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 Hayward, Wisconsin. But the pat

Hailey Swirbul: Prioritizing mental health and rediscovering passion

In this episode, we chat with Hailey Swirbul, who took an alternate path to the World Cup this season, prioritizing her own mental health and aiming to rediscover her lov

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, but we are excited to relaun

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 been stepwise, not exponential

2022 SuperTour Champion Rosie Frankowski in Transition

The Olympic Dream.  Perhaps the pinnacle of sport would not be as valued and revered were it not for the inherent scarcity of opportunities to achieve it. This year, onl

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 Manager Bryan Fish in “all aspects of l

Cross-Country Program Director Chris Grover: Looking Back and Planning Ahead 

In this episode, we have U.S. Ski & Snowboard cross-country program director Chris Grover on to discuss the tumultuous last two years of navigating the pandemic, includin

Jessie Diggins: Eating Disorder Awareness, Media, and Why What to Say Matters

Heading into the Olympics in February, Jessie Diggins received more media attention than ever before, landing on the cover of Sports Illustrated and having her profile fe

A Backcountry Ski Race on Skinny Skis: Simi Hamilton and Ben Koons Take Second at the 2022 Montane Grand Traverse

Last weekend, roughly 200 intrepid skiers lined up at the base of the Mount Crested Butte ski resort, awaiting a midnight race start that would send them 40 miles north t

Body Comments: 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 featured the responses of members

Inside the booth with Chad Salmela and Kikkan Randall, NBC 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, live from a booth in Stamford, C

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 also all teammates at the Uni

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 Championships. Jake is a visually

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 a circulating head cold. We al

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, members of the new generation of American men who have found success at the junior level internati

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 original idea behind the conversatio

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 discuss in this conversation, wo

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 lifestyle, or are juggling a car

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 Park City. Whitcomb answers a variety

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 announced the launch of their passion