Arturs Paulins speaks out after his doping suspension!

News, races and silly season is traditional in the Ivarnational Podcast.But in this episode we also have Arturs Paulins as guest. (after app 36 min).He speaks out after his doping suspension, and is now searching a Scandinavian club.We are also talking with the interesting Protugees runner Ricardo Esteves Ferreira. Enjoy!To get the premium at Livelox, use: "2XIVAR" (both capital letter and small caps works)To get the best orienteering equipment, go to Noname webshop: https://webshop.nonamesport.com/en/with the code: "IvarNat20", you will get 20% off!Maderia Orienteering January!https://mom.camadeira.com/ To get the best orienteering trainings, check out: O-Portugal.ptShoes for running on trails, flat and terrain:https://scantrade.no/merker/scott-l%C3%B8p/skoSummary of the talk with Arturs Paulins:In this talk, we dive deep into the journey of Arturs Paulins, an athlete who faced a significant setback due to a doping violation. Arturs shares his shocking experience of receiving a positive doping test result from the Latvian anti-doping agency, which led to a lengthy and challenging process of trying to uncover the source of the banned substance. Despite the emotional and financial toll, Arturs remained determined to clear his name, ultimately accepting a reduced penalty to return to competition sooner.As he reflects on his time away from the sport, Arturs discusses the mental and physical challenges he faced during his ban, including the struggle to maintain motivation and the impact on his training routine. He also shares insights into his comeback, the difficulties of returning to competitive form, and his aspirations for future competitions, including the European Championships. Artus emphasizes the importance of experience and teamwork in orienteering, expressing his desire to contribute to a Scandinavian club and mentor younger athletes as he navigates the next phase of his career.