Orienteer Pod

Bracass energy only. Isn't that kind of the whole point of Orienteer Pod? Not too serious, not too credible — but maybe a few laughs. Episode 53 delivers exactly that.Magnus visits Ralph and questions his domestic habits. There's banana eating, broken French arms, and broken Kiwi ankles, as Tim finds out the hard way that recovering from one injury just means that you are closer to the next one.We chat about the French Bracass Jukola team, debate whether to save more Jukola talk for a proper pre-race show, and send out some long-overdue apologies. Meanwhile, Miloš Nykodým once again finds himself in a standoff with a stick.Plus: receding hairlines, tricky dilemmas, weird things to find while orienteering — and much more.

Magnus checks in after a busy few weeks—having taken part in the Danish Sprint Champs, moved to Bøler, and now turning his focus to the upcoming WOC selection races in Norway. Tim has run a race, and together they unpack the recent Swedish selection races, which took place in Finland and left us with more questions than answers.There's a first look at Jukola rumours, an apology to Denseln for overlooking their impressive 2011 result. We also ask the big terrain question: is Denmark home to the flattest forest orienteering map on Earth? And if not, where is? With half-metre contours now being counted, the competition is tight.All that, plus national sprint relays in Denmark and Norway, and early takes on what's shaping up to be an exciting summer season.

In Episode 51, we celebrate Episode 50 being the shortest ever and dive into the madness of 10mila. From bizarre sleep strategies (Ralph's got audio evidence) to Magnus breaking the rules by picking 11 women's teams.We moan about the format, share results, make bold predictions, and debate who would win in a head-to-head: Ralph, Tim, or Magnus. On a serious note we have a bit of insight into life at the top with short clips from Matthias Kyburz and Mats Eidsmo, and on the lighter side a furry has been sighted at a race and the brainrot is back.

In the inevitable chaos of 10mila week the boys have managed to find a few spare minutes to record a genuinely short episode. A genuinely short episode where the boys look ahead to 10mila 2025. Top 10 predictions are back so tune in to see what we think will happen. Small disclaimer, if last year is anything to go by then the predictions will be wrong, but Ralph's will be most wrong.

It's Easter, and Magnus is toeing the injury line – or is that just an excuse after getting smoked by Emil Wingstedt? This week we drop more names than egg baskets, investigate Koovee's cabin chaos, and ask the big question: Would you rather race in full-size jeans or just your underwear? The Swedes have a new podcast, Farum-Tisvilde steals a win, and fast orienteering is back on the menu. Plus: Tim's house tour, Eskil's gym stats, and the round up of results from a hectic period of global orienteering.

From the serious to the ridiculous; this episode covers advice on how important getting enough energy is, how you can balance technical vs physical training, and which dinosaur might be the best at the Danish Ultralong ChampionshipsRalph has been orienteering whilst battling a malevolent conspiracy from NTNUI. Tim's tulips are in trouble. Magnus manages to get his time zones confused againWho is the next victim of the Orienteer Pod Curse? What do you like on your Pizza? Who has won some of the recent races? Answers to these questions and much more on this episode

Maxime Rauturier is in the house! Confused about the cover photo? You'd better tune in and listen! As we get to know Maxime, Magnus once again struggles with being humble while sharing insights on his latest win and bench PB. Tim and Ralph are getting dangerously close to the first injury of the year and we've got dilemmas for you. And also worth mentioning – listeners checking in from hospital beds, Ralph getting English lessons, and a breakdown of more lightning-fast orienteering races.

On this episode of Orienteer Pod: Magnus gets confused by English "wtf is a kick scooter", Ralph claims he is super strong "I can do 62.5 kg", and Tim tells us what he does for fun "I deal with saunas I inherit".We also dig into orienteering rivalries from national team feuds to club showdowns. We share some weird race prizes, explore the science of "The 90" and try to uncover its original inventor. Plus, we brainstorm listener nicknames, checking the O Pod mailbox, and we have a very interesting chat with Tomáš Křivda for you!

