Loppet Nordic Racing for adults is designed for anyone 20 years of age and older who is interested in improving their ski technique, physical fitness, and learning the finer points of xc ski RACING. LNR Adult training groups are designed to prepare adult athletes for winter race events- whether it your very first 5km, or if you are working to qualify for the Elite wave at the Loppet or Birkie!
If you are not interested in racing but are looking for more of a recreational ski group experience, we recommend you look into joining the Loppet Ski Club. If you are a beginner skier or are looking for more instruction, we recommend taking Group or Private ski lessons through our Loppet Ski School.
Summer Training Programs, 2025
NEW !! 6-Week Summer Kettlebell Training Course
Runs JULY 14- AUG 21, Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30am-10:30am
Dynamic Strength starts here. A 6-week kettlebell course built for outdoor athletes—Nordic skiers, mountain bikers, trail runners, and anyone looking to build strength that lasts beyond the gym.
We’ll focus on developing strong, efficient movement patterns using kettlebells—improving hip power, core stability, and overall durability. Whether you’re new to kettlebells or refining your technique, this course offers structured progressions and practical coaching to support your performance outside. This group will meet 2 x per week for 6 weeks.
Coach Addison Bain is a highly experienced strength and mountain bike coach that has run his own functional training gyms in Minneapolis and Bentonville, Arkansas. He enjoys working with all level of athlete- from beginners to highly experienced.
- Tuesday and Thursdays, 9:30am-10:30am.
- Starts July 14 and runs thru Aug 21st at the Strength Studio at Trailhead.
- Cost $278 for 12 sessions
- You can still sign up for Summer Kettlebell: Summer Kettlebell with Coach Addison
Summer Strength Classes at Trailhead – 9 weeks, starting June 23rd
Strength for Endurance Athletes– 9 week program- Trailhead Strength session, mornings and evening session available.
Summer Registration
Summer Adult Programs
Fall 2025 Training Programs- Registration Open
Dryland Training Groups- XC Ski Training – running, bounding, and technique- Starting first week in September
- Fall Dryland at Wirth – Theodore Wirth Park, Tuesday Evenings, 5pm
- Women’s Fall Dryland Training Group – Theodore Wirth Park, Wednesdays, 10am
- Fall Dryland at Minnehaha Falls– Wabun Picnic Area- Friday Mornings,
This dryland training group is for people interested in fun and fast paced, xc ski fitness training. We’ll do a combination of hill bounding, stair running, plyometrics, strength and active stretching. Workouts will focus on strengthening ski specific muscles, balance/stability and technique – but skiers and nonskiers alike will benefit from these sessions.- Day: Friday mornings, runs 10 weeks, September 5-Nov 7
- Time: 7:00-8:15am
- Location: Wabun Park (near Minnehaha Falls)
- Equipment: classic length ski poles
- Coach: Ingrid Remak, contact email imremak@gmail.com
- Cost $213
- Register HERE
Rollerski Groups – groups run 9 weeks- start first week of September
- Fall Intermediate Rollerski – East Bush Lake Park, Tuesday Mornings, 7am-8:30am
- Fall Intermediate/Advanced Rollerski– French Park, Plymouth. Tuesday Mornings, 8am-9:30am
- Fall Wave 1 Rollerski – Annie Young Meadow Park, W. River Rd, Thursday Mornings, 7am-9:30am
- Fall Intermediate Rollerski – Annie Young Meadow Park, W. River Rd, Thursday Evenings, 5:00pm-6:30pm
Studio Classes- Strength and Yoga- start first week of September
- Adult Strength for Endurance Athletes. -12 weeks, 10 different sessions available, Trailhead Studio/Turf
- Adult Yoga for Endurance Athletes– Wednesdays at Noon, Trailhead Great Room
- Ski Lab– 12 week deep dive into Ski Technique, Balance, Posture and Strength Training
- Trailhead Studio, meets Friday mornings, 7:00 am-8:30am
- best for skiers at an Intermediate to advanced ski level- and Advanced Fitness
- we make use of SkiErg, free weights, and balance challenges
- high anaerobic and strength load during training sessions
- contact Piotr Bednarski at bednarski@loppet.org with questions
LNR Adults Fall Programs
Refund Policy
The Loppet will issue a full refund of the program fee minus the original processing fee up until 4 weeks before the program starts. Between 4 and 3 weeks from the program start date, a 50% refund will be issued. There are no refunds for any cancellations within less than 3 weeks of the start of a program.
