February 15, 2024 “I had an interesting mix in my childhood,” says Rosie Frankowski, born in 1991, referring to her experience living in Minneapolis near Southwest High School during the academic year and at Lake Caribou a few miles from Lutsen, Minnesota (population 220) throughout the summer and weekends. “My sister, Anna, and I wouldContinue reading “ROSIE FRANKOWSKI: CELEBRATE WINTER WITH A SPORT THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER”
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JENNIE FRIEDRICH (LAHR): YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR OWN ATTITUDE AND YOUR OWN EFFORT
November 1, 2023 “Looking back, I didn’t realize how big a role athletics would play in my life,” says Jennie (Lahr) Friedrich, an All-American cross country and track runner at Northern Michigan University (NMU) in Marquette, Michigan. “There are only two things I can control: my own attitude and my own effort. I learned toContinue reading “JENNIE FRIEDRICH (LAHR): YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR OWN ATTITUDE AND YOUR OWN EFFORT”
JENNY RYAN: LOVING IT IN MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
August 25, 2023 “I get home to visit my parents in Burnsville often,” says Jenny Ryan, head coach of the Northern Michigan University (NMU) women’s cross country and track and field teams. “I also have two siblings in the area and see them and their families too.” Jenny has led an active life beginning withContinue reading “JENNY RYAN: LOVING IT IN MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN”
ABBY LARSON: MEMORABLE 2005 RACES “GOB-SMACKED” ATHLETE AND LED TO OLYMPIC BERTH
It’s rare for an Olympian to admit that she “was the kid that was picked last for teams,” and “I didn’t have a lot of motor skill coordination.” Yet, it may be true and demonstrate that the right kind of coaching and support and personal resiliency, passion, and intensity can lead to an impressive athleticContinue reading “ABBY LARSON: MEMORABLE 2005 RACES “GOB-SMACKED” ATHLETE AND LED TO OLYMPIC BERTH”
Caitlin Compton Gregg: ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE
How does a girl born and raised in Manhattan become a winter Olympian? Caitlyn Gregg Compton thinks it shows anything is possible. Caitlin did have the advantage of having parents who were outdoors enthusiasts—they met at a ski and bike shop—but she lived in Manhattan until age 10 before moving to Vermont. It proved toContinue reading “Caitlin Compton Gregg: ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE”
JENNY RYAN: I’VE BEEN ABLE TO USE EVERYTHING I LEARNED AS AN ATHLETE IN MY COACHING
Trying multiple sports as a youth, Jenny Ryan eventually gravitated to cross country running and distance events in track. Energetic coach Phil Lundin encouraged Jenny, one of four children from a Burnsville family, to go out for nordic skiing–“we had so much fun”–to stay in shape which led to a lifelong connection with the sportContinue reading “JENNY RYAN: I’VE BEEN ABLE TO USE EVERYTHING I LEARNED AS AN ATHLETE IN MY COACHING”
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