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Birkie Legacy Poster
The single most requested item in our merchandise line is back! We have recreated the Birkie Legacy poster which depicts the famous Rescue of Prince Haakon. The poster is 22"x17".
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Mark your calendars for the 38th American Birkebeiner® from
Feb. 24-26, 2011!
The 2011 events include the 50K Birkie Skate sponsored by Becker Law Office, 54K
Birkie Classic, and 23K Kortelopet Skate and Classic races sponsored by Marshfield Clinic of Hayward.
Birkie 2011 also features shorter races, events and festivities for:
- men, women, teens and kids
- families
- the super fit
- the super enthusiastic
- those vowing to get in shape
- those wanting pure and simple recreation
- those wanting to meet like-minded fitness buffs
- those wanting challenge, excitement and fun
- those wanting to support friends, family and skiers from around the world!
From the Barnebirkie to the Birkebeiner...Ski.Run.Live!
Find out more at http://www.birkie.com
or call us at 715.634.5025. We're eager to hear from you! 2010
American Birkebeiner Trail Run, Relay & Trek
Sept. 25, 2010
The 2010 American Birkebeiner Trail Run includes you choice of:
- NEW! 26.2 mile Individual Marathon
- 26.2 mile Marathon Relay
- 13.1 mile Individual Half Marathon
- 13.1 mile Birkie Trail Trek
- 5K Fun Run/Wlak
Learn more visit www.birkie.com or register today for the Birkie Trail Run, Relay or Trek.
2011
BirkieTour
January 22, 2011
Come out, ski and enjoy the Birkie and Birkie Classic Trails and participate in the BirkieTour!
The tour is an untimed, non-competitive, "open-track" event open to skiers age 13 and older.
Birkie & Korte Tour DistancesRegistration will be available this Spring! Learn more visit www.birkie.comThe Birkie®:
38 Years of Inspiring Skiers
to Live Fit, Healthy Lives!
In our house, winter is a journey whose destination is the BIRKIE!
My family and I are grateful and frankly humbled by the enormous dedication of all staff and volunteers who work on the Birkie each year. It's an extraordinary event and is as much a part of our family experience as birthdays and holidays.
"Tony Wise asked me to design a good trail system at Telemark. I spent
14 days there and laid out trails similar to the Vasalopet trails in
Sweden. Later, Marty Hall added more hills. From the point of view of
competitive skiers, it is a very good course."
~ Sven Wiik, Nordic guru, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
"The Birkie has been a factor in my life since the first time I skied
the trail in 1976. My philosophy is to do whatever we can do to foster
participation in the overall event. I want more people on the snow and
enjoying the weekend."
~ Ned Zuelsdorff, Executive Director, Cable, WI
For almost thirty years, it has been a blessing in my life! THANK YOU.
You guys run a world class event. It is the most fun you can have while torturing yourself.
My life is richer because of my experiences at the
American Birkebeiner.
Can't wait for next year!
See you at the start, race you the finish...hoping to have the time of my life along the way!
-Jim Reker
To me the day is close to a religious experience...you are excited but respectful, almost reverent to the course and the challenges of the day.
The people you are skiing with are all comrades on a mission to soak up the day and dig within to see what we all have down deep.
Better than Christmas. I will be skiing the Birkie every year I'm alive on Earth. It's that special."
Praise for 2010 Events!GREAT RACE! GREAT JOB! Loved skiing with 8000 of my closest ski friends!!! Keep up the good work! My 23rd and it was one of the best! Thanks! You do a great job. I am always impressed. Thanks for a great race! You all did an amazing job in making this race, with record numbers, come off extremely well. The grooming this year has been fantastic, and the trail was excellent all year. Thank you sooo much! Great weather, do that every year. The race was very smooth. I thought the organization was outstanding. Congratulations on another wonderful Birkie!! THANK YOU to all the wonderful people who make this race possible!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the volunteers! Have only favorable comments to pass on after my 1st Birkie. Staff and volunteers were helpful and courteous. Carhart meets spandex! Awesome event! Thanks for running a very classy event. As always, a great job! Thanks to all the volunteers. Great race! Great volunteers! Very well organized. Thank you. My first Birkie, I caught the FEVER! The groomers did a fabulous job and my hat is off to them! |
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$15,000 Available for Young Skier Programs
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation
(ABSF) has announced that it is seeking grant applications for young skier
programs associated with schools and cross-country ski organizations throughout
the country.
"The mission of the Foundation is to promote
cross-country skiing as a fun, energetic activity that
is part of an active and healthy lifestyle," said Executive Director Ned
Zuelsdorff. "A significant portion of our effort focuses on young skiers. To
this end the Foundation annually provides grant funding to young skier
programs."
