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Birkebeiner Training Plan

Coach Bill Pierce's 16-week plan to prepare you for America's biggest cross-country ski race

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Bierkebiener Training Plan
16-Week Plan by Bill Pierce Photo: Outside Magazine

Follow the strength and endurance workouts in the 16-week plan above to finish the American Birkebeiner strong, with time to spare.

For a more detailed interactive plan including videos, e-mail reminders, and the ability to track your progress, sign up for our interactive training program from coach Bill Pierce.

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