FasterSkier · September 30, 2003
Last years World Champion in the continuous Pursuit/Skiathlon (10K classic + 10K skate), Sweden’s Per Elofsson experienced many problems both during last season and in the previous one.
He skied many “below expectation†races last year despite the World Championship victory and the 2002 Olympics were very disappointing.
“My training this summer was a little “up and down†and I’m not quite back in top shapeâ€
He has also made some changes in his training routines. He used to work out five days in a row and then rest for two days
“I feel that it’s motivating and exciting to break away from the old program and start with a new one. You always have to be willing to update and make changes in order to improve.â€
Elofsson has not made many changes besides going away from the two in a row rest days…
“No big changes — I have as usual done quite a bit of rollerskiing and running.â€
Elofsson did no participate in last month Ramsau on-snow camp, but will be a part of the upcoming camp.
“I discussed my situation with the coaches and we concluded that I needed all possible recovery after each workout and therefore decided to stay at sea-level for one more period. I now feel ready for Le Diableretes and have planned to participate in that camp.â€
He says to Skidsport.com that he is planning on being in his best shape after the new year.
