We had two weeks of hard training sessions before Beitostoelen. Unfortunately I did not perform well after that in the first World Cup race of the season 2010, the individual start competition in free technique. I finished 19th, which was a bit disappointing to me as we expected to place closer to the top ten. That's why I started in the relay as well to figure out where the problem lies. I wanted to know if I was not in good enough shape or if was the conditions on the track that were difficult.
After the relay start this past Sunday, I knew it was mostly the conditions on the track. The first race was tough for me and I had problems to ski on this track. I guess my shape is ok and I'm ready for the Nordic Opening in Kuusamo. Kuusamo is one of my favourite places and if the track will be hard, I will be strong.
After Kuusamo, I plan to start in almost all races. I will be in Düsseldorf, in Davos and of course in Rogla. I hope I can show strong performances that add up to good results. Besides that my focus is also on the Olympics and I try to be in top shape for the Games as well. We will see how it is going in December and then we will decide on our plans for the races to come. My performance in December will determine if I will participate at the FIS Tour de Ski and what my preparation for the Olympics will look like.
I would also like to use the chance today to invite you all to Rogla. It is a beautiful place. I just hope that it will snow plenty in Central Europe and that we will not have too much wind during the competition days. In this way, Rogla will be perfect. I can only advice not to miss the Rogla events!
Enjoy the Cross-Country season & talk to you soon
Yours Petra
