Athlete Profile

Q: What would you say is the most overlooked element of orienteering training and why?
A: Mental preparation and map visualization are often overlooked. I think practicing quick decision-making and visualizing routes before moving is important.
Q: If you had one tip for young orienteers what would it be?
A: Start slow and focus on accuracy rather than speed. It’s tempting to run fast, but mistakes cost more time than moving steadily and making good decisions.
Q: What is one thing you really want to work on in 2026?
A: Improving route choice decisions so I need to do more map studies and reviewing races and practices afterwards.
Q: Describe your overall approach to training for orienteering?
A: It is mostly physical training like, running intervals, endurance runs, and strength work, but whenever possible I try to do technical training where I work on route choices and do compass exercises.
Q: What aspect of orienteering keep you interested and motivated to stay involved, train, and compete?
A: The combination of physical challenge and making decisions on the go. Every course is different so there are always new challenges. Plus, hanging out with friends after the race.
Q: Describe your ideal orienteering terrain?
A: Open pine forest with good visibility, minimal undergrowth, and detailed contour features, but not too detailed! I enjoy areas where navigation is technical but not slowed down by dense vegetation—fast running combined with challenging map reading is my favourite.