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Photo: (c) Touho HäkkinenYesterday it happened. Precisely at two o'clock on a skiing trail towards Ampujien maja. I noticed that I was running at 4½min/km pace, even though I had once again promised...
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The night-o series Kurko-Cup ended last week in snowy conditions and the hectic autumn is ending in any case. At the very moment (6.30 AM...) I am sitting at the office and starting the last workday...
View ArticleStart of the Training Camp in Israel
Our second day in Israel is now finishing. We have had pretty perfect weather, as you can see in the photo above, check out more photos from the race) . Yeah, we participated in a local competition of...
View ArticleIsrael part 2: o-maps added
Yesterday evening we had an o-technical meeting here in Shimshit. For me, it was a little surprise how skillful the young guys here are and it is now obvious that thinking in orienteering is processed...
View ArticleIsrael - Unlimited Edition
Photos by: Bar ZrihenPrologue: During this autumn I've been facing a new situation every now and then - I should be able to deal with many important when it comes to my work, sports and studies, but...
View ArticleNot Quiet on the Training Front
Photos: Touho Häkkinen, TeräAs you can see, I have started my Pilates-career! Well, Pilates might not fit into my tight schedule yet, but AI-stretching already does. I even got a manual about this...
View ArticlePrior to the EOC
The coolness and peacefulness of the hotel room feels odd and new. At the same time it feels I am missing something and that I "have it all". Pretty nice feeling! Training-camp with my high-school...
View ArticleFinnSpring 2014: Good speed, but no results ;-)
FinnSpring is history and I did two good performances in this year's races. Pity that I didn't get any results...In Saturday's shortened long distance my EMIT didn't register punching in the 2nd last...
View ArticleSome Success in World Cup before Jukola!
Photo: WorldofO (Kocbach)In last weekend's World Cup in Kongsberg I reached 2nd place only five seconds from victory. My performance felt as good middle does always - easy feeling all the time and time...
View ArticleProbably the end of the season
First I broke my back, then the ankles and finally my head. Long rehabilitation coming up.
View ArticleFrom a club to another - why?
"Why do we competitive athletes tend to change our clubs from time to time? What makes us break the old and start something new? One can easily find several explanations, or dozen and maybe even...
View ArticleFilling THE application 20 yrs ago
Cheers from Spain!I have been seeking for snowless conditions with beautiful scenery and found them here in Barbate. If I count right, for the fifth time. This trip is partly work, partly training and...
View ArticleNew e-mail address and Pasi Ikonen O-camp 2017 in Pikku-Syöte
Hi from Vihanti! My new e-mail -address is paisikonen@gmail.com. Old hotmail -address just "passed away". Furthermore, if you are attracted to Northern Finland training and competing, please view some...
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