fredag 29 juli 2011
onsdag 15 juni 2011
It's a The Essentials Special Episode - The Essentials of the Jukola Traveler
As you should know this weekend is very special! It's the Jukola weekend. So, what should you remember to bring? We have been asking around and gathering some tips for this very special event.
So let's start with the big stuff:
Yes that's right, a big backpack is good to start with. You will need that to store your stuff in, or to carry your stuff from the car park to the camp site. Next, the tent, where you will live for the weekend, preferably with a good rain cover. After that it's the campingmattress and the sleeping bag. As the weather sometimes can be chilly at night, a slightly warmer sleeping bag is to be preferred. On top of that is the small camping chair just so one doesn't have to sit on the ground which can be moist.
Next, running gear, and naturally we'll present the night-O running gear:
It's all there, VJ-Bold shoes, Silva 6 Jet Spectra compass, Lupine Betty 7 for light, Emit for electronic punching, Garmin forerunner for timekeeping and GPS, vaseline for chafing, compeed for blisters, club dress and terminator knee shorts from noname, matching green duct tape for shoelaces, leukoplast for additional blister prevention, WoL knee socks, and squeezy for energy. Sounds like a lot? If you need anything at least you'll be sure to have it!
After the run one of the most important things, especially after a night leg in the rain, is the Jukola Sauna!! For this you will need the following:
Nothing special, just a towel to dry yourself with afterwards, 2€ for the Sauna and a preferably cold beer to bring with you into the sauna, because after running a tough leg in the middle of the night, you have earned it!!
Now we will take a look at some special stuff you just might want to bring with you if the weather forecast, as it does this year, indicates that it will rain like h*ll the whole weekend:
Here it is, the classic, an umbrella, next, rain boots, very good to have since it will get muddy when about 40000 people will trample the same field for two days. Gets muddy even without rain. And for maximum whimpiness but unbeatable comfort, rain clothes. And more importantly, PROPER rainclothes. What you see on the picture is no "breathable" BS cloths that let's air through but keeps the rain out. These will keep you bone dry while standing in a waterfall! Only way to get these wet is to run around too much and get sweaty!
On top of this you should bring a cap of some sort to warm your head during the night, and a pair of gloves. Some warm layers to have under your clothes to keep the brisk night air out and a lot to eat!
They serve hot food on site, and since every kind of fire making is strictly prohibited this year that is a good option to get something warm to eat. Also some additional dry clothes could be nice to have, like underwear And socks.
Before we forget, a small radio with which you can listen to the Jukola channel to have in the tent is also very traditional! And if you have been awake the whole night, take a nap before driving home and/or load up with a bagful of caffein for the drive home!
Just follow this easy guide and you will have a blast at Jukola!!
/JJ
The essentials of Anders Bäckström
What gear do the world’s best elite orienteers use? In this second, slightly humorous episode we asked Anders Bäckström aka Bäckis KUL aka Heja Sverige about his essentials.
1. O-Jacket
Very Green from Noname. This anorak style of jacket is very comfortable without the zipper that goes all the way down but instead with a large pocket in front for storing stuff like salted peanuts in.
2. O-Pant
Also very green and from Noname, in fact, a perfect match to the jacket. Althou good, they tend to wear out a bit too guickly in the crotch region. No more questions, we quickly changed subjects and went over to ask about Anders handheld equipment.
3. Glass
As large as possible, usually held in the right hand but as you can clearly see, Anders also masters it with the left hand like a real pro. He told us that this achievement took many years of hard practice to learn. We believe him!
4. Contents of above mentioned glass
Beer! No questions about it. Anders almost shouts out the answer. When we asked what beers he likes he just listed the most revolting liquids we could think of. Hoegarden, dunkel weissbeer (dark light beer?) and regular weissbeer. Today thou it was Tennents Ice Cold on the menu. Something we all could appreciate!
5. Surroundings
Three letters: Bar. Since we at the time of taking this picture were abroad, we could not make this interviev in Anders favourite surroundings, Oliver's Inn, but a bar is always a bar he tells us and smiles happily.
We suspect that Anders might have been setting us up for a bit of a joke here because we doubt he can hold that glass steady in the forest, and there are no checkpoints to find in a bar. So we might just see more of Anders during this series of essentials to have a real glimpse of what he actually brings with him in the forest.
/JJ
1. O-Jacket
Very Green from Noname. This anorak style of jacket is very comfortable without the zipper that goes all the way down but instead with a large pocket in front for storing stuff like salted peanuts in.
2. O-Pant
Also very green and from Noname, in fact, a perfect match to the jacket. Althou good, they tend to wear out a bit too guickly in the crotch region. No more questions, we quickly changed subjects and went over to ask about Anders handheld equipment.
3. Glass
As large as possible, usually held in the right hand but as you can clearly see, Anders also masters it with the left hand like a real pro. He told us that this achievement took many years of hard practice to learn. We believe him!
4. Contents of above mentioned glass
Beer! No questions about it. Anders almost shouts out the answer. When we asked what beers he likes he just listed the most revolting liquids we could think of. Hoegarden, dunkel weissbeer (dark light beer?) and regular weissbeer. Today thou it was Tennents Ice Cold on the menu. Something we all could appreciate!
5. Surroundings
Three letters: Bar. Since we at the time of taking this picture were abroad, we could not make this interviev in Anders favourite surroundings, Oliver's Inn, but a bar is always a bar he tells us and smiles happily.
We suspect that Anders might have been setting us up for a bit of a joke here because we doubt he can hold that glass steady in the forest, and there are no checkpoints to find in a bar. So we might just see more of Anders during this series of essentials to have a real glimpse of what he actually brings with him in the forest.
