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Mark Nixon
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UK club?
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Edinburgh University
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Foreign club?
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Stora Tuna IK, Sweden
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Age? Birthday?
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Age 20 Birthday 26 June 1984
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Where do you live?
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Edinburgh
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When did you start orienteering?
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1990 ish
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How much do you train each week?
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10 hours.
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How do you split the training between speed training and technique?
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Periodisation: 100% fitness in winter; more technique in racing season.
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Is there one tip that has particularly helped to improve your performance?
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"Concentrate on personal mastery" - Steve Sylvester (Sports Psychologist to GB Squad).
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What indulgences (if any) did you have to give up?
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-
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What do you do to relax?
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Listen to music.
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What areas do you like orienteering in most?
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Really technical areas.
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Have you won any races?
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Junior European Cup 2004- Classic and Relay Gold.
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How do you run so fast through terrain without falling over or twisting an ankle?
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Balance and body control; core stability.
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Was there any other sport you enjoyed when you were at school and had to give up to concentrate on orienteering?
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No.
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Did you do cross country when you were at school and, if so, were you any good at it?"
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Not enough, in retrospect.
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Which famous people have you met?
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Matt Le Tissier.
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What music do you listen to?
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Euro trance - yeah!
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