FasterSkier · July 17, 2005
Source: Langrenn.com — Translated by Torbjorn Karlsen
Many consider Lars Berger the Worlds fastest biathlon skier. He placed 4th in the 15-kilometer freestyle race at Worlds in Oberstdorf despite a crash that cost him a medal. He was also a part of the Norwegian 4 x 10-k gold medal team. He is now aiming for some of the cross country races at the Olympics in Torino this winter.
– The biathlon mass-start is the day before the 50-kilometer race. I will skip the biathlon mass-start if I qualify for the fifty, says Berger.
– I also believe that the biathlon pursuit is the day before the 4 x 10-kilomter cross country relay, which again is the day before the biathlon relay, explains Berger.
He is not sure what he will prioritize in this case if he has to choose.
– I haven’t thought a lot about this yet. They are all great events. I have many alternatives, and if skiing poorly in one event, it will give me more time to prioritize something else, he explains.
He is increasing his training volume a little toward next season. He is also changing his focus in some areas.
– I’m doing more strength. I’m also spending more time practicing shooting. I want to shoot better. I need to start now if that is going to happen, laughs Berger