In this chaotic episode, we break down the ABOM aftermath — and Ralph's stomach. We dive into the controversy of orienteer's feet pics, while Tim covers from surgery. Is logging 5-minute strength sessions as training valid? We debate.Plus, who's most likely to pick up a new injury? Is Magnus' orienteering career crumbling after back-to-back losses to people older than Ralph? And, finally, the Orienteer Pod dilemma returns, along with some wild entries from the mailbox.

Bruno Nazário joins us to talk all things Portuguese orienteering! As the national team coach and a key event organizer, Bruno gives us the inside scoop on ABOM 2025— who will we see on the start line, what to expect from the races and how to follow from afar? We also look ahead to the European Champs 2028 in the same area, plus some wild stories from past events (including wildfires). And why is mushroom picking causing chaos?Meanwhile, Ralph is back from Portugal with a very sore stomach—food poisoning or just weak? Magnus clocks a faster track time than Tim.And in the O Pod Mailbox:

Kris Jones joins us to break down the world of mountain running, sky running, ultras, trails, track, road—you name it. But what's actually the difference? We dive into his orienteering career, from World Unis gold tothree 4th places at WOC 2016, and why he hasn't fully returned (aside from night orienteering).Plus, we get the inside scoop on life as a Hoka athlete and some insights intoInside the Training Diary Of. We also talk Attackpoint fame, biomechanics, and how he somehow works at St. Andrews but has never played golf.Meanwhile, Magnus has been in Sweden, Tim is trying to run fast, and Ralph is setting PBs while his 5x10 obsession reaches new heights.

This episode we dig into explosive drama from the orienteering world with a scandal shaking up Oceania and an investigation making waves at JWOC. From the O Pod mailbox, we answer your questions about cross training. What's the best way to stay fit when you're injured? And how does it compare to regular training? Training wise Magnus seems to be mending himself but is Tim surviving Swedish skiing and is Ralph rehabbing right? Tune in for the drama, laughs, and some practical advice for navigating injuries and scandals alike.

This week, we dive into the fascinating world of running shoes with special guest Nicolas Simonin. As a professional Saucony expert and arguably Ireland's greatest ever orienteer, Nic helps us unravel the mysteries of the running shoe market. From finding the perfect shoe to sustainability in the industry, he's got all the answers. We also chat about orienteering in Ireland, Nic's journey to a Swedish school without knowing the language, and the best shoes for sprint orienteering. Plus, a quick stop at the O Pod mailbox for your questions! Lace up your shoes (the right ones!) and join us for this insightful and fun episode. #Orienteering #Podcast #RunningShoes #NicolasSimonin

As we close the year, we reflect on the best advice we've received, podcast highlights, and some of the most ridiculous moments of 2024. Ralph asks questions Magnus can't understand and we debate predictions for 2025, and tackle some questions from the O Pod mailbox. Tim rounds up the Christmas Challenge results; Ralph and Magnus argue over who will hit sub-14 for 5000m first in the bench press challenge. Plus, everyone is a year older now, Ralph into a new age category with Tim and Magnus touching 30, fetch the Zimmer frames! Will Magnus's mustache stay another year? Will Ralph's cover photo size keep increasing? And what's the wildest prediction we can make for 2025? Tune in to find out!

Magnus and Tim are deep into their preparations for the Christmas challenge, listen to get all the details on how to get involved yourself. Ralph is injured and currently facing a DNS but has been given a challenge of his own which Magnus describes as "weak numbers". We preview the 2025 season: From Portugal and Aguiar da Beira to WOC in Finland, 10mila in Tim's hometown, the World Games in China, sprinting the city streets of Belgium, there's plenty to look forward to. The Danish hills face off against the New Zealand mountains in this weeks climbing based dilemma. Don't miss the action, and make sure to tell your friends to follow us on Instagram! If we hit 2,000 followers before New Year's, Magnus will dye his mustache.

It's awards season! But first, Ralph is back from the UK with a health update, and shockingly, Tim is now the least injured of the crew—because Magnus has managed to get injured again. We dive into the highly anticipated awards, including Worst Mistake, Unacceptable Fashion Choices, and more. Plus, we tackle one of orienteering's greatest mysteries: How exactly do you define a long leg? And Ralph challenges the team with the ultimate “mistake” dilemma. Stick around to hear all the chaos, laughs, and a big announcement—our first partnership is here! #Orienteering #Podcast #AwardsSeason #FlatDenmark #MistakesWereMade

This week, we're joined by Evely Kaasiku, fresh off her incredible performances in 2024 and a true trailblazer for Estonian orienteering.