Zuelsdorff said the ABSF will award a total of $15,000 in grants with up to $1,000 being awarded to each organization selected. He said grant
applications from....Continue Reading.
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Bands Announced for the 2010 Birkie Trail Run
 Participants and spectators of the 2010 Birkie Trail Run & Trek events will enjoy live music at the finish of this year's events. At 10:00 a.m. 5 O'Clock Shadow will play modern, alternative and rock music. The Namekagon String band will begin at 2:00 p.m. entertaining everyone in attendance with folk music.
We also have new prizes this year along with great food including pork sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw and potato salad provided by the Brickhouse Cafe of Cable. Marketplace Foods of Hayward will provide beverages to event finishers and beer may be purchased with proceeds benefiting a local community group. Non-registrants may purchase a meal ticket for $10 which will include the meal and a non-alcoholic beverage.
All events take place on Saturday, September 25th, visit the Schedule of Events for additional information. Online registration or printable forms are available here.
Reminder: The Early Bird Deadline for the Birkie Trail Run & Trek events is Friday, September 3rd.
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Volunteers Needed
The call is out for volunteers for the Birkie Trail Run, Relay and Trek being held on Saturday, September 25th. We have a variety of volunteer positions available with the greatest need being food station workers. Volunteering for the event is a great way to become involved if you are traveling to the event with family or friends. All volunteers receive a great tech t-shirt and free lunch at the finish line. To volunteer or for more information please contact Cindy at 715-634-5025 or cindy@birkie.com.
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Medals for Birkie Trail Run Marathon, Half Marathon Runners and Birkie Trek Participants
  Athletes participating in the Birkie Trail Run Marathon, Half Marathon and Birkie Trek will receive medals when crossing the finish line.
The medals are a great way to recognize the athlete's accomplishment of completing these events.
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American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Annual Meeting - Saturday, August 14th
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is a membership organization. There are membership levels for individuals, families and businesses. Learn more about becoming a member,
click here.
The Foundation's Annual
Meeting will take place on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the Sawmill Saloon in Seeley, Wisconsin.
Time (Subject to change)
On-site Voting*: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Meal: 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. ($10 per person)
Meeting: 6:45 - 8:00 p.m.
If you plan to attend the meeting please contact the Birkie Office at 715-634-5025.
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Birkie/Korte Registration Reaches 4200
Race registration for the Birkie and Kortelopet is half way to the registration cap of 8,400 skiers. Currently there are over 4,200 skiers registered for the events. The Prince Haakon currently has 40 registered skiers with a registration cap of 400.
Skiers should also take note that Skate Waves 1, 2 & 3 and Classic Wave 6 are half full. Please remember that once a wave fills to capacity it is closed and skiers are placed in the next available wave.
All skier confirmation cards have been sent to registered skiers. If you have not received a confirmation card please check the online skier confirmation to verify your race registration or contact our office at 715-634-5025 or birkie@birkie.com.
The next price deadline for the Birkie, Kortelopet and Prince Haakon is November 30th.
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Birkie Moving Forward with Alternate Plans
As announced this Spring, we have developed a plan in the event that Telemark Lodge is not available for Birkie Pre-Race activities. As many of you are already aware the doors of Telemark Lodge were closed on Wednesday,
May 5, 2010. The Telemark Interval
Owners Association (TIOA) is still working with potential buyers with the hope of
selling the lodge and re-opening the doors. Although the doors are closed, the property, including the trails remain accessible.
The alternate plan includes using the Hayward Middle School gymnasium for pre-race activities
including bib pick-up, the skier expo, race information booth and Birkie
clothing. The facility will be open at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, February, 24th and open all day
Friday, February 25th.
The Birkie, Kortelopet, and Prince Haakon 12K races on Saturday, February 26, will
again start at the normal start area. The Kortelopet and Prince Haakon events
will still finish at Telemark. We are working on the details for the On-Snow Demo, Junior Birkie and Cheqtel 5/10K.
The Welcoming Ceremony will take place on Hayward's Main Street on Thursday,
February 24th prior to the Barnebirkie. The Awards Ceremony will be held at the
Hayward Middle School on the evening of Saturday, February 26th.
"We share a long
history with Telemark and we are deeply saddened by the closure of the Lodge,"
said Ned Zuelsdorff, American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Executive Director.
"We are doing everything we can to reduce the impact on the race itself and
will continue to work with the TIOA to use the outside property for the Birkie Trail
Run & Trek events in September, the BirkieTour in January and many of the
Birkie events in February. If the situation changes and the doors of Telemark
re-open then we will return to Telemark if at all possible."
