Threshold

From a DII collegiate walk-on, Dakotah Lindwurm steadily rose the ranks of the distance running community within the Midwest until she made a national splash by winning Grandma's Marathon in 2021. Lindwurm then qualified for the 2024 Olympic marathon, where she finishing in 12th place - as the top American. Hear from Dakotah on her Olympic tales, training, and her slow rise to the top. With guest Dakotah Lindwurm Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Steve Porino is an NBC Sports commentator, who was working this year's Tour de France, and is now in Paris as the Olympic Games kick off. Hear from Steve's stories from the Tour de France and his thoughts on this year's Olympic Games. With guest Steve Porino Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr Join us on PATREON: patreon.com/user?u=93007287

Chris Lundstrom is the Head Coach of MN Distance Elite, a group of professional distance runners, one of which - Dakotah Lindwurm - qualified for the 2024 Olympic Marathon. As we head into Olympic season, hear from Chris about his distance training, marathoning, and coaching insights. This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit ariensnordiccenter.com to learn about the 4-season nordic center in Brillion, Wisconsin. With guest Chris Lundstrom Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr Patreon Producer: Michael Swan

He's the longest running collegiate ski coach in history - we said it. Hear from Cory Schwartz, University of New Hampshire ski coach for 42 years - in his final days before retirement - as he talks about his successes coaching the technical aspects of skiing... but how all of the other stuff may be what's more important. This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit ariensnordiccenter.com to learn about the 4-season nordic center in Brillion, Wisconsin. With guest Cory Schwartz Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Bill McKibben is an American writer, climate advocate and Wikipedia even says he's been mentioned as possible future Secretary of the Interior or Secretary of Energy. He's also a cross-country skier. So, Chad talks with Bill about the future of skiing in a world where climate change is affecting ski venues worldwide. This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit ariensnordiccenter.com to learn about the 4-season nordic center in Brillion, Wisconsin. With guest Bill McKibben Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Chad catches up with Bryan Fish IN PERSON at the Spring US Cross Country Ski Championships. Bryan works at the US Ski and Snowboard Development Director and has the most up close perspective on the growth of US skiing right from the roots of it all. This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit AriensNordic.com for details about their one of a kind nordic center - complete with a biathlon range - just South of Green Bay in Brillion, WI. with guest Bryan Fish Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

This has been a very busy stretch for us at Threshold.  One of us becoming a father for the first time in the last few weeks and all the imperative concentration that goes with that; and the other juggling 3 jobs all converging on massive high points.  Well, in terms of Threshold, it has had us scrambling to meet what we might expect our listeners are waiting for.  We recognize that this Birkie preview is coming in just under the wire with the event already underway in it's low-snow form, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.Chad's "hangover" ended up actually being Covid, post facto.  So he regrets his inaccurate statement in closing that he'll see you all at the Birkie.  He will not.  A reminder, among so many other things weird this winter, that some things are more important than others...Have a great Birkie weekend and enjoy meeting David and Jessica on this episode. - The guys at Threshold This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit AriensNordic.com for details about their one of a kind nordic center - complete with a biathlon range - just South of Green Bay in Brillion, WI. Donate to The American Birkebeiner's Mount Telemark Village at: birkie.com/mtv With guests Jessica Yeaton and David Norris Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Well, if you were in Minneapolis last weekend, you probably have that 'Loppet Cup Hangover" feeling. To bring ourselves back to the glory, Chad talks with Kevin Bolger about his experience and what it meant to the World Cup athletes to race in the US, in front of an objectively incredible crowd. Join us on PATREON: patreon.com/user?u=93007287 with guest Kevin Bolger Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

US Skiing has seen a rapid growth to the top of the sport over the past couple of decades. We've all seen it... and watch the results of this growth today. But at one time, things were quite the opposite. That is, until Kikkan Randall sprung onto the World Cup, leading the US to places they'd never been before. Now, a documentary about Kikkan is premiering in cities around the country. Chad asks Kikkan about this experience and where we can see it. This episode is sponsored by Fischer. To learn more about the Fischer Speedmax Helium ski and the Fischer Carbonlite boots, visit fischersports.com Learn more about "Kikkan" the documentary: https://www.kikkan.com/film/ Tickets for the Minneapolis screening:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kikkan-documentary-minneapolis-tickets-798838285817?aff=oddtdtcreator Tickets for the Wisconsin screening: https://www.theparkcenter.com/events/kikkan-movie With guest Kikkan Randall Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr Patreon producer: Michael Swan

