The talent group on the road

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Last weekend the talent group once again gathered for a training camp. This time we stayed in Streymnes, at the coordinator’s home. Hvalvík/Streymnes is said to be the rainiest place in the country, but we didn’t feel a single drop. You could hardly ask for better weather for a three-day training camp.

Back row from left: Hallur, Jan Elmar, Djóni, Jóan Karl and Gutti. Front row from left: Rúni, Regin, Bjørk, Rannvá and Rebekka.

We wanted to make the most of the good weather from the start, so the first session on Friday evening was a mountain run. We headed up Streymnesfjall and ran some way into the valley. Once back down, we ran a lap around both villages. After a good fish dinner, everyone went to bed early.

Ready to start the 500 m test

On Saturday morning we went to Toftir. The day was to start with a 500 m test. After a good, long warm-up, they set off. And they gave it everything, because they all ran a better time than the coordinator had expected and hoped for beforehand.

The warm-up was very long, and it was cold for the photographer waiting around.

…and they’re still warming up….

…and then stretching…

The times were: Jóan Karl 1:12 – Rúni 1:15 – Djóni 1:16 – Jan Elmar 1:17 – Rebekka 1:24 – Bjørk 1:25 – Regin 1:31 – Rannvá 1:33. Great, great results that promise good results and personal bests this summer!!

…and then interval running !!!

Afterwards we ran 2(200 m, 30 sec rest, 100 m, 100 m walking rest) x2 (3 min rest). In this session, too, they showed that they truly belong in the talent group!!

Hallur and Bjørk are on washing-up duty this time.

On Saturday evening we drove to Norðskáli, from where we ran an easy run south to Oyri, around the shell factory and back again. On Sunday morning we trained on the football pitch by Margáir. Here we did strength running, technique and sprint training.

Jumping drills.

Rúni also played a match for B36 on Saturday afternoon, so he wasn’t in the best shape for jumping on Sunday.

The best was saved for last.

After a hearty serving of cured pork loin from Gutti, everyone went their separate ways – happy, full, tired and looking forward to the next training camp.

More photos can be found in the photo gallery.