Join Hanne Hilo and Brodie Nankervis, straight from Australia! While the snow falls in Finland, Hanne has swapped skis for some bush-O on a coaching scholarship down under. She's facing off with the Aussie terrain, local language quirks, and even dodging a snake or two! Brodie, our favourite medical advisor, brings the runner-coach perspective to give insight into Hanne's experience and how others can follow her footsteps. As if that weren't enough, you'll be hearing Tomas Krivda's latest travel stories and how you may be able to help him choose his next destination. #Orienteering #OrienteerPod

This episode has high nonsense content and low orienteering relevance. The boys have an optimistic status update; Ralph has injured himself on purpose, Magnus with the sniffles and Tim limping around. We discuss all the polls that have been on Instagram. There is a song review, orienteers have been doing cross country and Park World Tour went to China. The quiz makes a return leading to perfectly predictable arguments. The dilemma is cold weather related, will fashion or practicality win?

Ralph and Tim face off for the last time this year at the World Cup Final. Will the sprint specialist manage to overtake the sandbagger in the overall standings? Magnus has been watching all the action from a Portuguese fish restaurant. Afterwards Ralph infiltrated the Swedish team for their WOC training camp. Has he learnt anything useful from the World's Best National Team? Full leg cover or not; this is the dilemma that Tim poses to the boys, will shin pads be the answer, or is this going to the jury? #världenbästalandslag #worldtoughestcompetition #worldbestorienteeringpodcast

What does World Champs medalist Olli Ojanaho think of fish in rye bread? Olli survived EOC (barely) but his phone can't handle the heat of this podcast. We grill Olli on injuries, camps, what it's like to be one of the best orienteers in the world. We also cover lions, sponge baths, stinky hotel corridors, Ralph' new age and which one of the boys will miss WC in Finland. This week's dilemma is a filthy one, you might wanna skip that.

Tim and Magnus battle against ‘The Great Hungarian Heatwave' at the European Champs. Did they suffer more than Ralph is suffering in Oslo? EOC was full of excitement—we cover all the best moments, from stripping at the finish line to bold claims on social media, with some actual orienteering discussion in between. And of course, the boys get introduced to the absolute O-Pie. Ralph dosen't even know what a wildfire expert is called and on top of that, he is having a hard time in this week's dilemma.

What's worse - hills or heatstroke? It is European Champs week! Even though it is an event that requires serious navigational skills, the boys have much bigger concerns after seeing the weather forecast. We get to know if Ralph is a permanent sprint specialist now, if Magnus succeeded in his quest of proving Denmark has hills and Tim addresses if he will melt in Hungary.

We have captured more planners! This time we bring you Frank Townley and Joe Hudd who were part of the planning team for the World Champs in Edinburgh. We cover how much work it takes, how the TV and tourists influence the courses, and if it has put them off planning for life.

Catch up on all the inside news from the World Champs. Ralph and Tim reflect on their own performances and also weigh in on the big talking points; challenging courses, running through offices, pushing and disqualifications. Magnus has almost completed his Danish hill week, find out how his quads are doing so far and who else is battling at the top of the Strava club leaderboard. We conclude the episode with the dilemma where orienteering fashion again battles against potential performance benefits

It's finally time for World Champs! Have Ralph and Tim avoided further setbacks? Magnus has a challenge that could take all the media focus away from WOC. The summer internationals have started already with some exciting performances at the Junior World Champs, who might take Tim's spot in the New Zealand team? Another dilemma is presented to the boys, are they ready to break the rules?

Jukola 2024 is consigned to the history books, but here on the podcast, you can catch a summary and an inside story of the incredible first leg pack. Hear how the boys got on with their predictions, will they still be friends after all the controversy? Ralph and Tim are looking forward to the World Championships, Ralph shares a bit about how his rehab process is going and Tim tells us about his fitness concerns. Magnus stayed in Finland after Jukola and brings us tales of the infamous mosquito chair and shares his new knowledge of Finnish traditional sauna rules. A little bonus for those of you who make it to the end of the episode, a short reading by Gustav Runefors.

