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Old February 20th 10, 05:20 PM posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Perhaps Terje knows more, but the report on fasterskier about Marit
Bjoergen states that her success at the Olys and in general this
season stems from the decision to go back to a standard training
approach this past off season, i.e., lots of distance (volume) and less
intensity. No more of a Helgerud style interval block-centered regime.
In addition, the decision to lay off the Tour de Ski and the post-Tour
events is playing a big role too. OTOH, notwithstanding Kowalczyk's
criticism of the Olympic course for lacking a big climb, I have to
wonder if her focus on winning the World Cup, and thus a lack of a
serious rest break at any point, is coming home to roost.

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Old February 20th 10, 06:51 PM posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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wrote:
Perhaps Terje knows more, but the report on fasterskier about Marit
Bjoergen states that her success at the Olys and in general this
season stems from the decision to go back to a standard training


I'd rather say it is due to her decision to go back to what has worked
for her in the past.

approach this past off season, i.e., lots of distance (volume) and less
intensity. No more of a Helgerud style interval block-centered regime.
In addition, the decision to lay off the Tour de Ski and the post-Tour
events is playing a big role too. OTOH, notwithstanding Kowalczyk's
criticism of the Olympic course for lacking a big climb, I have to


The two largest climbs on yesterday's course were hard enough that
Kowalczyk had big problems following both Marit and Kristin. During the
last short climb she had problems with Kristin's tempo, looked very
stiff, but still managed to come back to deliver a good long stretch for
the finish line.

Here in Norway we're feeling very sorry for Kristin who did her best
sprint ever, and was announced on the stadium board as the winner of the
photo finish for Bronze.

She has 3 previous 4th place results from the Olympics, so she was
deliriously happy to finally get a medal.

However, that was a big mistake by the organizers, in reality she was
about 5-10 cm behind, and the board got updated 75 seconds later.

wonder if her focus on winning the World Cup, and thus a lack of a
serious rest break at any point, is coming home to roost.


Kowalczyk did make one very serious mistake: She started skating 20-30
meter before the red cut-off line for the end of the classic course,
which means that she can be disqualified, particularly since the rules
about when to start skating had been emphasized on the coaches meeting.

Terje

PS. Here's my tip for tonight: Petter Northug, in front of Dario.
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Old February 20th 10, 11:29 PM posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Terje Mathisen wrote:

PS. Here's my tip for tonight: Petter Northug, in front of Dario.


Oops!!!

I've just watched a perfectly executed tactical race by the Swedes, bravo!

Petter seemed a little more tired than usual, but kept up until the last
km when he got a broken pole at the worst possible moment:

He did get a new one, but lost some seconds and much worse, his rhythm
and never recovered. :-(

Terje

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Old February 21st 10, 02:00 AM posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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On Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:51:37 +0100
Terje Mathisen "terje.mathisen at tmsw.no" wrote:

Kowalczyk did make one very serious mistake: She started skating
20-30 meter before the red cut-off line for the end of the classic
course, which means that she can be disqualified, particularly since
the rules about when to start skating had been emphasized on the
coaches meeting.


From fasterskier.com:

"Skari is in Whistler as a member of the race jury. That body is
currently involved in a minor controversy stemming from yesterday’s
women’s pursuit, when Norway accused Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) of skating
too early in the transition. The case affects the Norwegians because
Kowalczyk edged Kristin Stormer Steira (NOR) in a photo finish.

Norway didn’t lodge a protest, but Skari said that the jury already
examined the incident and ruled that Kowalczyk didn’t do anything wrong.

“What [Norway] can do now is make an appeal, and they are welcome to do
that,” she said.

The Norwegian television station NRK reported this morning that its
country’s team will make its decision on an appeal after today’s men’s
pursuit."
 




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