Before the world's best skiers make their way to North America, Chad and Rick Kapala discuss the results and storylines from the 3rd period of the World Cup circuit. Join us on PATREON: patreon.com/user?u=93007287 with guest Rick Kapala Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

The 2023-2024 Tour de Ski is now in the rearview and it's time to reflect on the numerous compelling storylines that glued us to the screen this year. Who better to recap these storylines than the man on the broadcast and your host, Chad Salmela. With Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

The Trail to Gold Program funds talented women coaches to join the US Ski Team coaching staff during the World Cup racing season. Chad talks to Erin Moening, Team Birkie coach and the most recent coach who just finished her time as part of the Trail to Gold Program. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com JOIN US ON PATREON! patreon.com/user?u=93007287 With guest Erin Moening Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Chad digs into the Biathlon World Cup with special guest and German analyst, Herbert Fritzenwenger, who - if you don't know - you'll be pleased to get to know. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com JOIN US ON PATREON! patreon.com/user?u=93007287 with guest Herbert Fritzenwenger Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Chad digs in on the big shakeup on the World Cup this year: the flourocarbon ban... and how the US Ski Team is pulling away from the rest of the field when it comes to ski speed.  This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit AriensNordic.com for details about their one of a kind nordic center - complete with a biathlon range - just South of Green Bay in Brillion, WI. With guest Chris Hecker Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Chad sits down with Ben Ogden to discuss not only his own standout performances that kicked off the 2023-2024 season, but Team USA as a whole. Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com JOIN US ON PATREON! patreon.com/user?u=93007287

Heading into the 2023-2024 Cross Country Ski and Biathlon World Cups, we gather listener questions to flip the microphone on Chad and get some much needed insight. with guest Chad Salmela and host (?) Chris Parr

Learn about how the Italian Biathlon rose from struggling times to win the World Championship relay with Italian Biathlon Shooting Coach Jonne Kahkonen. Write Chad a question on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thresholdpodca1 Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com JOIN US ON PATREON! patreon.com/user?u=93007287 with guest Jonne Kahkonen Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Nat Herz IS journalism. In the best possible way. As the co-host of the Devon Kershaw Show and often the only North American cross country ski reporter on site at World Cup races and the Olympics, Nat has a perspective unlike any other. Listen to him and Chad talk about what it's like reporting on this weird sport. This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit AriensNordic.com for details about their one of a kind nordic center - complete with a biathlon range - just South of Green Bay in Brillion, WI. with guest Nat Herz Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Today we discuss how the sport of nordic skiing is changing, so much so that athletes are now aligning themselves with branded teams, as opposed to national teams. What does this mean for the sport and could this come to the World Cup? Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com JOIN US ON PATREON! patreon.com/user?u=93007287 With guests Jostein Vinjerui & Trond Nystad Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Jake Brown and Paul Schommer went from trying a new sport for themselves in biathlon, to becoming Olympians in 9 years. Now, they are leaders on the fast rising US Biathlon team. Hear from them about their struggles getting started with the sport, successes on the World Cup, and what's ahead this season. This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit AriensNordic.com for details about their one of a kind nordic center - complete with a biathlon range - just South of Green Bay in Brillion, WI. With guests Jake Brown and Paul Schommer Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Andy Newell has skied on the FIS World Cup for 17 years, the longest of any American in history. Hear about his experience as one of the best skiers in the world and how he now coaches based on that experience. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com JOIN US ON PATREON! patreon.com/user?u=93007287 With guest Andy Newell Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

In 2019, Ariens - the company known for making snow blowers - backed the US Biathlon Team... then quickly set off to make a one of a kind nordic center, complete with a biathlon range South of Green Bay in Brillion, WI. Hear from the Ariens employees on how they pulled this incredible feat off and what it means to the nordic ski community across the country. This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit AriensNordic.com for details. With guests Tara Perre and Sean Becker Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

