A while ago the SA National team for WOC was contacted by the Norwegian Orienteering Press. They were on a mission to find out what everyone else was doing in preparation for WOC.
We were asked to answer a list of questions. The Irish team blog shows that they did a great job and duly thought long and hard before putting their fingers to the keyboard and issuing a well considered response.
I have seen too many questionnaires in my time, so as the 'less-capped' South African team member, Jeremy Green was asked to answer it. Being South African, he decided to do away with the political correctness and answer with full honesty. No responses from the Norwegian journalist (Bernt O. Myrvold) as yet...
How do the team prepare for the detailed and hilly Norwegian terrain?
Lots of hill work - Westcliff stairs - 3 minutes of stairs - improve on speed for when I can run - lots of core stability work (pilates).
Are there any specific preparations for running in the soft marshes?
Not yet - but I suppose I should think of something.
Has there been or will there be any training camps in Norwegian terrain before the event?
No
How large team are you planning to send?
2
How far before the WOC does the team plan to arrive in Trondheim?
Tuesday 3rd lunchtime
Do you expect any specific problems with food, culture etc.?
Nope
Do your federation covers the expenses for the runners, or do they have to do it themselves?
Entry clothing and some accommodation only. Flights, food and balance of accommodation covered by ourselves.
Do you have any specific goals for the results?
Not to make any big mistakes and thereby not to come last. (not sure I should say that in an interview)
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well it seems my reply, which was meant to form the foundation for a considered response was left as is, although, nobody actually checked my reply to see that the journalists address had been removed, and this was just to the South Africans. So for now at least, it is only available to those reading this blog.
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