The whole situation with physiology, and biology in sport leaves a lot to be desired, and I guess the current rules try their best to contain the scientific...
Mike, That was my understanding of the situation. I didn't mean to imply that Sachenbacher, or any other of the athletes who received a short ban at Turin were...
The IOC banned two Austrian bi athletes, and two coaches for life - this was upheld by the Austrian commission into the scandal. The IOC also banned for life 4...
I think its just jumping to the conclusion that the high haemoglobin was due to blood doping, which is a fairly reasonable assumption to make. Its only a short...
I was a bit confused by the article as it says that Evi Sachenbacher was caught for doping at the Turin Olympics. I just thought she was one of several...
The Reporters Report & findings from the Public Inquiry held last year can be viewed at: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/917/0052765.pdf It is a long...
The proposal by AMEC to build a windfarm in the Clashashindarroch forest has been turned down by the Scottish Government. I don't know if AMEC have a right to...
Alan, How come yours go through all right - many keep being rejected!!!!! Paul oceanheadted <alan.telford@...> wrote: All, I have finally got around to...
The first race of the GB Rollerski Series 2007 took place at Huntly Nordic & Outdoor Centre on Saturday 2nd June. Fifty-six competitors mainly from the Huntly...
Jon Duncan was having some problems posting messages & ask me to put this message up on the nordicscotland group. "Peter, Thanks very much for the results...
There now not a specific British cross-country skiing magazine now that Ski Nordic is no longer published I thought it might be appropriate to record the...
Carol, It's warm this weekend & thaw continues. There is is still skiing in the Clash but there are bare patches & you need to walk 500m or so into the forest....
While we wait patiently for some snow something to distract you from the pressures of Christmas: here are a couple of links to newspaper articles The Times &...
As a co owner/moderator of this nordicscotland group I thought it might be helpful to make some comments on using it for those of you new to this kind of...
I'd agree with Jimd, having tried a Nordic Trak a few years ago, it's nothing like the real thing and I can't say it gave me much of a workout or did a great...
... Association, which might be able to help you! Adam Many thanks for your advice. I'll look out for your web site. Meanwhile as I live in Lincolnshire, I'll...
... Bless you Jimd, I'm not looking to win! The first hurdle would be to get around before the control gates close! But many thanks for the advice Jim...
Jim, JimD & Adam have given you some good advice & suggestions. I would recommend you meet up with other skiers either through a club or less formally. If you...
Martin, Having seen you skiing up at Huntly recently & with your sporting background I don't think you should worry too much about your fitness levels. You...
... Vasloppet for ... i have to ... suspect is ... for ... nordic track As in my previous response about training, the Concept 2 rowing machine is ideal for...
Hi Jim how many of us are there? Middle aged guys wanting to try a Vasloppet for the first time. I seem to find plenty of time for training, it is knowing how...
Hi Jim, There is an organisation, the British Masters Cross Country Ski Association, which might be able to help you! We look after anyone who has an interest...
... guidance on ... addition to ... trying ... To win a world loppet takes a great deal of training, but to take part does not. World loppets are primarily a...
Can anyone recommend a resource for an old bloke who needs guidance on training for and travelling to worldloppet events, i.e. in addition to the worldloppet...
Thanks for the invite to Nordic Scotland Although I haven't been able to participate up to now, I'm looking forward to viewing postings following the move from...
