run/Walk
Rib Lake, WI
Snowshoe
1/11
Jack’s Snowshoe Jaunt & Snowshoe Fun Run
Spooner, WI
Snowshoe
1/18
Yukon Days
White Bear Lake
Snowshoe
1/19
Boulder Lake Snowshoe Stomp 4 & 8 K
Boulder Lake, MN
Snowshoe
1/25
Powder Keg Snowshoe & Snowbike
Eau Claire, WI
Snowshoe
1/25
Phillips Flurry Snowshoe Race 5K /10K
Phillips, WI
Snowshoe
1/1
ALARC Ice Dive
Excelsior, MN
Plunge
2/22
Fight for Air Climb
Minneapolis, MN
Stair Climb
11/2
Tiger Trail 5K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
11/2
SW Minnesota Jingle Bell Run/Walk
Marshall, MN
Run
11/2
Sandys Donuts Run
West Fargo, ND
Run
11/3
Kowalski’s Strive 10 Miler
White Bear Lake, MN
Run
11/3
Chocoholic Fall Frolic 5K/10K
St. Paul, MN
Run
11/3
Witch Hazel Hustle 5K
Chanhassen, MN
Run
11/3
Rails to Trails Marathon
Norwalk, WI
Run
11/9
Chaska Turkey Trot 5K, Kids Run
Chaska, MN
Run
11/9
623 Foundation 5K Walk/Run/Kids Run
Roseville, MN
Run
11/9
Chick-uamegon Women’s 5K 10K
Ashland, WI
Run
11/9
Races-4-ACES 5K
Edina, MN
Run
11/10
Veteran’s Day 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
11/10
Madison Full and Half Marathon
Madison, WI
Run
11/16
Athleta Unleash the SHE 5K, 10K
Blaine, MN
Run
11/16
Girls on the Run 5K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
11/17
Challenge Depression Indoor Track Races
Arden Hills, MN
Run
11/23
Dakota Fitness Turkey Trot 5K
Prior Lake, MN
Run
11/24
Turkey Run
St. Paul, MN
Run
11/28
Dash & Dine 5K, 5 Mile and Kids Fun Run
Chisago City, MN
Run
11/28
Drumstick Dash
Minneapolis, MN
Run
11/28
Fast Before the Feast 10K/5K, & Fun Run
White Bear Lake, MN
Run
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DATE
EVENTS
LOCATION
TYPE
12/15
Challenge Isolation Indoor Track Races
Arden Hills, MN
Run
Lonnie Dupre: Cold Love
12/21
Sleepless in St. Paul Jumpin Jack Frost 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
12/25
Joyful 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
Eric Larsen: Colder “CHASING ICE” the award winning
12/31
Hopeful 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
1/1
Resolution Solution 5K
White Bear Lake, MN
Run
1/1
Commitment Day
Bloomington, MN
Run
1/1
Polar Dash 1/2 Marathon, 10 and 5K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
1/18
Yukon Days on White Bear Lake
White Bear Lake, MN
Run
1/18
Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run
International Falls, MN
Run
1/25
Securian Winter Run 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
1/25
Celebration of the Lakes 5K/10K /Kids Run
Center City, MN
Run
2/15
Frozen Feat
Grand Forks, ND
Run
11/3
Rocky’s Run-Cross Country
St. Paul, MN
Trail Run
11/9
IceBox 480
River Falls, MN
Trail Run
11/9
R U Chicken Trail Run & Relay
Arcadia, WI
Trail Run
11/28
Turkey Day Trail Trot
Battle Creek, St. Paul, MN
Trail Run
1/25
Powder Keg Snowshoe Race/Run/Walk
Eau Claire, WI
Trail Run
1/27
Arrowhead 135 Mile Winter Ultra Run
International Falls, Mn
Trail Run
11/24
YMCA of Minneapolis Indoor Tri
Minneapolis, MN
Triathlon
1/26
YMCA of Minneapolis Indoor Tri
Minneapolis, MN
Triathlon
11/2
The Iceman Cometh
Kalkaska, MI
Mtn. Bike
1/25
Powder Keg Fat-Bike Races
Eau Claire, WI
Mtn. Bike
2/1
Penn Ice-Cycle Loppet
Minneapolis, MN
Ice Cycling
11/9
Jackson Meadow CX
Marine on St. Croix
Cyclocross
12/21
END-WAR Winter Adventure Rogaine
Maplewood State Park, MN Adv Race
11/10
Mill City Cyclocross
Bayport, MN
Cyclocross
1/11
Iceman 5K
Dayton, MN
Adv Race
11/16
Rattail CX - Lake Rebecca Park Preserve
Rockford, MN
Cyclocross
1/27-29
Arrowhead 135
International Falls, MN
Ultra
11/23
Fridley Cross
Fridley, MN
Cyclocross
11/22-24
Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo
Minneapolis, MN
Event
11/30
Cross Fer Tots
Bloomington, MN
Cyclocross
Blaine, MN
Cyclocross
12/7to 8
MN State Cyclocross Championships
Crystal, MN
Cyclocross
11/ 2 to 3 VeloCX
Presentations include:
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Luke “Strider”Jordan: The North Country Trail
Brian Block: Seven Summits John Huston: Ellesmere Island Expedition
Julie Buckles: Paddling to Winter
Plus:
Many seminars on XC skiing, snowshoeing, winter adventures, winter getaways, climbing, mushing, skijoring etc. Exhibitors include races, XC ski resorts, mfgs, clubs, mags, enviro groups and more.
