Pursuit Victory For Gjermundshaug: Happy Championship Queen

-I couldn’t believe it when I was able to drop Marit. First I thought that she must have fallen, but then decided that I had to trust myself and race hard, says Gjermundshaug Pedersen

She had planned to race all four races at Nationals, but decided after winning gold in the 10-k skate on Thursday to skip yesterday’s sprint.

– That wasn’t a good course for me (too flat) and it was a little tactical to save my energy for today’s pursuit. I’m still getting in a nice intensity block with three races in four days.

Worlds start in a little more than two weeks, but she is not sure how many races she will race yet.

– There are many races, but I’m mentally prepared for that. It will be decided right before Worlds. Five races look ideal at this point. I want to race the 30-kilometer classic. The 10-kilometer and the classic sprint are my weakest events, but I want to race the 10-kilometer skate race if I’m feeling good, says Gjermundshaug.

She is leaving for Seiser Alm along with the rest of the team on Tuesday.

– I could just as well have stayed at home. I have never felt a positive effect from altitude training. I’m scared of getting sick, but the team it’s a closed environment and it’s easier to get sick at home

The goal is to win gold at Worlds.

– It doesn’t matter if it’s in a relay or individual. But it would be great to win individual, says Gjermundshaug with a smile.

She is racing Sunday’s relay with her twin daughters Ida and Eli.

– They have said that we are racing for a top ten, and I’m diplomatic and support that goal.

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