The Dates December 20-21, Tomahawk Lake Marathon, Minocqua, Wisconsin. Race a full or half marathon around the shores of scenic Tomahawk Lake. www.webskater.org/minocqua
January 16-19, National Marathon Championships, Lake Morey, Vermont. Amateur events from 1 to
100 kilometers. www.webskater.org/marathon
January 24-31, Marathon Skating Week at
Weissensee Lake, Techendorf, Austria. The biggest event of its kind in
the world. 50-K, 100-K, and 200-K events take place on January 24, 28 and
31. www.nordicskater.com/tours
February 1-9, Vikingarannet,
Sweden. Race the 80-K on Lake Malaren between Uppsala and Stockholm.
www.nordicskater.com/tours
February 7-8, Lac Beauport Marathon, Québec City, Canada. Events include 25-K, 50-K, and a skate-ski duathlon. www.webskater.org/beauport
For More Events Visit www.webskater.org.
The Lifesavers Never skate alone or on
untested ice. At marathon skating events, experts check ice
thickness with special equipment. And even though the ice is
groomed, it still contains bumps and cracks that can upend you. This
is especially true of skating in a pack, because your forward view
is obscured. Knees take the most impact in falls, so wear
lightweight pads. Sport glasses with high-impact lenses are
necessary to protect eyes from the wind and ice chips. To prevent
frostbite, cover exposed skin.
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