November 22-24, 2013
2-9 Friday, 9-6:30 Sat., 10-5 Sun. Midwest Mountaineering, 309 Cedar Ave So. Minneapolis, U of M campus and big-top tents.
612.339.3433
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PLUS:
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Friday and Sat. at 7:30pm
Seating limited to 1,000 each show $15 Film Fest Tickets at www.midwestmtn.com/tickets or at the store. Different films each night!
Seeking Efficiency in XC SKI
cuses on the skills needed to become a better skier; not just a program the focuses on training hard. High intensity training is certainly a factor in skiing well, but if you don’t have the fundamentals in place it’s like putting a nice paint job on a rusted out car.
by Kevin Johnson Ski and Run Coach with The Loppet Foundation
Training classes focusing on pilates, kettle bells, TRX bands are great ways to work on balance and strength in a focused environment.
As I was driving up north this weekend, the local radio station proclaimed that there was a 40% chance of snow overnight and a 70% chance tomorrow. I had to look at my phone to confirm that it indeed was still the middle of October! While we may not be skiing on snow quite yet, this was a healthy reminder that winter is just around the corner. If you’re going to be ready for it, now is the time to get serious.
Efficiency through new gear. If you’re thinking, geez, I don’t know when I am going to have time for that “extra” training, you’re in luck! You can simply purchase some efficiency at your local specialty ski store. Everyone knows that getting new, lighter, topof-the-line skis will make you faster (and I agree completely with this!), but there are other efficiency-producing products that often get overlooked.
Now is the time to get focused in your training. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a newbie, a goal-oriented racer or simply looking to explore the woods, there is always room to improve your ski-specific fitness which will help you ski more efficiently and enjoy your time on the trails this winter.
If your ski boots are more than 4 years old, you’re missing out on some major improvements which have made boots more comfortable and significantly better at transferring your power to the skis; and they make it much easier to balance on skis.
Strength and balance training is one of the most fundamental parts of a ski training program and these elements are often missing from most adult’s training regimen. If you’re looking for a training program to help you improve these fundamentals, there are several ski-specific training programs available through the fall and winter. Look for one that really fo-
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Ski boots flex with each stride and even just walking to the trail from your car, and the more broken-in they are, the less efficient they become at transferring power to the skis. This is especially true with skating boots, but still can be a factor in classic skiing. All ski poles have some amount of flex to them, but some are much more like a spaghetti noodle than others. When you plant the poles in the
snow, you’re trying to transfer your upper-body power to the poles to push you down the trail. If a large amount of that energy is going into bending your poles instead of straight into the snow, just imagine how much efficiency you’re losing. As a bonus, nicer, stiffer poles are also lighter weight, so it takes less energy to lift them thousands of times over the course of the day. If buying new high-end poles will put you overbudget, focus on your pole straps and baskets. Make sure your straps fit comfortably and allow you to control the pole easily. Whether you’re getting new skis this year, or you’re old ones are going to make through one more year, bringing them to the ski shop for a preseason tune-up will make them faster all winter. Most racers would benefit from a stonegrind by an experienced technician. Tom Novak at FinnSisu in St. Paul has been grinding skis for the top skiers in the Midwest for the past 25 years and his work will definitely bring your skis to a new level. Also consider having the experts take care of prep-waxing your skis. This will set up a foundation of wax which will make all of your future waxing more durable; and will make your skis faster. Keep working on the basics and if you run out of time, upgrading your gear will undoubtedly give you more efficiency in the (quickly) approaching ski season.
ready to run We have races for all paces. Join us for one (or 3.1, or 10, or 13.1, or 26.2) in 2014! TC Kids Fieldhouse Fun Run Saturday, February 1
TC Urban Dash Summer, TBD
Valentine’s Day TC 5K Saturday, February 8
TC 10K Saturday, October 4
100% Irish for a Day TC 5K & TC 10 Mile Saturday, March 8
TC 5K Run/Walk Saturday, October 4
Medtronic TC 1 Mile May, TBD
Medtronic TC Family Events Saturday, October 4
TC Kids Cross Country Fun Run Saturday, May 17
National Running Day Wednesday, June 4
Red, White & Boom! TC Half Marathon Friday, July 4
Medtronic TC 10 Mile Sunday, October 5 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Sunday, October 5 TC Kids Marathon Year-round running events and programs for kids
Visit tcmevents.org for details and registration.
