There are only 22 days left until the first round of the World Cup in Østfold (Norway) kicks off, and only now the snow has melted after a long, and cold winter. As an aid in the theoretical preparation, I will publish a series of relevant legs on the old maps of the competition areas, … Continue reading Route to World Cup #1 (with analysis)
Tag: Performance
The “ACE” system for Orienteering
In my time as a professional coach, I have been able to notice how a large number of orienteers (even at a high international level) have not internalized a structured system or method on how to do orienteering. Experience tells us that many of these athletes simply do orienteering "by feelings" without going through a … Continue reading The “ACE” system for Orienteering
O-Duel training for the highest intensity
As the start of the season approaches, and the conditions in the forest gradually improve (although this winter does not seem ready to go away easily), it is a good time to start focusing on high-intensity technical training, so that the runner recovers and improves all his psychic-technical routines in situations close to the competition … Continue reading O-Duel training for the highest intensity
Creating an anticipated mental image
Creating an anticipated mental image of the zone of control is often a good method for achieving a precise and fluid attack on the flag. However, we must be sure that we correctly understand the topological structure of the area, which can sometimes be quite complex. In the example, a control where many runners made … Continue reading Creating an anticipated mental image
The learning phases
Mistakes are part of the learning process, and the appropriate approach to them with a positive attitude helps us to improve desirable behaviors until they become automatic. When, for example, we make frequent directional errors in the use of our compass, two options open up: 1) Negative thoughts that do not help us improve; or … Continue reading The learning phases
How to react against a mistake?
Making a mistake is always a difficult and stressful situation, especially when we are in a very decisive phase of the race (for example, last leg of Tiomila, leading by 30", pre-last control,... and you find the control but... It's not yours!) There are different ways to react to this situation, and both attitudes and … Continue reading How to react against a mistake?
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