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– 2012 is already in my head – then the World Champs are held in Switzerland. I’m dreaming of winning WOC Gold in all 4 disciplines in my career, Daniel Hubmann explains in this interview. Hubmann had seven WOC and EOC silver medals before he took his Gold medal over the long distance in Olomouc in 2008 – now he has only 3 disciplines to go. Below Hubmann is presented for the nomination “The Orienteering Achievement of 2008″ through an interview made by World of O and Ultimate Orienteering.
About: Two of the major sources for international orienteering news on the Internet – World of O and Ultimate Orienteering – are organizing a poll to name “The Orienteering Achievement of 2008″ and “The Ultimate Junior Orienteer of 2008″. The winner in each category is decided in a vote amongst all the readers of World of O and Ultimate Orienteering after all nominees have been presented. Starting November 12th we present all nominees on a day-by-day basis. The poll is sponsored by Trimtex. Voting will be possible after all nominees have been presented from the voting page. See also all nominees in the initial press release.
Interview with Daniel Hubmann
Give a short presentation of yourself.
I’m 25 years old, started orienteering 13 years ago. Since beginning 2007 professional orienteer, before working as a carpenter (part time). Since my JWOC gold in 2002 it was my main goal to be a real world champion. After several silver medals (7 WOC & EOC) I finally managed to win a gold medal this year. [Editors remark: Take a look at Hubmann’s summary of the 2008 season – an interesting read. Includes Hubmann’s conclusion about developing from a Top-or-Flop runner to a runner with top results].
What was the highlight of the 2008 season for you?
Gold medal at WOC Long distance
I’m still very hungry to win more medals and titles
What is your thought about being nominated for the orienteering achievement of 2008?
It’s an honor for me and it is a confirmation for a really great season.
What are your main goals for the future?
I think I still can improve myself, physically and technically. And I’m still very hungry to win more medals and titles. 2012 is already in my head – then the World Champs are held in Switzerland. I’m dreaming of winning WOC gold in all 4 disciplines in my career.
Where is your favourite place to orienteer – where you would advice our readers to travel?
There are a lot of nice orienteering-places all over this world. I guess in Switzerland the Jura-area (Jura Mountains) is one of the most challenging and beautiful place to orienteer.
Can you describe your toughest training week in 2008 (day-by-day)? Did that have any specific impact for your great achievements in 2008?
One of my toughest weeks was right after Tiomila:
- Mo. Morning: Orienteering 60′. Afternoon: Orienteering 82′
- Tu. Morning: Orienteering 65′. Afternoon: Orienteering 100′
- We. Morning: Orienteering 81′. Afternoon: Orienteering 44′
- Th. Morning: Running 58′. Afternoon: Running 55′
- Fr. Morning: Running 65′. Afternoon: Running 60′
- Sa. Morning: Running 68′. Afternoon: Bike 120′
- Su. Morning: Running 62′. Afternoon: Bike 90′
I guess in Switzerland the Jura-area (Jura Mountains) is one of the most challenging and beautiful place to orienteer
Are you a professional orienteer? How many percent is your work/study that you do besides orienteering compared to a full position – and how many hours do you train each year?
Yes, I’m professional. Training during last 12 months: Total 624 hours (495 hours = running)
In your training: Do you put priority on running in the forest or on the road/track? What is your PB in 3000m/5000m?
I do both. But about 80% of my training is running on paths. 5000m =14:44.