He's Frida Karlsson's coach, as well as the coach of the German Women's Cross Country ski team - who have been on the rise for the past several years. Threshold welcomes our first return guest on the podcast: Per Nilsson With guest Per Nilsson Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Julia Kern had the opportunity to pursue basketball, but chose nordic skiing... then quickly found her way onto the World Cup podium, and now carries a World Championship bronze medal. Threshold catches up with Julia after the US Ski Team Bend camp. This episode of Threshold is sponsored by AriensCo, the leader in outdoor power equipment. To learn about their nordic center in Brillion, Wisconsin, visit: ariensnordic.com With guest Julia Kern Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

After finishing 3rd in the Alpe Cermis Tour de Ski climb, 15th place in her grueling 30km Olympic debut, and fresh off of her victory at Marathon du Mont Blanc - Laukli discusses her love for the mountains. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com JOIN US ON PATREON! patreon.com/user?u=93007287 With guest: Sophia Laukli Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

The "High Performance Director" is a somewhat new - but now essential - position in endurance sports. Today on Threshold, we get into the weeds by talking training with USA Triathlon's High Performance Director, Ryan Bolton. Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com  JOIN US ON PATREON! patreon.com/user?u=93007287 With guest Ryan Bolton Hosted by Chad Salmela Hosted by Chris Parr

Join us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, free Threshold hats, and more! https://patreon.com/user?u=93007287&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Norwegian Elite skier and ski pundit, Petter Skinstad gives insight as to why Norway, with only 5.4 million people, leads the Olympic medal count. With guest Petter Skinstad Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

To recap the cross-country ski Period World Cup races and the fight for the crystal globes, Threshold brings in former SMS Head Coach , Patrick O'Brien. With guest Patrick O'Brien Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Threshold catches up with former US Biathlete and current Chair of the IBU Athletes' Committee, Clare Egan to recap the biathlon season. With guest Clare Egan Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

From Rosie Brennan's epic 30km battle, to Jessie Diggin's and Julia Kern's bronze medal Team Sprint Performance, to Jessie's historic gold medal... Threshold breaks down the 2023 World Championships with US Ski Team Head Coach, Matt Whitcomb With guest Matt Whitcomb Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Sverre Caldwell, father of Sophie Caldwell has greatly influenced American skiing for the past few decades. We explore what he thinks is the secret to success and where American skiing is headed. With guest Sverre Caldwell Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

The American Birkebeiner has for a long time been a machine in American nordic skiing, but how do the inner workings function? Threshold talks with Birkie Executive Director, Ben Popp, just one week away from North America's biggest cross country ski race. This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com With guest Ben Popp Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

At the 2022 Beijing Olympics, Deedra Irwin finished the 15km Biathlon event in 7th place - the best EVER finish by a US Biathlete at the Olympics. This, after competing in the sport for only 4 years. Threshold catches up with Deedra just before the World Championships to hear her story. This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com With guest Deedra Irwin Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

To recap the cross-country ski Period 2 World Cup races from the Tour de Ski, Livingo, Les Rousses, and Toblach, Threshold brings in Team Birkie Coach, Caitlin Gregg. This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com With guest Caitlin Gregg Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Ben Ogden, sitting as the 9th best skier in the world... catches up with Threshold about halfway through the season. This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com With guest Ben Ogden Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Period 2 on the biathlon World Cup has been chock-full of storylines. To recap the races from Pokljuka, Ruhpolding, and Antholz, Threshold brings in Director of High Performance for US Biathlon, and World Champion biathlete, Lowell Bailey. This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com With guest Lowell Bailey Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Campbell Wright, at just 19 years old, shocked the Biathlon world by shooting clean and finishing 15th in the 20km World Cup at Antholz, Italy. But the most chocking of all... he was racing for a country rarely - actually, never - seen near the top of Biathlon World Cup results: New Zealand. Hear from Campbell about what it took to become a world class biathlete from an under represented country and what he's up to now. This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com With guest Campbell Wright Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Ivan Babikov, the Canadian from Russia has one heck of a story. From growing up in Russia, to pursuing the North American ski racing scene as part of the Subaru Factory Team, to then skiing for Russia, to THEN skiing for Canada... Ivan's perspective is one of a kind. This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com With guest Ivan Babikov Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Chad talks with Kristen Bourne, US Ski Team Coach, and Armin Auchentaller, US Biathlon Head Coach, to reflect on Period One of the Nordic and Biathlon World Cups AND predict what's to come. This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com With guests Kristen Bourne and Armin Auchentaller Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Beckie Scott's tells the story of her 2002 gold medal, her career fighting for clean sport, and why took a step back. This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com With guest Beckie Scott Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Devon Kershaw, host of the Devon Kershaw Show by Fasterskier, talks with Threshold about his childhood, skiing at the top of the world, becoming a World Champion, and why he's so critical of FIS. This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com With guest Devon Kershaw Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Threshold talks with US Ski and Snowboard Program Director, Chris Grover, about all of the changes coming to the World Cup this year. And all that's not changing. Support the next generation of US skiing by donating to the NNF here: https://nationalnordicfoundation.org/donate/ With guest Chris Grover Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Season 3 of Threshold kicks off with American skiing legend and our friend, Jessie Diggins! This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com With guest Jessie Diggins Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Visit RED-S.com for more information on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com

