
Ivarnational Orienteering Podcast
By Ivar Haugen


Swedish champs Middle and relay ++
There has been a lot of national champs this weekend, and we cover it all!
Swedish champs middle and relay, Norwegian champs sprint, Swiss champs sprint, British champs long and relay, Estonian champs middle and Czech cup sprint!
That means we can give you much good orienteering stuff to listen to also this time!
See timestamps below!
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03:23 Coaching Opportunities in Orienteering
09:06 Highlights from the Norwegian Sprint Championships
12:21 Norwegian Knockout Sprint Insights
18:16 Swedish Orienteering Championships Overview
21:22 Men's and Women's Finals at Swedish Champs
33:59 Swedish Relay Championships Overview
39:29 Reflections on the Swedish Relay League
49:16 Sprint Championships in Switzerland
51:44 British Long Distance Championships
58:16 Estonian National Championships
01:02:10 Czech Cup Highlights
01:05:37 Upcoming Selection Races for World Championships

10mila review with all the analyses!
10Milareview, with all the analyses from this years big relay in Finspång. What wasthe key moments, the surprises and dissapointments during the competiton?
All of this, and even more!See timestamps below!
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Chapters
02:16 The Swedish League Middle Distance Race
05:57 Performance Highlights and Key Runners
09:20 Terrain and Conditions for the Upcoming Events
10:56 Youth Relay and Its Importance
12:46 Men's Relay Overview
14:20 First Leg Dynamics
18:44 Second Leg Insights
21:32 Third Leg Challenges
23:50 Long Night Strategy and Execution
37:14 The Last Long Leg Dynamics
40:55 Team Selection and Performance Challenges
42:29 Impressive Performances and Team Strategies
44:25 Disqualifications and Mistakes
48:36 The Long Night Experience
49:41 Transition to Day Legs
53:00 The Final Legs and Team Strategies
57:15 Drama in the Final Stages
01:02:07 The Last Leg Showdown
01:05:55 Post-Race Reflections and Future Prospects
01:12:31 Performance Highlights and Surprises in Men's Relay
01:17:27 Women's Relay Dynamics and Key Performances
01:36:41 Reflections on Relay Format and Future Changes
01:42:49 Upcoming Events

Bonus: Sanna Fasth ran IFK Göteborg in to clear vitory at 10mila!
Sanna Fasth ran IFK Göteborg in to clear vitory at 10mila! And it was a double for IFK Göteborg!

Bonus: Simona Abersold increased the lead for IFK Göteborg at 5 leg!
Simona Abersold was running strong, and increased the lead for IFK Göteborg at 5 leg!

Bonus: Miri Thrane Ødum keep the lead on the 4 leg!
Miri Thrane Ødum is going stable at the 4 leg, and keep the lead for IFK Göteborg!

Bonus: Malin Agervig Kristiansson ran in the lead for the whole 3 leg!
Malin Agervig Kristiansson ran out in the lead, and kept the leading position the whole 3 leg!

Bonus: Eirik Langedal Breivik take home the victory in 10mila for NTNUI!
Eirik Langedal Breivik ran out together with 3 other runners, but he was taking a really good route choice to control number 4 and from then on he was alone in the lead. He then took home the victory for NTNUI!

Bonus: Axel Granqvist and OK Ravinen is in the lead after 9 legs!
Axel Granqvist gave OK Ravinen the lead after 9 legs, and then Gustav Bergman has some seconds back to the chasing teams out on the last leg!

Bonus: Oskar Hagström got a gap in the lead after 8 leg!
Oskar Hagström got some cramps during the leg, but his orienteering was good and brought OK Linné to the lead!

Bonus: Jussi Raasakka brings Helsingin Suunnistajat to the lead at 7 leg!
Jussi Raasakka is doing really good night orienteering witch brings Helsingin Suunnistajat to the lead at 7 leg!

Bonus: Kornelius Kriszat-Løvfald and OK Linné in the lead after 6 legs!
After 6 legs Kornelius Kriszat-Løvfald has brought OK Linné in to the lead!

