Natalia Zernova: “The summer season had a good emotional background”

Category: Russia

Ski roller season had ended. September for roller-skiers was saturated with competitions. About “the gold” women’s relay race performance at the World Championship told World Champion 2009 and winner of the general result of the Ski Tour, Natalia Zernova.

What was the plane for the race?

We had discussed about the tactics before the start. It was clear that we had to run away, because a lot of teams set only sprinters at the 3^rd lap and to compete with them close to finish is very difficult. Elena Rodina said: “The first circle I will see the state of affairs. The circle was flat and she couldn’t understand where was possible to take the lead. But she chose a moment and toke the lead and we gained an advantage. I had a 2^nd lap, where compete the strongest athletes from Nationals Ski Teams, Italy, and Ukraine. I didn’t look around from the start. Maybe I didn’t use my energy sparingly and second circle I ran difficult. Elena Vedeneeva ran the third circle in her style and sprinters couldn’t catch up with her. So, we won the “gold”.

At the World Cup Russian Roller-Ski Team of was dressed in new CRAFT’s suits.

Yes, the form was brought to Italy and we liked it very much! Very comfortable and for ski-rollers it is the best form! It’s a pity that the summer had ended and we should wait next season for this beauty.

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