2024 will be a season where the Sprint disciplines will have a special weight, because the WOC in Scotland will be in this same modality. It will be a good year for the sprinters and a "not so interesting year" for the "forest" orienteers, who will also play a leading role in the EOC in … Continue reading WorldCup 2024 kick-off
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Women also like it at night!
This Tiomila 2024 held in Nynäshamn will always be remembered as the first edition in which women had night legs in their relay. The decision on this new format has been controversial, especially concerning the consequent modification (both in structure and duration) of the men's relay. What I think we all agree on is that … Continue reading Women also like it at night!
The beautiful Easter in Halden
The end of a harsh winter, with more snow than usual for this area, gives way to a beautiful spring in the forests of Halden. The days are starting to get longer, the sun is starting to warm up (until now it was a "fake" sun for a southern European like me), and there is … Continue reading The beautiful Easter in Halden
MOM 2024 preview: 4 days, 4 challenges
The 5th edition of the Maximus O Meeting is just around the corner, and this year will undoubtedly be one of the most special editions with four days of competition in four totally different areas that will offer participants a great variation in physical-technical requirements and… 100% enjoyment. MOM 2024 will also be one of … Continue reading MOM 2024 preview: 4 days, 4 challenges
Spanish Champs Middle in a Dream Terrain
A couple of weekends ago, (October 21st - 22nd) the Máximus orienteering club held the Spanish Middle Distance, Sprint, and Forest Relay Championships, in a really dream terrain located in the municipality of Hoyo de Pinares, where I had the pleasure of being the course-setter for all the races. The very tight program of the … Continue reading Spanish Champs Middle in a Dream Terrain
25-Manna: The event that proclaims the best club in the world
When Autumn begins to make its appearance in the forests of Stockholm (Sweden) and the landscape turns reddish and golden, it is the unmistakable sign that the season is coming to an end and, therefore, it is time to put the finishing touch with the last big relay of the season: the 25-Manna. But 25-Manna … Continue reading 25-Manna: The event that proclaims the best club in the world
Route to EOC 2023 #3
And the "D" day is almost here! Only one day left before the start of the European Orienteering Championships (EOC 2023) in Trentino-Veneto (Italy), which will kick off with the Individual Sprint (Qualification and Final). We want to contribute to making a more comfortable waiting with some route-choices challenges in the maps where the main … Continue reading Route to EOC 2023 #3
Route to EOC 2023 #2
The time is flying, and there are only 2 days left before the European Orienteering Championships (EOC 2023) kicks off in Trentino-Veneto (Italy). We want to contribute to making a more comfortable waiting with some route-choices challenges in the maps where the main races will be held. Let's go for the second one! ROUTECHOICE LEG … Continue reading Route to EOC 2023 #2
Route to EOC 2023 #1
Only 3 days before the European Orienteering Championships (EOC 2023) kicks off in Trentino-Veneto (Italy). Everyone is getting sharp for one of the main goals of the season, where we expect an exciting event with very high quality among the contenders, tricky orienteering, and many narrow streets where the top orienteers will show their best … Continue reading Route to EOC 2023 #1
Unleashing your potential: 🔝 The Effects of Altitude Training for Runners.
Altitude training has long been a popular strategy among elite runners and endurance athletes to enhance performance and cardiovascular capacity. As the popularity of altitude training continues to grow, it is essential to understand both the challenges and the benefits it presents to runners of all levels. In this article, we will explore the effects … Continue reading Unleashing your potential: 🔝 The Effects of Altitude Training for Runners.
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