Bonus: Thomas Landqvist took OK Kåre to the lead after 5 leg!
Thomas Landqvist was national team coach for Sweden last year, now he is coaching for Dala Sports Academy, but he is also a really good runner witch he showed during the 5 leg at 10mila!

Bonus: Valter Pettersson is in the lead after långa natten!
Valter Pettersson sprinted fast after "långa natten" and then he took OK Tisaren to the lead after the longest leg in 10mila!

Bonus: Sara Hagström took IFK Göteborg to the lead after 2 legs!
Sara Hagström is back competing in the forest, and she is doing her stuff good. Listen to what she says after taking IFK Göteborg to the lead after 2 legs in 10mila!

Bonus: Hanne Hilo first to the finish at 1. leg women!
Hanne Hilo first to the finish at 1. leg women after being in Australia during the winter!

Bonus: Linus Agervig Kristiansson in the lead after 3 legs!
Linus Agervig Kristiansson brings IFK Göteborg to the lead after 3 legs in 10mila. Listen to what he says about the leg and IFKs chances in the relay!

Bonus: Riccardo Rancan took Kalevan Rasti to the lead after 2 leg!
Riccardo Rancan took Kalevan Rasti to the lead after 2 leg at 10mila listen to what he had to say!

Bonus: David Baumberger first to finish at 1 leg on 10mila!
Hear David Baumberger after he finished first on the 1 leg on 10mila! Great run from the junior!

Bonus: 10Mila Preview mens relay!
You get the 10Mila Preview mens relay with all you need to know before the relay coming up in Finspång this weekend!
See timestamps below!
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46:18 Tisaren: Predicting Performance
47:27 TuMe A Stronger Team This Year?
49:35 Pan Kristianstad
51:36 Sävedalens
55:19 IFK Göteborg: Depth in Team
01:01:34 OK Ravinen : Potential for Podium
01:04:27 Göteborg-Majorna
01:10:51 KooVee: Experience vs. Performance
01:13:27 Malungs OK
01:16:22 Södertälje-Nykvarn
01:21:44 Halden
01:24:50 MS Parma
01:27:49 TP 's Relay Strengths and Challenges
01:30:48 Kalevan Rastis Team Composition
01:33:44 Tyrving's Team
01:37:03 Helsingin-S
01:49:55 NTNUI
01:55:53 IFK Götenborg
02:18:54 Evaluating Last Leg Performance
02:24:35 The Svensk Brothers: Strengths and Challenges
02:33:33 Predictions for the Relay Results
02:42:23 Final Predictions and Insights
02:45:44 Fun Segment: Dream Team of Mustaches

Bonus: 10Mila Preview womens relay!
You get the 10Mila Preview womens relay with all you need to know before the relay coming up in Finspång!
There is an other episode with preview of the mens relay coming....
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Weekly show with ASOM, FinnSpring, night champs and relay league in Sweden!
We give you much this week, first "weekly show" with ASOM, FinnSpring, night champs and relay league in Sweden! Here we can see how are in shape only one week before 10mila.
Then we will also give you 10mila preview episodes both for women and men. They will come in your podcast-platform soon!
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06:43 Belgium Sprint Weekend
22:54Finnspring Relay
26:45Swedish Night Championships
45:04Preview of Upcoming Events

JK & Stigtomta!
JK is some of the biggest races in the season in GB, and we cover it!
Of course we also "pick up" what was happening during Stigtomta - with both night and day legs - just 2 weeks before 10mila.
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Relay Weekend! Kevätyön viesti, Kolmårdskavlen, O-Stafetten!
There has been a real relay weekend with both Kevätyön viesti, Kolmårdskavlen and O-Stafetten!
In Czech Republic they had night champs and cup race and in Switzerland there was cup race!
All of this is covered in this episode with comments from the winners!
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Chapters
09:21 Middle Distance Kolmården
12:21 Kolmårdskavlen
18:18 Finnish Relay League
32:05 Czech Night Champs
41:11 Swiss Orienteering Cup
44:13 Future Competitions

Bonus: Simona Aebersold is telling about a body that is not responding as she wants!
In this bonus episode Simona Aebersold is telling about a tough time where her body hasn't been "playing along" when she has been training. The body has not responded as normal and now she is looking for answers.

