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Thursday, September 05, 2002
Book on course planning
When I was about 16, I read a book on course setting (in English) that I've been unable to find since (it's by four Swedish last names none of which I remember).
I think the book is "Course Planning" by Claeson, Gawelin, Jaegerstroem and Nordstroem. It was translated from a 1978 Swedish book and published by in English in 1981.
It is a nice book. There is a lot of info about how to plan courses for different levels. The book is full of examples -- on full color O' maps. Even though it is aimed at the Swedish situation, for example it has info on setting courses to avoid stressing the moose, it is worth reading. Judging by the writing, most of the book was translated by Swedes. There is a bit of strange English. But, overall the English is fine.
I don't have any idea if "Course Planning" is still available anywhere.
I scanned a map from the book.
The map illustrates "an acceptable leg because the easiest route choice is the slowest." According to the book, the left route takes 7:30, while the other two routes take 6:50 and 7:10.
posted by Michael |
7:25 PM
