Nordic Nation

We spend some time conversing with elite skiers, dads, husbands, full-time-job-havers, Brian Gregg and Matt Liebsch. The two have become training partners and best friends while both live in the Minneapolis region. The bottom line in this episode: we hear from two individuals who make each other better on and off the ski tracks.

Show Notes

Independent of one another, Brian Gregg and Matt Liebsch are always to be feared as they line up for a ski race. Now in their mid-thirties, their lives have transitioned to other responsibilities that include partners, children, and full-time work. Yet, in the highly competitive world of elite level ski racing, these two have maintained a healthy friendship and are fast and furious training partners.

We could spend time noting their accomplishments on the ski tracks - but that would be another story. They are accomplished. But when speaking to them both, it is clear that each wants the other to succeed and in fact, they understand their friendship and training have made them both faster. Although defining themselves as 'master-blasters', Gregg was second overall and Liebsch third in last season's American Birkebeiner. Gregg lost out by a toe to Akeo Maifeld-Carucci, while Liebsch faded slightly down Main Street in Hayward to place third 8.5 seconds back. So 'master-blaster' or not, these two are still fast and competitive. 

So maybe get inspired, find your own best bud, become a better person and get faster together too. 


What is Nordic Nation?

The Nordic Nation podcast is a production of FasterSkier.com, the premier cross-country ski website in North America. The podcast features interviews, commentary, and news updates.