A lot of races all around Europe!
Races with high quality in Norway, Sweden and Czech Republic, National champs in sprint in Germany and ultra long national champs in Denmark. All this are also giving some reflections before 10mila!
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Bonus: Natalia Gemperle about the change to Halden SK!
Natalia Gemperle is telling about why she changed to Halden SK.
Summary:
In this conversation, Natalia Gempela discusses her transition to the Halden club, her training plans leading up to major competitions like Tiomila and the World Championships, and her aspirations for medal achievements. She reflects on her experiences in orienteering and the importance of training in Scandinavian terrain.takeaways
- I decided I needed to find a new Scandinavian club.
- Winning the Jukola was an unforgettable memory.
- We are one of the strongest clubs now.
- I want to train a lot in Scandinavian terrain.
- Three medals from three disciplines is my goal at WOC

Norwegian Night Champs, Swedish Ultra Champs & Stafettliga #1, Swiss race and sprints in Italy!
A lot of racing this weekend, and we cover it all! Norwegian Night Champs, Swedish Ultra Champs & Stafettliga #1, Swiss national race and sprints in Italy gives us some answers early in the season!
Timestamps:
01:43 Highlights from the Norwegian Night Championships
20:04 Challenging Sprint Races in Norway
47:02 Swedish Ultra Long Championships Overview
01:00:43 Starting Order Controversies in Swiss Races
01:04:02 Sprint Competitions in Italy: Highlights and Performances
01:11:31 Upcoming Events and Future Competitions
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Bonus: How hot is Hott in 2025!?
Talk with the overall WC winner from 2004, relay gold medal winner at WOC 2005 individual WOC gold medal winner in 2006 - Holger Hott!
Summary
In this conversation, Holger Hott reflects on his extensive career in orienteering, discussing his training experiences, the importance of the journey in sports, and his future aspirations in coaching youth. He shares insights on the differences among top athletes and memorable anecdotes from his time in the sport.
takeaways
- I would have spent more time in the forest.
- The road is the actual goal.
- It's a great life.
- It took so long time.
- I don't have any ambitions working at the national team level.
- It's interesting to help them definitely.
- Jørgen Rostrup is definitely an interesting person.
- Bernt Bjørnsgaard hadn't got off his pants once.
- He Bjørnsgaard ran into the forest and then took off his pants.

Bonus: Olli-Markus Taivainen about his training week with 50 hours!
Summary
In this conversation, the speakers discuss the training volume and experiences of an elite athlete, reflecting on the challenges and successes in their athletic careers. They explore the differences in junior and senior success rates in athletics, particularly in Finland, and the impact of military service on training. The conversation concludes with expectations for upcoming competitions and the hope for medals from both Finnish and Estonian athletes.takeaways
- The speaker trained 50 hours in one week during peak performance.
- Training volume was around 1000 hours per year, including skiing.
- Reflections on training with a sibling highlight competitive dynamics.
- The Finnish athletic system is evolving beyond traditional coaching methods.
- Military service impacts athletes' training and development.
- There is a notable gap between junior and senior championship success.
- The speaker expresses hope for Finnish and Estonian athletes in upcoming competitions.
- Personal health issues were not caused by high training loads.
- The importance of structured support for athletes is emphasized.
- The conversation highlights the significance of training philosophy in sports.

Bonus: The "journeyman" Timo Sild about his travel in Norway after WOC 2019!
Summary:
In this conversation, Timo Sill shares his extensive journey through Norway, detailing his experiences and challenges faced during his travels and training. He reflects on the beauty of the Norwegian landscapes, the terrains he explored, and the impact of his journey on his physical condition. Timo also discusses his goals for the upcoming year, including the World Championships in Finland and major relays, emphasizing the importance of the journey in achieving success.

