Think cross-country skiing is just a leisurely winter activity? American Olympic skier Julia Kern sets the record straight—racers hit up to 50 MPH on courses, making it a high-speed, high-stakes competition. Julia explains that cross-country skiers tend to be more Type A than people expect because the sport demands serious discipline. On rainy, cold days, athletes are out there putting in 3-5 hours of training work, with summer being where all the hard work happens before winter racing season begins.

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