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scene in motion St Paul Urban Trail Marathon; Bruce Adelsman
Minnesota Mile; Jeff Peabody
Women Run the Cities; Wayne Kryduba
One Last Tri; Jenn Barnett
Cloquet River Run
Women Run the Cities; Wayne Kryduba
Superior Trail Race
Women’s Tri; Jenn Barnett Superior Trail Race; Todd Rowe
Green Acres Cyclocross; Jenn Barnett
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One Last Tri; Jenn Barnett
Muscle Milk Woodsy; Cytosport, Inc.
Muscle Milk Woodsy; Cytosport, Inc.
Birkie Trail Run; Kelly Randolph
Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon; Aaron Riedel Park Point Beach Run 5k; Grandmas Marathon
MedTronic Twin Cities Marathon; Competitive Image, Twin Cities in Motion
Vikings Back to Football Run; Bill Hickey MedTronic Twin Cities Marathon; Competitive Image, Twin Cities in Motion
One Last Tri; Jenn Barnett
ALS SuperHero 5k/10k; Bob Zimmerman
Birkie Trail Run; Kelly Randolph
Athleta Iron Girl Duathlon; FinishPix
Women’s Tri; Jenn Barnett
Minnesota Mile; Jeff Peabody
Devin Nevada Hank Run; Terry Thompson
ALS SuperHero 5k/10k; Dick Kruse
Mankato Marathon; Sport Pix
Minnesota Mile; Grandmas Marathon
Cloquet River Run
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Shake Your Shamrock, Jenn Barnett
Get Dirty with CX by Andy Tetmeyer photos by Jenn Barnett from the Theo Wirth CX Classic
So, you read last month’s article about dabbling in cross, maybe did a race, and still want more? In this issue we cover some slightly more advanced hints and suggestions. First, training. Cyclocross is most assuredly NOT an endurance sport. It is about turning yourself inside out for 30 to 60 minutes. Interval training is going to pay off big time. Long rides, not so much. If you’re coming from triathlon or running, (or even road racing) you will have an adequate endurance base. Even if you don’t, cross season is not the time to build your base. Get some intervals in on the bike, and think shorter bouts, one to three minutes, not 10 minute sessions. Running some short hills or stairs will also give a quick payback.
Next, strategy. Winning or even contending in a cross race is often about getting to the front of the race quickly - often in the first half lap or so. Preride the course. Cross races start fast, so if you want a result you have to be warm at the start. There’s no easing yourself into the race. You should go almost all out for some 30 second efforts so you are completely ready to go from the gun. As you preride, pay carefull attention to the course. If you’re a power rider, note where the wide and flat sections are. That’s where you can likely move up in the field. Where are the hills? Runups? How fast can you take the technical sections? Watch the other riders too, try and see who is fast, and who is not. Once the race is underway your careful attention on the preride will pay off. Assuming you really want to be a contender, you’ll be going full gas right at the start to get to the front and stay there. If you’re up to it, mark the faster racers 12
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Hey, this cyclocross thing is kind of fun! and stick with them. Remember where the bottlenecks are and try to pass slower riders before those choke points. Follow the smooth lines. As the race progresses you’ll know whether you’re in contention or not. IF you’re not, let faster riders pass. Don’t be a jerk. Lastly, remember that the hardest runups are often where there are beers and dollar bills. If you are thirsty you won’t want to come into a runup with a huge crowd. Somebody behind you is likely to get upset, and you might spill. Careful strategy here means you can stay hydrated, and you might snatch a dollar or two that you can put toward an appropriate recovery drink at the conclusion of the race.
Andy Tetmeyer has worked over 25 years in the cycling industry. He is currently in the Repository of Knowledge at Hed Cycling in Shoreview. He has built over 10,000 wheels, worked wheel support for multiple teams at the Tour de France, and worked lead car pro bike support several times at the Ironman World Championship in Kona.