This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Salomon's great tradition of top quality trail shoes, now extends to the road. Find the shoes that are right for you with Salomon's shoe finder at Salomon.com Kara Goucher was the Silver medalist in the 2007 10,000m Track and Field World Championships. She went on to become a whistleblower that took down her former (now banned) coach Alberto Salazar. Kara is now an NBC commentator for this year's Track and Field World Championships. Threshold catches up with her just before the 2022 Track and Field World Championships to reflect on her silver medal, endurance sport doping, nutrition issues, and a preview of the World Championships themselves. With guest Kara Goucher Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

What happens when a sports best athletes, meet, fall in love, and have kids? That is Taylor and Kelsey Phinney's story—at least part of it. This episode is sponsored by the Davis Phinney Foundation, a non-profit with the mission to help people with Parkinson's live well with the disease. Visit dpf.org/donate With guests Kelsey and Taylor Phinney Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Kendall Gretsch entered her very first Paralympics race in the 6km biathlon at the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games... and won. Fast forward to the Triathlon at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. Kendall Gretsch is faced with a daunting task, making up her 4 minute and 8 second factored time. In a thrilling finish, she sprints past Lauren Parker to become a summer AND winter Paralympic Champion. Video of that finish here: https://youtu.be/uwB75wE1V3w With guest Kendall Gretsch Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Fischer. Learn more about the new Fischer Speedmax Helium system at fischersports.com Some people don't need an introduction. And some don't even need a full name. Their shadow is cast so large over their influence–their contribution so transformative—that you need only refer to them by their first name. Especially with a name like Kikkan. With guest Kikkan Randall Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Fischer. Learn more about the Fischer Speedmax Helium system at fischersports.com Just as American skiing started to appear at the top of the sport, when Jessie Diggins grew the US Olympic medal haul by 100% in Beijing, and Rosie Brennan unceremoniously threw down the second-best top-to-bottom women's Olympic performance in history, at the very same games–naturally a somewhat esoteric statistic like the first Mother-daughter Olympic duo in US cross country skiing might occur at the same time. Today, on Threshold, we cover that story with the duo themselves, Novie and Laura McCabe. With guests Novie and Laura McCabe Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

Birkie week is upon us. Who better to talk to then 2-time Champion, Alayna Sonnesyn about becoming the youngest female Birkie winner in history. With guest Alayna Sonnesyn Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr

This is your LAST CHANCE to win a FREE pair of Salomon S/MAX eSKIN skis, made from recycled plastic bottles. To enter the giveaway, FOLLOW Threshold on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, AND comment on Threshold with Chad Salmela's post on FACEBOOK. Each comment counts as an entry! On this day 20 years ago, Andrea Burke (neé Henkel) won Gold at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics in an event that her coaches recommended she didn't compete in. This marked the first of many medals at Soldier Hollow in what was considered a smashing success for the country of Germany who won the medal count at those Olympics. Today, Andrea recalls her childhood during the reunification of Germany, that Gold medal, and her dramatic finish that led to an overall World Cup title. With Guest Andrea Henkel Burke Hosted by Chad Salmela Produced by Chris Parr Thanks again to today's special sponsor: SALOMON, for providing a pair of Salomon S/MAX eSKIN skis that YOU could win! Learn more about the work Andrea does today: https://www.andrea-burke.com/