A world championship in the heart of Switzerland, with very experienced organizers, and high-level people involved in the technical side of the event, predicted that we were going to enjoy a high-quality event… and so it was! All races were held in the woods surrounding the town of Flims, using a magnificent arena for all … Continue reading WOC recap: high-quality event without many surprises
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WOC MiddleQ: nice appetizer with no big surprises
Photo: Thomi Studhalter The long-awaited forest world championship in Switzerland got underway this morning with the only race where no medals will be distributed, the Middle distance qualification race. As usual in this format, each class is divided into 3 heats with a similar course configuration, in which the 15 best times advance to the … Continue reading WOC MiddleQ: nice appetizer with no big surprises
JWOC Long: “inequality” in route choices?
The last individual medals of this JWOC 2023 were disputed last Saturday with the long-distance race. Although the runners already had a rough idea of what the terrain would look like after the middle-distance race, this time a rough, challenging, and steep area was added on the southern slope of the map, which was going … Continue reading JWOC Long: “inequality” in route choices?
JWOC Middle: tricky navigations in a demanding forest
After the exciting Sprint block, the third day of the JWOC 2023 moved to Valea Alba to contest the Middle Distance race, this year with a direct final. The course-setters did a great job, designing challenging courses, where the runners had to be very precise and efficiently use their orienteering techniques to progress at high … Continue reading JWOC Middle: tricky navigations in a demanding forest
JWOC SprintRelay: Another show by Maramarosi gives gold to Hungary
On the second day of the JWOC 2023 in Romania, we have been able to enjoy the Sprint-Relay race, which is part of the JWOC program for the second year, after its "emergency" inclusion in the last edition in Portugal. Fortunately, it seems that this modality has come to stay in the standard program of … Continue reading JWOC SprintRelay: Another show by Maramarosi gives gold to Hungary
JWOC Sprint: Maramarosi does not disappoint, and wins the gold
The JWOC 2023 in Romania kicked off today with the Sprint race, which took place in a residential complex that offered constant technical demands on a slightly long route for the modality (over 15' winning times). In the women's class, the talented Hungarian runner Rita Maramarosi was the favorite to win and she did not … Continue reading JWOC Sprint: Maramarosi does not disappoint, and wins the gold
Unleashing your potential: 💪 The importance of Strength Training for runners
When it comes to enhancing running performance, most runners focus primarily on logging kilometers and improving cardiovascular fitness. However, an often overlooked aspect of training is strength training. Incorporating a well-designed strength training program into your routine can yield significant benefits, including improved running economy, increased power, injury prevention, and enhanced overall performance. In this … Continue reading Unleashing your potential: 💪 The importance of Strength Training for runners
Unleashing your potential: ❤️ Understanding VO2max for runners and strategies to improve it
For runners aiming to reach peak performance, understanding and improving VO2max is essential. VO2max, or maximal oxygen uptake, is a measure of your body's ability to utilize oxygen during intense exercise. It is a key determinant of aerobic capacity and plays a crucial role in determining your running endurance and overall fitness level. In this … Continue reading Unleashing your potential: ❤️ Understanding VO2max for runners and strategies to improve it
Olav Lundanes shares his tips!
If there is a runner who has amply demonstrated that he is capable of mastering the terrain of Østfold, that is without a doubt the king Olav Lundanes. In the last major competition held in this same area (WOC 2019), Olav won both individual races (long and middle distances), thus adding two more gold medals … Continue reading Olav Lundanes shares his tips!
Fosser picks his route choices
In the final stretch of the preparation for the World Cup, I wanted to collect the opinions of some of the greatest experts in Østfold terrain, so that we can obtain first-hand information that helps us to complement what was previously analyzed. But first, let's remember what legs it is about! LEG #1 LEG #2 … Continue reading Fosser picks his route choices
