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Gotta Love Rock Presses! Since the end of the ski season has been forced upon us, why not start thinking about the next phase of training?! Of course, take some …

Wear green and eat green! St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th, so get in the spirit with these healthy GREEN muffins. Each bite is packed with nutrients from spinach, bananas …

February 13, 2020SkiRacing.comBy Doug Lewis – ELITEAM Conditioning Camps Founder, U.S. Ski Team Alumnus and World Championship Medalist There is no worse feeling than having a bad ski race, especially …

Valentines Day is close. That means lots of love, hugs and chocolate are in our future! On the average Valentine’s Day, nearly $400 million of chocolate is purchased around the …

https://youtu.be/7cLROURVG-0 Have you ever done a Tabata workout? It’s a fun way to mix up your fitness routine! During your competitive season, things get pretty busy. It can be tough …

SkiRacing.com – January 22, 2020 Let’s Talk Race Routine By Doug Lewis – ELITEAM Conditioning Camps Founder, U.S. Ski Team Alumnus and World Championship Medalist One of the most important …

ELITEAM campers circa 1996 This year marks ELITEAM’s 29th year! Wow. Where does the time go? If you had asked us back in 1991 about our plans for ELITEAM, we …

On-Hill Warm-Up for Skiers For most field and gym sports there is a culture of warming up with your team through a practiced and organized exercise progression done before practice …

Superbowl Sunday is in a few weeks! No matter where you end up, the day typically involves a lot of people, a lot of cheering and a lot of food. …

I was recently contacted by an ELITEAMer who was having a tough time finishing courses. He was feeling confused and frustrated and couldn’t understand why he was having such a …

JOURNALING An option for your performance tool kit. Part of VARA’s Winter Athlete Email Series By: VARA – December 15th, 2019 This is an informational email on journaling and how …

Self-Reflection as a Tool for Success December 26, 2019 SkiRacing.com By Doug Lewis- ELITEAM Conditioning Camps Founder, U.S. Ski Team Alumnus and World Championship Medalist I recently found my ski …

The Little Ski Area Where Dreams of Medals Are Born  December 5, 2019   VT Ski and Ride Magazine   Middlebury Snow Bowl As a kid growing up skiing at the Middlebury …

SkiRacing.com Featured Article November 25, 2019 Bridging the Sports Psychology Gap in Junior Racing By Mackenzie Moran- Staff Writer When Doug and Kelley Lewis were rising through the sport of …

Breakfast before races are a great opportunity to top off your energy stores so you can compete at your highest level. You should include carbohydrates to provide quick energy during …