Winter Training Groups, registration opens October 1st
Intro Clinics – Programs for Novices
- Beginning Skate Skiing (2-week clinic)
- Beginning Classic Skiing (2-week clinic)
- Beginning Classic and Skate private lessons – also offered through Loppet Ski School
Intermediate Training Programs
Intermediate+ Training Programs
- Intermediate Skate
- Intermediate Classic
- Women’s Wednesday Intermediate/Advanced
- Women’s Tuesday Fitness and Technique
Expert Training Groups
Studio Classes
- Adult Strength for Endurance Athletes at the Trailhead Studio
Register Early! In order to organize the clubs and provide for the right coaching. Many groups fill quickly within days of registration opening. Register early to make sure you get in your preferred training group.
LNR Adults Winter Programs (Theodore Wirth Groups)
LNR Adults Winter Programs (Hyland Park Groups)
LNR Adults Winter Two-Week Skills Clinics
Spring Training Programs, 2025
Strength For Endurance Athletes and Yoga- kick of your SPRING!!
- Strength for Endurance Athletes– new for this spring- Join Eduardo for a weekly at home- virtual workout, and Friday evening Strength at Trailhead. 11 week program, begin early April
- Yoga for Endurance Athletes– Wednesdays, 12noon at the Trailhead, 10 week program
Intensity and Strength Sessions at Minnehaha Falls – with Coach Ingrid Remak- Starts May 13th, runs 10 weeks
This dryland training group is for people interested in fun and fast paced summer fitness training. We’ll do a combination of hill bounding, stair running, plyometrics, strength and active stretching. Workouts will focus on strengthening ski specific muscles, balance/stability and technique – but skiers and nonskiers alike will benefit from these sessions.
- Tuesdays, 6:30am-7:30am- focus on Strength and Mobility
- Fridays, 6:30am-7:45am- focus on Intensity and Plyometrics
- NOTE- 2 DAY discount- one day $200, second day is an additional $110- discount applied in checkout
- Runs 10 weeks: Tuesday May 13 and ends Friday, July 26th (no practice the week of July 4th)
- Meets at Wabun Picnic Area– these are outdoors sessions- rain or shine 🙂
- group workouts that are great for all abilities
- Coach Ingrid Remak, imremak@gmail.com
- Registation link : Strength with Ingrid- Minnehaha Falls- starts May 13th, register here
Women’s Groups- 4 week Programs- May and June
- Women’s May/June Brick Training: Mountain Biking & Trail Running – Theodore Wirth Park, Wednesday mornings, 9am
Registration
Spring Adult Programs
Proceeds from the Loppet Nordic Racing Programs benefit the Loppet Foundation. Learn more about the Foundation's mission, vision, and values.
Participants can always register after the session starts if there is enough room in the group.
Year-Round Teams
Due to the extremely physically demanding nature of the programs listed below, they are not open to the public. Participants in these elite-level training groups are offered invitation based on superior results in popular ski races during previous season. Contact the individuals listed below if you would like to be considered.
- Loppet Elite Master Skiers on Nordic Skis (LEMONS) – contact Mary McKelvey at mkmckelvey44@gmail.com
Coaches
Loppet Nordic Racing prides itself on a coaching staff that have:
- Technical proficiency and are up to date in technique instruction and training methods.
- Personality traits that help motivate and engage athletes of all ages.
- A common method and language to coach skiing.
- Interest and motivation to train, race, and improve their own skiing.
Currently LNR has more USSA certified Level 100 coaches than any other ski club in the United States.
Loppet Nordic Racing Full-Time Coaches
Loppet Nordic Racing Director Piotr Bednarski and Head Coach Chris Harvey head up the coaching team. Both are experienced high-level coaches.
Piotr Bednarski, Loppet Sport and Trail Director (bednarski@loppet.org): Piotr has served as the Loppet Nordic Racing Director since March of 2012, and he has been coaching cross country skiers at a national and international level for 30 years. He worked as the Jr National Team Coach and Director of Athletes Development for the US Biathlon, before starting LNR in 2012. Currently Piotr coaches Adults and the LNR Devo Team.
Chris Harvey, Loppet Nordic Racing, Program Director (harvey@loppet.org): Engineer turned full-time ski coach, Chris Harvey has been coaching junior skiers for over a decade. He skied and ran cross-country on the NCAA teams at Michigan Tech before becoming the Burnsville High School Head Nordic Ski Coach in 2010. In 2012, he began working with Loppet Nordic Racing Juniors, coaching them to Junior National championship wins and helping them earn spots on World Junior/U23 Championship and the U18 Nations Cup Trip teams. Chris Harvey has coached at a national and international level, having served as the U18 Nations Cup Trip leader in 2017 and having coached the Midwest’s Junior National Team since 2011 as both the Trip Leader and Midwest Team Head Coach in 2015 and 2016.