Marion Thees: "I worked a lot on start"

Q: What were your goals to be achieved during the pre-season? A: "I worked a lot on the speed boost. Due in particular to the new plant in Oberhof, it was possible to train properly on the icy as early as the month of July." Q: In our view you should have no problem to qualify for the next Olympic Games in Sochi, but there will be some selections. What do you think about that? What are your strengths and which aspects do you still want to improve? A: "I think it is so obvious that I also qualify because the German Federation has the minimum qualification rather difficult to reach than other national, so just a small mistake or a physical problem to be out.'' L important, from my point of view, it will try to keep focused with every race and in every circumstance to give everything until the last meter''. " Q: What are the main characteristics of the track in Sochi? A: "The three steps uphill are the three most interesting points of this track. The track is also completely covered, so they should not be disparities in underlying conditions even in case of snowfall." Q: Do you enjoy quell'' implant? A: "Last year in the finals of the World Cup I had some trouble finding the right rhythm but I think the problems are solvable. Moreover, in November we will have a new opportunity to try the track and then to gain more experience."