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We need your help!
We are looking for Sponsors to become partners in the
American Birkebeiner, the Birkie Trail Run, Relay & Trek, and the new
BirkieTour. We can provide your company or employer with a chance to promote
your goods and services to 10,000 plus active, health conscious, well educated,
family oriented, outdoor loving people just like you.
Sponsorships are important to the stability of these great
events. We are able to customize the Sponsor benefits we provide to best meet
the needs of a Sponsor. Please contact Ned at ned@birkie.com if you think your company is interested in this opportunity. ________________________________________________________________________________
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Birkie Offers Matching Donation to CAMBA to Build Single Track
The Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) is seeking
donations to complete Phase Three of their single-track project that will
connect the OO trailhead of the Makwa Trail to the Ojibwa Trail near the North
End and Cable. If you've had a chance to ride Makwa, you know it's a gem. It's
also fun to run and in the winter it will be great for snowshoeing.
The Birkie
Board is offering the following challenge to mountain bikers and other trail
users. The Birkie will match donations made to CAMBA after August 15 for
completion of the trail, up to $1,000 total. More information about CAMBA and
making a tax-deductible donation is available here. _________________________________________________________________________________
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2011 Birkie Skiers for Cures Supports the National MS Society
 The 2011 Birkie Skiers for Cures fundraising campaign
will again support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. To date
Birkie Skiers for Cures have raised over $160,000 for MS and it will be used
for research to bring us closer to a cure for this chronic, often
debilitating disease that attacks the central nervous system, including
the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. You can get started now in
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2011 BirkieTour Registration Now Open
 The 2011 BirkieTour will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2011. Last year over 500 skiers participated in this fun, non-competitive event.
Skier registration and more information for the 2011 BirkieTour is available here.
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Birchlegger At Last
By Chris Algeo
 I went into the 2009 Birkie in poor health. I had a flu/cold
bug that would not let go of me. It started with a good dose of overtraining in
January, followed by a head cold and five days of entertaining clients in air
conditioned Phoenix, Arizona. To compound it all, I jumped back into training
as soon as I could (still recovering) and spent early February plowing myself
into the ground to make up for lost training.
On Tuesday before the race, I felt so bad
that I was going to "scrub the mission" and come down to Hayward to cheer in
the finishers. It was however, my 20th. That elusive race that
everybody who has....Continue Reading.
Share Your Birkie Fever Story
We know you have a story to tell. Whether you are a skier, spectator or volunteer we want to hear from you. Birkie Fever is a phenomonen that touches many people in many different ways. Share your Birkie Fever with others. Send 300 word essays or short quotes and photos to media@birkie.com. Afraid you can't write? Don't let that stop you. We can take your words and weave them into a great Birkie Fever story. |
They Don't Race Horses on Asphalt - Do They?
By Jay L. Tapper
Wouldn't you agree that running or walking on soft surfaces
is going to be easier on your body than hard surfaces? There is evidence that a
force equal to five times body weight occurs in the legs when running on hard
surfaces and that this force drops to two times body weight on softer surfaces.
("The Influence of Track Compliance on Running", Journal of Biomechanics,
vol.12 pp.893-904, 1979)
Running and walking usually occurs on
surfaces that are convenient to our geographical location. Living in an urban
area requires a higher incidence of asphalt or concrete exposure. Our bodies
adapt to
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Weekly Fitness Tip
Tune in each week to WOJB for Fitness in 5 hosted by Jay Tapper and Jacque Lindskoog. Every Friday at 10:45 a.m. they discuss a new fitness topic and present an exercise. Make it a habit! Learn more here.
 Jay Tapper is owner of
ActivEdge LLC. ActivEdge specializes in safety, fitness, and ergonomic programs
for business and industry. ActivEdge also provides personal training services.
Jay is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist.
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SKI . RUN . LIVE
The Birkie is a year-round lifestyle choice for thousands of outdoor
fitness enthusiasts of all levels. From its signature ski race--the
legendary American Birkebeiner--The Birkie has grown into an exciting
array of fitness and recreational opportunities. The 88-kilometer Birkie
Trail system attracts skiers, runners, bikers, trekkers, and hikers,
from casual day-trippers to elite superstars. Located near Hayward and
Cable, Wisconsin, the Birkie is now an outdoor sports mecca, a series of
great races, a fitness destination, and a lifestyle. Ski.Run.Live
 
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, August 14, 2010
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Annual Meeting
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Birkie Trail Run & Trek
Saturday, January 22, 2011
BirkieTour
Thursday, February 24-Saturday, February 26, 2011
Birkie 2011
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