Upcoming Races 2-Nov
VeloCX
Blaine, MN
9-Nov
Jackson Meadow CX
Marine on St. Croix
10-Nov
Mill City Cyclocross
Bayport, MN
16-Nov
Rattail CX - Lake Rebecca Pk Preserve Rockford, MN
23-Nov
Fridley Cross
Fridley, MN
30-Nov
Cross Fer Tots
Bloomington, MN
7-Dec
MN State Cyclocross Championships Crystal, MN
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Be Free of Knee Pain by Marie-Christine Leisz, DO
What is the most common complaint vexing runners? Knee pain! Despite the innovations in footwear and training over the last 30 years, the prevalence of knee pain has remained the same. Rarely are runner’s knee injuries from trauma, but usually result from a training error causing an overuse injury. As I will explain below, in the case of most running-related knee injuries, the knee is the victim, not the culprit! To understand why knee pain is so common, we have to review anatomy and biomechanics. The knee - patellofemoral joint - is the articulation between the bottom of the femur - the long bone of the thigh and the patella - the knee cap. The femoral head - top end of the femur - makes up the ball portion of the hip joint. The femoral head articulates with the socket of the pelvis. The hip is a universal joint, moving in all planes of motion. The knee is a hinge joint, swinging forward and back, it does not rotate! But, where the hip goes, the knee follows! Running is a high-impact activity. Forces 2-1/2 times body weight travel up through the leg each time the foot hits the ground. The gluteal muscles and other hip stabilizers, must strongly and quickly contract to resist these forces, allowing just the right amount of hip rotation to make running gait efficient. If the gluteals are weak, or slow to contract, a “domino effect” occurs. The pelvis drops, the hip joint internally rotates too much taking the knee joint with
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it. This internal rotation movement causes repeated twisting stresses through the soft tissues of the knee. We used to think the patella moved laterally over the femur, but functional MRI proved that the patella remains stable, the femur rotates too much under it, stressing the joint further. Pain above, below, inside and outside the knee develops. The iliotibial band, which is really the Gluteus Maximus tendon, runs along the outside of the femur, attaching on the outside of the knee. If the gluteals are weak, this thick, strong structure is over-used to help control the excessive internal rotation. Pain on the outside of the knee, along the IT band itself, over the outside or behind the hip joint commonly occurs. Even pain below the knee can sometimes be traced back to gluteal weakness and poor proximal control of the patellofemoral joint. Outdated rehab treatment focused on strengthening the quadriceps or even prescribing a foot orthotic device to control knee motion. New rehab methods improve strength and speed of contraction of the gluteals and other pelvic stabilizers. A few visits to a well-trained Sports Physical Therapist spaced 2-3 weeks apart, are all most runners need to improve knee pain. The PT facilitates the program but the actual work is done by the athlete between visits in the form of the home
exercise program. A successful program starts with side-lying or supine therapeutic exercise to make the gluteals contract better and ends with the runner dynamically balancing on one foot demonstrating excellent hip and knee stability. You must be patient! It takes about 6-12 weeks of a dedicated program like this to get those gluteals to function better. Marie-Christine Leisz, DO is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, with advanced training in the diagnosis and management of running and endurance sports injuries. She is medical director of the Running and Endurance Sports Injury Clinic at Courage Kenny Institute and collaborates with the Sister Kenny RunSmart Physical Therapy Program. Learn more at www. allina.com/ahs/ski.nsf/page/running_endurance and http://www.allina.com/ahs/ski.nsf/page/ Run_smart
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Jill’s Top 10 Holiday Eating Tips Hummus (blend all ingredients till smooth)
by Jill Tiffany, CN, CPT
Jill Tiffany runs a private practice in western WI as a Clinical Nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer. She has been involved in health education for over 20 years in areas such as coaching high school athletics, teaching Physical Education, serving as a consultant for various athletic teams, and teaching her wellness plan to corporations. JillTiffany.com
The holidays are a time of celebrating with those we love. They are time of sharing old memories and making new ones. They are a time of love and joy. However, as the holidays approach, many people start to feel anxious as they recall their past experiences of overeating and weight gain. Here are my tips so you can enjoy the holiday season without guilt…and without sabotaging your weight and health! 1.
Follow my PFF Rule™ (include Protein, Fat, & Fiber in every meal to feel satiated).
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Begin your meal with raw food (even just a bite or two); the live enzymes in raw food help promote digestion.
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Use a small plate; a full plate will be less food.
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Give yourself rules before you get to a party (i.e. having just one drink, just one plate, etc.)
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Start with veggies, lean meat, etc, leave bread for last (or avoid altogether).
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Bring along a healthy dish like hummus & colorful veggies displayed on dark green lettuce leaves. It’s healthy and pretty!
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Eat slowly (food digests better and you’ll feel full sooner).
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Put your fork down between bites.
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Take time to converse with others; you will probably eat less food.
10. Avoid overdoing it on alcohol and fancy drinks which contain sugar and tons of calories.
1-16 oz can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained ¼ cup water 2 Tblsp. lemon juice 1 ½ Tblsp. tahini 2 cloves garlic, crushed ½ tsp. Himalayan salt 2 T olive oil
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