Word on the Trail

Adam Luban is a senior nordic skier racing for the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation Elite Team. Growing up in the suburbs of Syracuse, NY Adam made his way through his junior career with out a coach or team. learn how Adam's love of the sport has moved him from a team of one to one of the top skiers in the country.

Carly Wynn is a senior athlete who lives an unconventional nordic lifestyle. Foregoing the support and face to face coaching of a competitive race program, Carly has figured out how to design and live the life she wants. Carly's business page: https://enduranceefficacy.com/ Support the Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/KZM More nordic content at www.kickzonemedia.com

Brian Halligan is the man behind the mic. Get to know your Word on the Trail host as the tables are turned and the host becomes the guest.

Adam Terko is executive director and head coach of Mansfield Nordic Club in Northern Vermont. Hear how this 2017 NENSA coach of the year loves nordic skiing, Vermont and junior development. Support the Podcast and hear some extra content from Adam at www.patreon.com/kzm

Jon "Fast Big Dog" Schafer went to Lake Placid to support his buddy racing a triathlon. After running into and meeting some of the best Biathletes in the world, Jon set out on his improbable path in the nordic community. In this episode Jon shares his comical story and ideas for the future of nordic sports in America.

Gus Johnson is the Nordic Program Director of the Auburn Ski Club. In this episode he talks about the difficulties of training in a place so high in elevation and is constantly under the threat of wild fires. Gus also gives us the Far West Region summer recap and talks about his experiences as a college racer who lost their ski program while attending the school. www.patreon.com/kzm for some extra credit questions for Gus.

Passionate about the outdoors, and motivated to share his love, Bjorn Hanson started a ski shop in Wisconsin to inspire others to "get out there". Learn how this little ski shop in Wisconsin has grown past the immediate community and created a world wide family of athletes. Out There Shop website: www.outthereshop.com Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/kzm more content: www.kickzonemedia.com

NENSA's Justin Beckwith breaks down all the excitement happening in New England this summer. Ludvig Sognen Jensen Vs. Andy Newell. How did this awesome showdown come to be? Justin shares the story behind the super-sprint showcase. Support Word on the Trail at www.patreon.com/kzm

This a short episode to touch base and thank everyone for all the support with the podcast. This journey has been so fun and I look forward to continuing this fall. Keep your eye open for some more episodes in the near future. https://www.patreon.com/kzm to support the podcast and our mission of promoting the nordic lifestyle.

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Robert Sircus is Word on the Trail's first international guest. Being born and raised in Scotland, Robert has represented Great Britain at multiple international competitions.

Jake Brown is a USBA X-Team member who didn't follow a conventional path on his nordic lifestyle. Hear how jumping from D3 to D2 to D1 NCAA athletics help land Jake a room at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid.

Maddie Phaneuf is a small town girl with Olympic sized dreams. Hear how she's using her success on the international stage to educate youth about the importance of environmental protection.

Adam Glueck is an accomplished Jr. skier from NH. Not only has he podiumed at Junior Nationals but this "Real Nordic Skier" double poled the entire Norwegian Birkenbeiner. Adam is known for his unparalleled love of nordic skiing.

1980 U.S. Olympic biathlon coach Art Stegen weighs in on all the recent doping scandals with his 50+ years of biathlon experience.

Have nor idea what to expect at JN's this year? Word on the Trail has you covered

Dave Paarlberg-Kvam is the Executive Director of the Hudson United Race Team (Team HURT). listen and learn how this man's passion for skiing has changed the southern Adirondack region and established a rich nordic community.

Host Brian Halligan makes sense of all the information out there regarding the McLaren Report. U.S. Biathlete Susan Dunklee weighs and advocates for a clean sport.

The topic of discipline has been coming up a lot lately. Host Brian Halligan gives his take on discipline and shares a simple exercise that will increase your focus and bring you closer to your goal.

Chris Kaiser is the founder and president of Vermont Peanut Butter. Along with making a product that is all natural and 100% american made, VTPB promotes athletes through their revolutionary company-to-athlete relationship strategies.

Tara Geraghty-Moats suffered a heart breaking injury at a young age which prevented her from ski jumping. After dabbling with biathlon and cross country skiing, Tara decided to give ski jumping another shot. Only a few years back into the sport and Tara is 2016 Ski jumping National Champion.

Paul Shommer is biathlete from Appleton, Wisconsin. now training at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Plaid, NY.

Did you know there is a new world class nordic ski facility in upstate New York? Host Brian Halligan travels to North Creek to find out; "what the heck is happening at Gore!"

Vasek and Brendan are two junior biathletes who have represented the US at Junior World championships. Both are extremely enthusiastic about the sport and live the nordic lifestyle in similar, yet different ways.

Host Brian Halligan sits down with former teammate Katrina Howe.

Welcome to season 1 of Word on the Trail. The podcast that brings the nordic lifestyle to you.