CXC Academy

“I've had a tremendous year of training, with a PR Birkie, and age group award at the Great Bear Chase, and a lot of enjoyable hours being active outside, all despite a few injuries and other setbacks.”

JAKE MCGINNIS - South Bend, IN

“I recently achieved big goals by following CXC Academy training plans: I placed third at the 30k classic event of the Masters XC Skiing World Cup in Canmore about a month ago! I also place 5th at the 45k classic event of the same championships!”

ALEX BLAIS-MONTPETIT - REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN, CAN

“I wanted to reach out again to thank Steve Myrland for leading the strength training plan this year. The exercise plans have been excellent, and have greatly improved my balance and my ability to transfer core strength into power while skiing.”

ERIC BURNS - BOULDER, CO

“I just wanted to say thanks to for the training plans. They taught me a lot about training and helped me focus on getting the most out of the hours I had available. I can’t wait to get back on the CXC plan this fall!”

JEREMIAH MENK - TWIN CITIES, MN

“Looking forward to see what I'll get from this training as I've been doing things on my own for a while now and feel like I'm stuck in my patterns.”

JEAN-FRANCOIS L’ECUYER - CANADA

“For me the CXC program has been really good. It has given an easy way to have a structured fitness and strength plan. The videos are very good and I’ve learnt a lot about all sorts of topics.”

MARK ELLIOTT - AUSTRALIA

“I appreciate the results that I have gotten, - I am skiing faster than ever. At the end of next triathlon season I will start again with your program.”

EDUARD BARCELO - GERONA, SPAIN

“I love the training platform. This is my second year and I feel like I'm learning how to ski for the first time after 25 years in the sport.”

JOHN BAHR - LA CROSSE, WI

“First, thank you for the wonderful XC training programs that you've put together...they have been really fun to follow this summer and have kept me focused.”

KAREN APPLEBY - POCATELLO, ID

“I’ve followed many different kinds of plans before, and written some myself. Very much appreciate the way that the plan focuses on (to me) big blocks of times, and what is more or less important. Including rest! Thanks also for the help with questions I had while subscribing to XC Academy. The plans made for a very good training year, and I increased training hours to 400, which I would not have done otherwise.”

BOB LEVIN - BOULDER, CO

“I thoroughly enjoyed and benefited from having access to all the video and training material. There was so much it was hard to keep up with it all. There is no question CXC understands XC skiing in its entirety, and the quality and communication of the information you provided was exceptional. Thank you so much for what you have done for me and everyone else with an interest in this sport.”

ROSS DAMROW

“I have appreciated all the great info and the training plans have been invaluable! It’s definitely helped keep my training on track. I feel that both my technique on skies, and my knowledge of training have both improved greatly over the last season. Thanks for all the help!""

ARIC BISHOP - NELSON, B.C. CANADA

“The Steve Myrland weight room exercises are fun and fascinating. They are sneaky hard and use muscles in ways I never would have thought of.”

KARL LARSON - MINOCQUA, WI

“The program taught me how to train correctly over the past year! Thanks for improving my skiing and getting me into much better shape.”

SAM KNAPP - Toivola, MI

"My wife and kids age 9-24 all nordic ski and your site is very helpful and motivating. The great videos and training information helped me have a fun and successful racing season."

WADE SMITH - Highlands Ranch, CO

“Thanks again for laying another great foundation as I train for all the racing in January and February. It’s been an awesome winter and your training plans have me feeling good for the Birkie.”

RYAN SPORTEL - Inver Grove Heights, MN

“I like your "Performance Plan" and feel I am training smarter this year. Thanks very much your program! As a 70 year old citizen racer I have found the plans valuable and convenient to use.”

ERIC PETERSON, - Basalt, CO

"We're a small team in a tough section, yet our results have steadily improved. Besides the results I feel that the training plan is very easy to follow and it stresses skiers the right amount and gives them the rest that they need."

DAVE JOHNSON - Duluth , MN

"Just wanted to give you guys a big shout out after a great ski season. I started XC skiing 4 years ago and I have loved every minute of it. After participating in a couple roller ski clinics with CXC, I decided to join CXC online and started the Peak Performance Program in November. I have no doubt that the training program you provided allowed me to reach and exceed my skiing goals - in particular to make the 1st Wave at the Birkie."

TODD BROWN - Groton, CT

"I appreciate the periodization the program is offering both in the total training volume week to week/month to month but in particular the progression of the intensity sessions. Planning out intensity sessions that will progress you from spring to winter is challenging when you are doing it on your own. Much appreciated that CXC did this for me. So far, so good."

MICHAEL BUSS - Canmore, Canada

"While some find weekly workout structure to be the reason to join CXC Academy, I find the videos of dryland strength and mobility to be outstanding.

I'll see you in the park doing funny walks. Thanks."

CHRIS MAGERL - Salt Lake City, UT

"I manage a women's Nordic program that ranges from beginner to elite Birkie skiers and from the late 20's in age to almost 80 years old. I use the Academy information to get various training ideas, volume, intensities, strength information, etc. during dryland training in the fall as well as in the winter."

MUFFY RITZ, Two-Time American Birkebeiner Winner