25 II 2009
3 loops with moderate intensity
Each of us got a special objectives to pursue during this particular session. I was told to take the first loop easily as a warm-up, run the second one at full speed and the third one with an average pace. In the beginning, I was a bit taken aback that we were going to run so fast just one day after such a long and tiring competition. However, eventually, it turned out it was quite a good idea and I enjoyed the courses very much!
Memory training - in pairs, only 1 map
We all got a bit shocked as we heard the rules of this training (described on the map). Nonetheless, it was a really fantastic training, in my opinion. I felt as if I could go on forever... Hewi and I managed to gain a great speed at the legs and even our O-technique wasn't that bad:)
'Circle' - no north, no compass!
None of us was sure if we were going to run the difficult-looking course easily. Neither was I, but had a great time in the forest finding all the controls with enormous pleasure and crossed the finish line shouting 'What a crit training!'.
26 II 2009
Middle on WMOC 2008 long distance map
Our coach wanted us to run the course as if it was a competition. I didn't feel well enough to run at the highest speed and orienteering level. The reason was heavy legs and exhaustion after 5 days of tough orienteering. That's why I made lots of stupid mistakes on the course...
Just after this training we spent almost an hour pulling out our car from a huge sandy hole. Afterwards we had to clean our hands a bit. It turned out that the nearest place to do it was the Atlantic Ocean:-)
Sprint - save your neck!
I must admit Nazare is a very interesting city to organize a sprint competition in. However, no control flags, crowd in the narrow alleys and two threatening dogs spoilt the whole O-fun:[
We all got a bit shocked as we heard the rules of this training (described on the map). Nonetheless, it was a really fantastic training, in my opinion. I felt as if I could go on forever... Hewi and I managed to gain a great speed at the legs and even our O-technique wasn't that bad:)
'Circle' - no north, no compass!
None of us was sure if we were going to run the difficult-looking course easily. Neither was I, but had a great time in the forest finding all the controls with enormous pleasure and crossed the finish line shouting 'What a crit training!'.
26 II 2009
Middle on WMOC 2008 long distance map
Our coach wanted us to run the course as if it was a competition. I didn't feel well enough to run at the highest speed and orienteering level. The reason was heavy legs and exhaustion after 5 days of tough orienteering. That's why I made lots of stupid mistakes on the course...
Just after this training we spent almost an hour pulling out our car from a huge sandy hole. Afterwards we had to clean our hands a bit. It turned out that the nearest place to do it was the Atlantic Ocean:-)
Sprint - save your neck!
I must admit Nazare is a very interesting city to organize a sprint competition in. However, no control flags, crowd in the narrow alleys and two threatening dogs spoilt the whole O-fun:[
27 II 2009
1st & 2nd Model Event
I took both Model Events very easily and tried to take some rest before the coming competition races. In spite of a meagre pace I did not succeed in avoiding mistakes. Nevertheless, these mistakes are actually the thing we learn from!
The following day we were going to compete in the next competition...
1st & 2nd Model Event
I took both Model Events very easily and tried to take some rest before the coming competition races. In spite of a meagre pace I did not succeed in avoiding mistakes. Nevertheless, these mistakes are actually the thing we learn from!
The following day we were going to compete in the next competition...
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