/JJ
The essentials of Christian Granholm
Vi har alla följt med de toppinstressanta artiklarna the essentials på sistone på ultimate orientering:
http://www.ultimate-orienteering.com/?p=4252
http://www.ultimate-orienteering.com/?p=4332
Så här presenterar vi stolt vår egen serie också!
What gear do the world’s best elite orienteers use? In this first edition we asked Christian Granholm AKA The black runner AKA 4 time Winner of H/D about his essentials.
1. O-shirt
Black Octane From WOL. The most comfortable I have and my favorite when I race. I like the colour black, its cool loking and give me the possibility to be discrete in the forrest.
2. Short O-Pant
Classic Black from WOL. Own cutted of the long pant model, very breathable. The zipped pocket at the back is useful to bring some extra stuff as well. Length of the pant i like to keep in the grayzone for best breathability.
3. O-socks
Red/blue O-socks from WOL. It enables a better oxygenation of the muscle fiber and with it I am not anymore suffering of cramps at the end of the races as I had earlier in my career.
4. Shoes
Old model of Jalas Champion. 269 gr in my size. I think it is a great compromise between lightness and strength, best shoe ever made. I find it hard to find this model anymore and this is my last pair, so im saving them for Scotland.
5. Control Description holder
From Keltamäki. I have used quite many different models, but that’s the one I am always using now. The base is rigid and the sweet never go in. As it is one of the last things I am looking before my start, I have written inside this quote from Lance Armstrong – ““I'm sorry for you, I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles.”
6. Compass
Silva 5 Jet , This is the one I like best, the needle is stable and fast. Im still one of the old fashioned runners using the plate compass.
7. Punching device
Emit v2, number 15894 colour green. I dont like the model with display, it takes away the focus.
8. Tape
Målartejp or jesustejp. I always use this tape to tie my shoelaces.
//beckis
http://www.ultimate-orienteering.com/?p=4252
http://www.ultimate-orienteering.com/?p=4332
Så här presenterar vi stolt vår egen serie också!
What gear do the world’s best elite orienteers use? In this first edition we asked Christian Granholm AKA The black runner AKA 4 time Winner of H/D about his essentials.
Black Octane From WOL. The most comfortable I have and my favorite when I race. I like the colour black, its cool loking and give me the possibility to be discrete in the forrest.
2. Short O-Pant
Classic Black from WOL. Own cutted of the long pant model, very breathable. The zipped pocket at the back is useful to bring some extra stuff as well. Length of the pant i like to keep in the grayzone for best breathability.
3. O-socks
Red/blue O-socks from WOL. It enables a better oxygenation of the muscle fiber and with it I am not anymore suffering of cramps at the end of the races as I had earlier in my career.
4. Shoes
Old model of Jalas Champion. 269 gr in my size. I think it is a great compromise between lightness and strength, best shoe ever made. I find it hard to find this model anymore and this is my last pair, so im saving them for Scotland.
5. Control Description holder
From Keltamäki. I have used quite many different models, but that’s the one I am always using now. The base is rigid and the sweet never go in. As it is one of the last things I am looking before my start, I have written inside this quote from Lance Armstrong – ““I'm sorry for you, I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles.”
6. Compass
Silva 5 Jet , This is the one I like best, the needle is stable and fast. Im still one of the old fashioned runners using the plate compass.
7. Punching device
Emit v2, number 15894 colour green. I dont like the model with display, it takes away the focus.
8. Tape
Målartejp or jesustejp. I always use this tape to tie my shoelaces.
//beckis
söndag 12 juni 2011
lördag 11 juni 2011
Viktigaste uttagningstävlingen inför Jukola går imorgon. Det är Lakeuden Viesti som är på gång. Lägligt att vakna med krasslig hals idag... Hela dagen har det hållit i sej dessutom... Får se vad som händer imorgon, vaknar jag med halsen i skick blir det löpning, annars blir det en till soffdag. Huga mej för det...
Och varmt är det också, värmeböljan fortsätter, där runt 30 grader... FEL vecka att åka utomlands om man gillar sol och värme. Läste jag inte dessutom idag att någon liten by uppe i svenska Lappland var varmaste stället i Europa igår?! Kul!
Bara vi skulle få Jukola överstökat så man kan köra en liten träningsperiod för att klämma fram lite prestanda till Oban!
/JJ
torsdag 9 juni 2011
Sol 26 grader, svett å tårar
Platsen var Vägvik hamn där DM-Stafetten skulle avgöras, Solf IK testade en ny variant och jämnade ut 3st lag. resultatet blev ju sen som de blev därefter.
Men undertecknad såg detta som en "PURE" chans att få "springa utan press" och visa "It can`t be any simpler: the farewell is going to be on the Oban"
Kände mig pigg å fräsch ända tills 6e kontrollen på min gaffling, men sen tog värmen i påriktigt. Har tidigare detta år utsatt mig för träning i s.k Sahara orientering.
Trots detta så vill ja int klaga på kartan, men vissa höjder, stenar osv. borde ha varit där dom skulle.
Ridån har nu fallit!
"I figure the faster I run, the faster I can retire"
// 4time winner of H/D
Men undertecknad såg detta som en "PURE" chans att få "springa utan press" och visa "It can`t be any simpler: the farewell is going to be on the Oban"
Kände mig pigg å fräsch ända tills 6e kontrollen på min gaffling, men sen tog värmen i påriktigt. Har tidigare detta år utsatt mig för träning i s.k Sahara orientering.
Trots detta så vill ja int klaga på kartan, men vissa höjder, stenar osv. borde ha varit där dom skulle.
Ridån har nu fallit!
"I figure the faster I run, the faster I can retire"
// 4time winner of H/D
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