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If you're in on the nitty gritty of endurance sports like cross-country skiing, biathlon, cycling, triathlon and marathon running, cross the Threshold and dive deeper than what the race broadcast shows.

Hosted by Chad Salmela and produced by Chris Parr.

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    • 5.0 • 52 Ratings

If you're in on the nitty gritty of endurance sports like cross-country skiing, biathlon, cycling, triathlon and marathon running, cross the Threshold and dive deeper than what the race broadcast shows.

Hosted by Chad Salmela and produced by Chris Parr.

    Tails From The Tour (with Steve Porino in Paris)

    Tails From The Tour (with Steve Porino in Paris)

    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

    • 54 min
    An American in Paris (with Chris Lundstrom)

    An American in Paris (with Chris Lundstrom)

    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

    • 51 min
    An Institution Retires (with Cory Schwartz)

    An Institution Retires (with Cory Schwartz)

    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

    • 50 min
    Long Distance Climate Warrior (with Bill McKibben)

    Long Distance Climate Warrior (with Bill McKibben)

    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

    • 1 hr 4 min
    US Skiing Development through the Fish Eye Lens (with Bryan Fish)

    US Skiing Development through the Fish Eye Lens (with Bryan Fish)

    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

    • 40 min
    Birkie Fever (with David Norris and Jessica Yeaton)

    Birkie Fever (with David Norris and Jessica Yeaton)

    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

    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
52 Ratings

52 Ratings

lpb211 ,

Look forward to every episode!

So many great guests and new things to learn. Fun and interesting and makes me feel connected to the sport and part of the community to listen.

Wren6732 ,

Love this podcast

Chad - thank you for your recent podcast about RED S. It was a great discussion and helped to get awareness out there.

MatthewBart26 ,

Great inspiring content.

Great interviews and great content. Inspired me to start training for the Berkie

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