Time for Jukola and Venla! We hear from 3 big guests from 3 of the very best clubs, offering their exciting insights. In this short preview, you'll also discover more about local tea, Finnish numbers, alternative travel options, and much more. Tune in as we gear up for the world's biggest orienteering relay. A big thanks to: Anton Sjökvist, Stora Tuna | Albin Ridefelt, OK Linné | Helena Karlsson, Nydalens SK

Course setter special! Alessio Tenani joins us to share insights into the Italian World Cup dream courses and what to expect at WOC 2026. Furthermore, Ralph has left home and gives an injury update, Tim's knee saga continues and Magnus struggles with the Danish hills and JWOC selection races. And stay tuned for this week's PG-rated dilemma!

Magnus calls Ralph, Tim, and Tomas Krivda and gets their impressions of the first World Cup round in Switzerland. In a shocking turn of events, Ralph has ended up in the wrong bedroom, leading to some exclusive guests! We mainly cover the World Cup races but also dive into the UK's Cheese Rolling event and discuss how many Big Macs are enough for Tim. Plus, there's a new dress code dilemma for the boys!

An action filled podcast is now waiting for you with life advice for training and other situations you might find yourself in (hint might be in the cover photo). The polls have closed and we have exciting results for maps, animals, and vests. Or is it gilets? We briefly mention the upcoming World Cup, we might have a surprise for you there! We have been looking through your social media bios. Do the boys rate your captions? This week's dilemma debate is a good one but something you probably wanna avoid listening to while eating.

Ralph toed the line at the “new 10mila” as the only one of the boys. What happened to Magnus? How many men did Tim service? And could Tim provide Ralph with some TP and avoid the nattmagen even as a service man? We discuss some of the highlights from an eventful night such as could Bækkelaget beat Farum Tisvilde? And did Ralph even get home after alarmingly having the Swedish police after him. Finally we catch up on some of the animal stories from a few episodes back

3 boys, 1 podcast with 22 guests from 11 different countries and 19 clubs! 10mila is finally here and to celebrate we have a very special episode for you! We have got a real "behind the scenes" look at 10mila as we hear the thoughts of some previous 10Mila victors, world champs medallists, fashion icons, club managers, night stomach survivors and voice models to give you insight you can't get anywhere else. A big thanks to: Hanne Hilo, Espoon Suunta Gustav Runefors, Farum Tisvilde Max Peter Bejmer, IFK Göteborg Miri Thrane Ødum, IFK Göteborg Jonas Egger, Göteborg-Majorna Lasse Grøn, Halden Megan Carter-Davies, Halden Evely Kaasiku, Helsingin Suunnistajat Olli Ojanaho, Helsingin Suunnistajat Sandra Grosberga, IGTISA Marika Teini, Kalevan Rasti Tomáš Křivda, Kalevan Rasti Vilma von Krusenstierna, OK Kåre Emma Bjessmo, IFK Lidingö Alastair Thomas, NTNUI Lars Sandstad, NTNUI Anton Johansson, OK Orion Eric Börjeskog, Södertälje-Nykvarn Tilda Östberg, Stora Tuna Tereza Janošíková, Suunta Jyväskylä Pascal Buchs, Tampereen Pyrintö Eef van Dongen, Västerviks

Have you got the munchies? In this 420 episode the boys discuss what kind of food they want named after them, how the Strava Club is going, and how sick Matthias Kyburz's marathon time really is. We also go through the inbox looking at tales of harassment while running orienteering, are Brits the main risk factor? Ralph has a quiz, can Magnus finally claim a victory?

