Lidingövägen, klockan närmar sig tolv. Vi är cirka tretton tusen löpare som förväntansfulla gör oss redo för att springa 42 195 meter genom Sveriges vackra huvudstad. Alla tystnar när Linda Pritchard tar mikrofonen. Ja, jag vill leva, jag vill dö i Norden – jag är inte ensam om att få tårar i ögonen och trots värmen …
Kategori: Running
Over the Bridges
Bridges have always fascinated me. A bridge connects two points; like holding hands. To me, a bridge is a symbol of hope. These amazing constructions with their architecture and beauty also remind us about history. As a runner, I love crossing bridges and I’ve had the fortune to run on many bridges around the world. …
Happy Feet
We don’t talk enough about our feet when we talk about running and exercising. Our feet are our base, they carry us through life. Until recently, I thought that I treated my feet wisely but listening to a Swedish podcast (Maratonpodden with Petra Månström), I realized that I could treat my feet even better. Petra …
Being True to Yourself
In these times, it is more important than ever to take care of ourselves and our body and mind. The brain needs physical exercise. Having friends, being with other people strengthen us. Depression often occurs when people isolate themselves. You might have the impression that people are working out more now because you see people …
How to be creative in tough times
Recently, I’ve noticed that many posts on Facebook are re-posts. People are sharing old memories from before the pandemic, from their travels, evenings out, and events. But I have also noticed that many people post beautiful photos from where they live; many fantastic pictures from their neighborhood or nearby. Since we cannot travel at the …
Women Power!
Recently, I was on a long run with my running club. We were six persons and one of the women were new to me. As always when runners meet, we shared our background of running and other sports. We confirmed how the corona situation had prevented us from doing some sports; swimming, for example, since …
Hope and Faith
Even in hard times there’s a light in the darkness. When you cannot do what you usually do, do something different. You can always find something positive to focus on. No one can really predict anything. Well, what this year has taught me is foremost that you cannot take life and things for granted; it …
Beyond Limits
We all know that physical exercise is good and has so many beneficial advantages. Still, many people prefer not to move if they can avoid it or if they feel the tiniest pain. To me, it is never a question whether to run or not; it’s always “how far” or “how fast”. I wish to …
Virtual Race Day
Early morning. The sun is about to rise. I put on my running shoes and jog to the park where I meet up with my friend for a morning run around the island of Kungsholmen. This is the beginning of an unforgettable day where I challenged my body but most of all – had great …
2020 so far
In the beginning of January, someone wrote this: “One thing that I know for sure about this new year is that nothing’s gonna be what I expect”. Well, I guess that we can all agree upon that. This year of 2020 has changed the life and perspectives for most of us. Who would have thought …
The Book Runner 