Peak pursuits
Article Abstract:
The 2001 World Alpine Ski Championships in St. Anton, Austria, may serve as a dry run to the Olympics in a four-year peaking cycle. Peaking creates mini-training cycles of stress, fatigue and recovery.
Publication Name: Ski
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6159
Year: 2001
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The downhill racer
Article Abstract:
A ski racer analyzes the success of 'The Downhill Racer' in portraying the world of downhill racing. She focuses on depictions of crashes, travel ordeals, on-hill action and ski team dynamics.
Publication Name: Ski
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6159
Year: 2000
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Skiing Big Green
Article Abstract:
A visit to the Skiway at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire is described. The college facility is a commercially independent venture with a reputation for quality ski coaching.
Publication Name: Ski
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6159
Year: 2000
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