July 3, 2009
Skate Tip of the Week
Punch Up Your Push With Sculling
 Dan Burger explains how sculling on skates puts the pop in your push.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive July 2, 2009
Ask Bill Begg!
Bearing Down on Bearings
 Ask the coach a little question about skate bearings and he replies with a history!
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive July 1, 2009
Industry News
Nurse-Skater Takes Aim at Inline Safety
 Carol Hochstein launches a non-profit in hopes of seeing fewer skaters at work.
• Planet story
• Industry News June 26, 2009
Skate Tip of the Week
100mm or 110mm?
 Debbie Rice helps you decide if it's time to make the leap to 110mm wheels.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive June 24, 2009
Ask Bill Begg!
Why Is My Kid Pronating?
Coach Begg talks about wayward ankles and what to do about them.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive June 19, 2009
Skate Tip of the Week
6 Secrets to Success
 Miguel Jose tells you what you need to do to have a great inline racing season.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive June 17, 2009
Ask Bill Begg!
To Shim or Not to Shim?
Coach Begg advises a skater on frame alignment and how to use shims to cure pronation.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive June 12, 2009
Skate Tip of the Week
How to Hawk
 Jessica Smith teaches you the technique that made her the queen of the sprint.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive June 11, 2009
Ask Bill Begg!
Training Solo
Coach Begg outlines a training strategy for a skater who, like many of us, works out alone.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive June 5, 2009
Skate Tip of the Week
Master the Corners
 Tony Muse lays down five rules for skating the corners like a world champion.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive June 3, 2009
Ask Bill Begg!
Why Did My Son Slow Down?
Coach Begg tries to unravel the mystery of the new skate meltdown.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive May 29, 2009
Skate Tip of the Week
Hydration for Skaters
 What, when and how much to drink: Westy Bell's guide to sports hydration.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive May 28, 2009
Ask Bill Begg!
Six Steps to Speed
Coach Begg spells out the six things you need to learn to go fast.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive May 22, 2009
Skate Tip of the Week
Get Low!
 Want to go faster? ... Debbie Rice gets you comfortable with the low skating position.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive May 21, 2009
Ask Bill Begg!
Should I Buy Skates for my Kids?
Coach Begg advises a parent who wants to buy skates for 5-year-old twin girls.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive May 17, 2009
NROC
Doucet, Echardour Win in Montreal
 Canadians Peter Doucet and Morgane Echardour win the 2009 Marathon Roller de Montreal.
• Planet story w/audio
• NROC May 15, 2009
Skate Tip of the Week
Lose Your Backache!
 Dan Burger has the Rx for sore backs — a stronger core.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive May 13, 2009
Ask Bill Begg!
Should I Learn Double Push?
Coach Begg teases fact from fiction and gets you started with this powerful technique.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive May 8, 2009
Skate Tip of the Week
Rose of the Road
 Eddy Matzger shares his secret for traveling light and smelling right.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive May 7, 2009
NROC
Top 10 List - Marathon Roller de Montreal
 "Bebe, voulez-vous roll avec moi?" (Would you like to skate with me?)
• Top 10 List
• NROC May 6, 2009
Ask Bill Begg!
Preseason Training and Intervals
Coach Begg says you'll never get to the top of the tree without interval training.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive May 1, 2009
Skate Tip of the Week
Crossover Like the Pros!
 Don't get left behind on the final turn ... perfect your crossover technique.
• Skate Tip w/video
• Skate Tip Archive May 1, 2009
NROC
NROC Mid Distance Championships
One weekend, two distances, double points ... Aug. 15-16 in St. Paul.
• Planet story
• NROC April 29, 2009
Ask Bill Begg!
How Often Should I Train?
The coach advises a skater on how to get the most out of his limited training time.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive April 28, 2009
Industry News
Chicagoland Extreme Makeover
New name, new sports, time trials, crit, cheer squads — it's the revamped Chicagoland Inline Marathon Weekend.
• Planet story
• Industry News April 24, 2009
Skate Tip of the Week
Slalom to Control Your Speed!
 Slaloming is one of the ultimate skate skills ... and Eddy Matzger is its ultimate guide.
• Skate Tip w/video
• Skate Tip Archive April 22, 2009
Ask Bill Begg!
Should I Get Low-Cuff Skates?
The coach helps a skater choose between half-cuff boots or full-on racing skates.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive April 19, 2009
NROC
Botero, Rice Win Road Rash
 Live updates from Round Rock, site of the Texas Road Rash.
• Road Rash Updates
• NROC April 17, 2009
Skate Tip of the Week
Batch-Clean Your Bearings
 Here's a tip to help you reduce the amount of time you spend cleaning your skate bearings.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive April 15, 2009
Ask Bill Begg!
Growing the Sport
The coach has a wide ranging Q&A about the sport of inline skating.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive April 14, 2009
Product News
Rollerblade Offers Innovation in 2009
 The skate company invigorates its 2009 product line with new technologies.
• Planet story
• More Product News April 10, 2009
Skate Tip of the Week
Roll Into Spring!
 Jump-start your season with these spring skate tips from Peter Doucet.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive April 8, 2009
Ask Bill Begg!
King of the Hill
The coach reveals the secrets of the world's top hill climbers.
• Bill's column
• Bill Begg Archive April 7, 2009
NROC
Top 10 List - Texas Road Rash
 Howdy, pardner, you come on down to Round Rock soon now ... ya hear?
• Top 10 List
• NROC April 3, 2009
Skate Tip of the Week
Dry Land, Part II
 More off-skate exercises to get you in shape for the outdoor season.
• Skate Tip (with video)
• Skate Tip Archive March 30, 2009
Industry News
NorthShore Seeks Exec. Director
The NorthShore Inline Marathon is looking for a new executive director.
• Help Wanted Ad
• Industry News March 27, 2009
Skate Tip of the Week
Draft Behind Bikes
 Eddy Matzger talks about how skating with cyclists can teach you about speed.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive March 20, 2009
Skate Tip of the Week
Dry Land, Part I
 Sometimes the best way to polish your skate technique is with your skates off.
• Skate Tip (with video)
• Skate Tip Archive March 15, 2009
NROC
Botero, Kramer Win Squiggy
 Tru-Rev's Jorge Botero makes it look easy; Briana wins again.
• Planet story
• Forum updates
• NROC 
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