Cross-country skiing | Hugo Lapalus talks to Nordic Magazine as winter approaches
Currently on a training camp with the French cross-country skiing team in Bessans (Savoie), Hugo Lapalus spoke to Nordic Magazine. With only a few weeks left before the World Cup season begins, Lapalus is fine-tuning his final preparations in Bessans, a key venue for the French team.
Lapalus, who finished third last winter over the distance, shared his thoughts on his preparation and goals for the Olympic winter.
"Frankly, everything went well. I’ve been able to do what I wanted without injury, and that’s the most important thing. We’ve had a series of really good training sessions over the summer."
He emphasized the importance of resuming snow training: "Being back on the snow does us a lot of good, so the idea is to finish off this preparation properly before taking the plunge."
Lapalus described his current condition and the team's progress:
- "I’m feeling good and can’t wait for the season to start."
- "We arrived on Saturday and it’s really important to get back on the skis before setting off for the first races."
- "Now we’ve had a dozen days of good on-snow training, which is perfect for getting back into the swing of things."
- "We see everyone again, the staff and the technicians, and we can do some really good work."
He concluded by stating his focus on consistency without added pressure: "I’m trying to keep in line with what we’ve been doing for the last four or five years, without putting any extra pressure on myself. I do what I know how to do, using the same method."
Author's summary: Hugo Lapalus is confidently preparing for the upcoming season, focusing on steady training and maintaining a balanced approach without added pressure.