More on low intensity training

This article (link below) is about building a strong aerobic base through low intensity training before going to higher intensity.  That said, some valid points in the post article comments about available time for building this magical aerobic base.  How may of us city dwellers have the luxury of more than 10 hours per week of on snow training?
More discussion on low intensity training - Faster Skier article

Norway, Canada and Sweden podium in 15km Classic pursuit

Nice to see a Canadian (Alex Harvey) split the Scandinavians with a silver this weekend.  Sounds like the race was decided by an exciting sprint finish.  Who looks happiest on this podium?
Tour-de-ski 15km Classic pursuit Jan 4

Charlotte Kalla is Sweden's sports personality of the year...

...beating out 5 time winner Zlatan Ibrahimovic (who else?).  A series of outstanding performances in an Olympic year secured the votes needed to win the award.  The enduring (growing?) popularity of the Winter Olympics is a definite factor in this.  Story here: Kalla award