MOC, local races and interview with Kasper Fosser!
MOC in Italy, local races in Sweden and Norway, Danish champs night orienteering and interview with Kasper Fosser!
Looking at the MOC sprint races in Italy, some local races in Sweden and Norway with strong starting fields early in the season and the Danish champs in night orienteering.
We also have a long interview with Kasper Fosser (after 22 min). He tells about the road to WOC 2025 and witch runners he think will be his "worst" competitors for gold in Finland this summer.
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Nordic Races and interview with Martin Regborn!
The season is coming closer and there have been races in both Denmark, Sweden and Norway with good names at start this weekend. In Great Britain there
was national champs over middle distance. All this are covered in this episode, together with an interview with the World champion from last year -
Martin Regborn (after 36 min). Regborn has much interesting to tell both about training and prep before important races.
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Hallandspremiären, Lipica Open and talk with Yannick Michiels!
Hallandspremiären; Lipica Open and interview with Yannick Michiels are on the agenda in this episode! Really interesting to hear what the sprinter Yannick Michiels (after 28 min) are doing to keep on top even after over 10 years since he first was on a World Cup podium in sprint.
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Portugal O-Meeting & Sverigepremiären - Benjaminsen & The Czech junior team!
This weekend it has been Portugal O-Meeting & Sverigepremiären, both this racing weekends are covered.
We can also give you a good talk with Andrine Benjaminsen (after 38 min) and looking into the great success from the The Czech junior team. After app 65 min you can hear Lucie Dittrichova, Daniel Bolehovský and one of their coaches telling the road to top of the podium at JWOC.
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Chapters:
17:30 Portugal Orienteering Meeting Insights
24:27 Chasing Start and Overall Results
35:27 Guest Introduction: Andrine Benjaminsen
61:58 Czech Republic's Rising Stars in Orienteering
81:01 Upcoming Races

Aguiar da Beira O-Meeting, Costa Calida and talk with Ridefelt!
There has been a weekend with a lot of racing! Both Aguiar da Beira O-Meeting, Costa Calida, Antalya O-meeting and Provance O-meeting. We are summerazing them all, and also have a nice talk with Albin Ridefelt (after 39 min) that are showing great shape early in 2025.
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Chapters
03:18Mathias Kibbutz's Marathon Performance
12:13Antalya O-Meeting Highlights
15:09Provence O-meeting
18:24Costa Calida
21:23Aguiar da Beira O-Meeting
27:15Conclusion
39:02Albin Ridefelt
50:19Upcoming Orienteering Competitions

Bonus: The 2 winners of the middle at ABOM!
Talk with both Lucas Basset and Venla Harju after victory at the middle distance on Aguiar da Beira “O” Meeting 2025!

Bonus: Alexandra Hornik at ABOM!
Talk with Alexandra Hornik at Aguiar da Beira “O” Meeting 2025!

Bonus: Mika Kirmula at ABOM!
Talk with Mika Kirmula at Aguiar da Beira “O” Meeting 2025!

Bonus: Winners of ABOM long!
After the long distance at Aguiar da Beira “O” Meeting 2025 we got a talk with Simon Hector and Venla Harju!

Bonus: Riccardo Rancan from Aguiar da Beira!
Talk with the World Champ in knockout sprint, Riccardo Rancan, at Aguiar da Beira “O” Meeting 2025!

Bonus: Talking with 2 legends, Kvaal Østerbø and Dewett before ABOM!
On training camp with 2 legends. The legends are these days staying, training and prep before Aguiar da Beira “O” Meeting 2025. And the legends we are talking to are Øystein Kvaal Østerbø and Magnus Dewett. Theyhave a lot to share about both training in general, training camps and champs. Now preping for Aguiar da Beira “O” Meeting 2025!
Takeaways
• Training iscrucial in February for upcoming races.
• Injuries can lead to more injuries if not managed properly.
• Personal experiences with injuries can shape training decisions.
• Training camps provide valuable experiences and insights.
• Competing at the highest level remains a goal for many athletes.
• The importance of flexibility in training and competition plans.
• Learning from legendary figures can inspire current athletes.
• Setting realistic goals is essential for maintaining motivation.
• Enjoying the process of training and racing is important.
• Respect for coaches and their impact on athletes' careers is vital.
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Tereza Rauturier in front of ABOM 2025!
We have a nice talk with Tereza Rauturier in front of Aguiar da Beira “O” Meeting 2025!
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Name Change
03:26Season Goals and Training Plans
06:06Aiming for Medals and Team Dynamics