Ralph has organised a surprise for the boys, the first ever live guest! Brodie Nankervis, the pod's official medical advisor, is here to answer some vital questions; so refreshing to have an actual expert on so we don't have to do any guessing. Magnus has been racing over Easter with Farum Tisvilde, what does he think of the first edition of the Swedish Relay league (Stafettligan)? Is Ralph still the best sprinter in the UK? Is Tim the best sprinter in his family? The boys have been watching the season start and have come to some shocking conclusions

One of the boys turns out to be a Swiftie, what did he catch at her concert? Ralph has a new dilemma for Tim and Magnus, this time about the rules regarding break ups. We have a new quick fire news section where you get to learn who eats baby cereal for breakfast, how pirates in the Red Sea are affecting orienteering, and other very important orienteering news. Also up for discussion is a potential new idea for the Knock-Out Sprint, the boys get nerdy to talk and the pros and cons

WADA you doing? We talk doping as Ralph has been picked for an exclusive list after running questionably well last year. Tim and Ralph try the exact same new way to get injury free despite having different injuries. And shockingly, none of the boys follow the correct towel service etiquette. Magnus gets some valuable advice regarding easy sprint trainings and headlamps and he shares how he got denied entry to Sweden.

It is a podcast full of M's today. Magnus and Ralph have joined forces and headed to Madrid, is there enough suncream in the world for them to survive a week? Tim shows off his Māori. We get into some heavy medical discussions around magnetic resonance imaging. The Milos quiz appears, can Ralph keep up the quiz winning streak? And finally, we take a quick look at some of the social media that has come out over the past month.

Has Tim woken up yet? Do Ralph and Magnus have a date for Valentine's? These are just some of the vital orienteering questions answered in this episode. In other irrelevant news, Tim "jogs" round Oceania Champs in pursuit of a plastic crown. Magnus discovers a way to make night orienteering harder. Ralph struggles at pronouncing Taumatawhakatangi­hangakoauauotamatea­turipukakapikimaunga­horonukupokaiwhen­uakitanatahu

While Magnus and Ralph wait with excitement to see if Tim will wake up and make the recording, we hear a chat with our friend and World Cup winner, Miloš Nykodým. He talks about how your banquets can make you choose what club to run for and also about his ambitions of combining an elite orienteering career with being a reality TV star on a deserted island. We apologise for the scratchy noises on the line to Czechia and Ralph's complaining about the snow

Why is Ralph interested in Tove Alexandersson's grandmother? What does Magnus wish his colleagues wouldn't do when they eat lunch? Where is Tim Robertson? The answers to all these questions along with stuff you didn't need to know about one of the boy's childhood bathtime mistakes

Have you ever ended up in a Moroccan living room while sending some orienteering? Øystein Kvaal Østerbø has! Ralph gets many stories from "Kvaallife" including how it was to run sprint competitions before Magnus and Tim were born. We are no longer Timless and we get to know how he is holding up on the other side of the Planet. Magnus is bored and takes it to the next level on the spinning bike. Lastly Ralph challenges Tim and Magnus with a new quiz!

What's it like to travel on an Iron Ore train for 24 hours? Tomas Krivda has the answer to this and more when he chats to Magnus. Tim is off helping the next generation of NZ orienteers which gives Ralph plenty of time to help Magnus with his English

Bad weather bothers Magnus and Ralph, can you guess what Tim's solution for them is? We get a surgery report from Tim and Magnus shares some hot club transfer news. Finally we hear about who has inspired the boys

It's a bumper quiz episode! Sound of Orienteering returns, maybe you can guess the orienteers better than us? Ralph is miserable, find out why as the boys discuss the start of winter training.

How did it go at the European Champs in Italy? Does Ralph have long enough arms to touch his toes? Tune in to find out. And it's quiz time again! This time a tricky Strava quiz by Ralph.

Finally Tim, Ralph & Magnus are united again for the last big race of the season! European Sprint Champs in Italy starts this week. Since last time one of got married and a lot of stuff is being discussed.

We have crowned a new World Cup winner! When Ralph doesn't miss his start, finds the controls in the correct order and doesn't run to the biggest capricorn he wins! Doping controls, beans and other stuff is also discussed. Sorry for Magnus using the wrong mic, will fix it next time!

It's been a while but we are back! It's been about 2 weeks since WOC in Switzerland and World Cup in Czech is just around the corner. Tim and Magnus are hanging out together in Sweden while Ralph is hanging out somewhere else. Sound of Orienteering is back but with a twist this time!

Why is Tim helping random Finnish farmers with the hay? Find out in this episode where Sound of Orienteering is back, Ralph got a hotel story, we talk about meteorites and much more!

In this episode, we catch up on recent events, Ralph has more games for Tim and Magnus, and we dive into this year's exciting 10mila.