Sept. 1, 2010
Ask Bill Begg!
Letter from Haining
 The coach uses his column this week to update us on goings-on in Haining, China.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive Aug. 28, 2010
NROC
Diaz, White Win Indy Finale
 Live blog coverage of today's Planet Adventure inline marathon in Indiana.
• Planet story
• NROC Aug. 27, 2010
Skate Tip of the Week
Speed Up with Arm Swing
 A step by step guide on how to use your arms to pump up your skating.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive Aug. 26, 2010
NROC
Indy Ready for Finale
 Planet Adventure ends its first inline series on smooth pavement and with plans for 2011.
• Planet story
• NROC Aug. 21, 2010
NROC
Carroll, Goetz Win Trex 4
Live blog coverage of today's Eastern Seaboard Series, Stage 4 in Trexlertown.
• Planet story
• NROC Aug. 20, 2010
Skate Tip of the Week
Less Pain, More Gain
 How to train less, avoid overtraining and still get in the best shape of your life.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive Aug. 19, 2010
NROC
Fast Skaters Head to Trexlertown
 A strong field, including members of the U.S. team, will race Saturday in Stage 4 of the Eastern Seaboard Series.
• Planet story
• NROC Aug. 18, 2010
Ask Bill Begg!
Slip, Sliding Away
The coach offers some advice — and a warning — about the use of slideboards for cross-training.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive Aug. 13, 2010
Skate Tip of the Week
Thriving in a Marathon
 Pro racer Alex Fedak tells you how to make the most of your life in the peloton.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive Aug. 11, 2010
Ask Bill Begg!
Is Inline Thriving or Dying?
A reader asks Bill for his thoughts on the health of inline speed skating.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive Aug. 8, 2010
NROC
Fidler, Jackson Win Indy
 Live blog coverage of today's inline marathon in Indianapolis.
• Planet story
• NROC Aug. 7, 2010
NROC
Peterson, Frederick Win Half
Live blog coverage of today's Minnesota Half Marathon in St. Paul.
• Planet story
• NROC Aug. 6, 2010
Skate Tip of the Week
Hydration for Skaters
 What to drink and when to drink it: a skater's guide to sports hydration.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive Aug. 5, 2010
NROC
Indy Vies for Skaters on Busy Weekend
 Some top NROC skaters will commute to Indianapolis marathon after Minnesota event.
• Planet story
• NROC Aug. 4, 2010
NROC
Half Format Works Well for St. Paul
 Big crowd expected Saturday for second Minnesota Half Marathon.
• Planet story
• NROC July 30, 2010
Skate Tip of the Week
How to Lose Those Extra Pounds
 Extra pounds slow you down! ... Here's how to get rid of them!
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive July 28, 2010
Ask Bill Begg!
Do Compression Shorts Really Work?
A skeptical skater asks Bill's opinion on whether compression garments improve performance.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive July 25, 2010
NROC
Stelly, Rookard Win Chicagoland
Live blog coverage of today's Chicagoland Inline Marathon in Hoffman Estates, IL.
• Planet story
• NROC July 23, 2010
Skate Tip of the Week
How to Extend the Life of Your Skates
 Glenn Koshi lists simple things you can do to keep your boots rolling for years.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive July 22, 2010
NROC
Strong Field Heads to Chicago
 Some of USA's top skaters will compete in this weekend's Chicagoland Inline Marathon.
• Planet story
• NROC July 21, 2010
Ask Bill Begg!
Moving to Low-Cut Boots?
"Help! ... How am I ever going to get used to these low-cuff skates?"
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive July 16, 2010
Skate Tip of the Week
Top 10 Real Life Skate Tips
 Kathy McSparran shares ten rules to keep in mind whenever you head out on the trail.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive July 15, 2010
Ask Bill Begg!
Slower on Bigger Wheels?
An inline veteran wants to know if skaters like him might go faster on smaller wheels.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive July 11, 2010
NROC
Muse, Wright Win Lawrence Crit
Live coverage of the Class A NROC inline marathon in Indianapolis.
• Planet story
• NROC July 9, 2010
Skate Tip of the Week
Tamping Down Pre-Race Jitters
 Seven things you can do to reduce race-day stress, by NROC champion Morgane Echardour.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive July 7, 2010
NROC
Train with Champs, Skate a Marathon
 This weekend's event in Indianapolis offers NROC points and a world class skate clinic.
• Planet story
• NROC July 2, 2010
Skate Tip of the Week
How Not to Get Hit By Cars, Part 2
 Avoiding the door prize and where to wait when you're stopped at a red light.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive June 30, 2010
Ask Bill Begg!
Three Wheels or Four?
A parent asks for help selecting the best skate setup for his 16-year-old daughter.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive June 25, 2010
Skate Tip of the Week
How to Fuel Your Skating
 What to eat and drink before and during your skate workouts and races.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive June 23, 2010
Ask Bill Begg!
Training for Speed and Distance
The coach reviews the basics of training to go fast and long on inline skates.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive June 19, 2010
NROC
Live Blog: Trexlertown & Apostle Islands
Live coverage of the Eastern Seaboard Series and the Apostle Islands Inline Marathon.
• Planet story
• NROC June 18, 2010
Skate Tip of the Week
How Not to Get Hit By Cars
 Real ways that skaters get hit by cars and real ways to avoid them.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive June 17, 2010
NROC
Skaters Head to Island Marathon
 More than 200 skaters are expected for the inaugural Apostle Islands Inline Marathon.
• Planet story
• NROC June 16, 2010
NROC
NROC Heads to Trexlertown
 World team skaters are among the field for the first East Coast race of the NROC season.
• Planet story
• NROC June 11, 2010
Skate Tip of the Week
How to Buy Inline Skates
 The five questions you need to ask yourself to make sure you get the perfect skates.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive June 10, 2010
Ask Bill Begg!
China on a Roll
Bill shares his impressions of the skate revolution in the People's Republic.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive June 4, 2010
Skate Tip of the Week
Interval Training
 How to design your interval training workout by Speed on Skates author Barry Publow.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive June 2, 2010
Ask Bill Begg!
What's Wrong with Hi-Los?
A skater wants to know what Bill has against skates with two smaller wheels up front.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive May 30, 2010
NROC
Botero, Rice Win Great Midwest
Live coverage from the racecourse of the Great Midwest Inline Marathon in Elkhart Lake, WI.
• Planet story
• NROC May 29, 2010
NROC
Kirby, Rice Win Midwest Crit
Bont's Norm Kirby and Debbie Rice win the criterium in Elkhart Lake, WI.
• Planet story
• NROC May 28, 2010
Skate Tip of the Week
To Skate Fast, Train Fast
 Skating mega miles may make you feel righteous, but it won't make you fast.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive 
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