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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 O...

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...

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...

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 v...

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.c...

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 cou...

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 sust...

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 Auchentall...

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 S...

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 Salaz...

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 th...

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...

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–...

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