Maximus, talk with Krivda and preview Aguiar da Beira O Meeting!
Summary of Maximus o-meeting, a good talk with Tomas Krivda (after 45 min) and preview of Aguiar da Beira O Meeting!
Good runners met at Maximus and even more good runners will meet at Aguiar da Beira O Meeting!
Aguiar da Beira O Meeting is maybe the "highlight" of the winter season!
There is also a highlight to listen to Tomas Krivda and in top of all there are a lot of orienteering runners that have been competing in running races.
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Timestamps:
03:15Training Camps and Winter Preparation for Orienteers
06:02 Swiss National Broadcaster Secures World Champs Rights
09:21 Tiomila and Jukola Announcements
12:12 Elite Orienteers Competing in Running Races
16:05 Maximus O-Meeting: Long Distance Races
24:14 Maximus O-Meeting: Middle Distance Races
32:23 Maximus O-Meeting: Sprint Races
39:11 Chasing Start and Overall Results
43:22 Interview with Tomas Krivda
01:14:24 Upcoming Competitions and Key Athletes
01:17:45 Analyzing Women's and Men's Classes in ABOM
01:20:27 Predictions and Expectations for ABOM
01:23:31 Conclusion and Future Insights

News, WRE Valenciana and Hanna Lundberg!
Some news in the orienteering world, still silly season news, World Ranking Event in Spain and talk with Hanna Lundberg (after 30 min). Also looking forward to Maximus o-meeting then upcoming weekend!
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Tove Alexandersson, news, races in Southern Europe and silly season!
Some sad news, silly season, races in Southern Europe and talk with Tove Alexandersson (after 37 min)!
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News, silly season, Ferenc Jonas and Oceania Champs!
Interesting news, fast racing at 3 000 meter and on half marathon, silly season, talk with Ferenc Jonas (after 20 min) and Oceania Champs!
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Chapters
02:25 Insights from the Danish Training Camp
04:19 New Relay League in Norway
07:06 Performance Highlights from Recent Races
14:17 Australia's National Squad Selection
15:56 Transfers and Team Changes in Orienteering
20:05 Introduction to Ferenc Jónás
53:44 Oceania Championships Overview

Max Peter Bejmer and Big Silly Season News!
Nice and good talk with Max Peter Bejmer (after 10 min) together with Big News in Silly Season is the topics in this episode!
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There you can see the training camps in Portugal during the winter.
Timestaps:
03:16 World Games Athlete of the Year Nomination
06:11 Transfers and Team Dynamics in Orienteering
09:09 Training Camps and Athlete Interviews
09:41 Max Peter's 2024 Season Review
19:59 Training Philosophy and Goals for 2025
29:56 Advice for Young Athletes and Personal Journey
35:36 Max-Peter's Unique Journey
40:39 Upcoming Oceania Championship Insights

Madeira Orienteering Festival, silly season and Olli Ojanaho!
WRE events at Madeira, big transfers in silly season and talk with Olli Ojanaho (after 29 min) in this episode!
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Summarizing 2024 and talk with Simona Aebersold!
Looking back at the 2024 season - and a bit forward to 2025, good talk with Simona Aebersold! (after 45 min)
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In memory of Pascal Buchs (1997-2024)
In the last few days there have been races that we could talk about in this episode. But with the tragic news of the passing of Swiss National team runner Pascal Buchs last Friday it makes no sense to talk about orienteering in this episode.