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...

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 B...

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...

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 le...

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 - j...

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 pr...

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...

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. Cha...

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 PATREO...

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...

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...

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 gu...

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...

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...

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...

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 Ho...

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....

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. Ariens Nordic Center invites you to our inaugural Mike Ariens Run/Walk Aug. 19, 2023, where you can run or walk a 5k or 10K and bring the kids for our...

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 Hos...