(es/ck) – The official start of the WÜRZ Energy World Cup in Latzfons (ITA) has been postponed to early 2012, but the top athletes’ final preparations are underway none the less. Overall World Cup winner Ekatharina Lavrentjeva (RUS) has been to central Europe already for several weeks and can look back to an intense period of work out. In fall she has been practicing four or five times a week – next to her job. “In summertime I even train every day”, Lavrentjeva says. “I try to cover all areas: strength, endurance and speed.” She has been at two training camps with the national team this year already and explains:“Practicing together is usually a challenge. Our team is spread out to different cities and schools and we are all very busy.” But Lavrentjeva is already looking forward to the season: “In summer I already count the days to when the season will finally start again.”