Författararkiv: triathletcalle

Growing vs. showing

The other day I was running on a rocky beach during an easy lunch session. A guy stood a few meters out in the water swinging his fishing rod and as we greeted he asked: Isn’t it difficult to run … Fortsätt läsa

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Been there, won that.

Time to share more instead. Today a year ago I started the season by finishing Ironman South Africa, African Championship. I had labelled the season Podium Tour 2018. The purpose of this was to inspire me through training and then … Fortsätt läsa

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How long should the off-season be?

A simple answer is: It should be long enough. …Which brings us to the purpose: To establish a physical and psychological status where I’m able to absorb structured training and evolve as an athlete. (This is my own “definition” that … Fortsätt läsa

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A weak week- that’s not unique

The other week I said to my self that it’s time to slowly get back to training after a good off-season resting period. And the next day I could feel my throat getting soar. I got tired and mentally ”clouded”. … Fortsätt läsa

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My view on mid season and off-season breaks.

Today I did my first run session since Kona. Not long, not fast, but wow was it great! 30 min easy trail jog in the autumn sunshine along the fjord. It was a spontaneous run during lunch and I felt … Fortsätt läsa

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World champion, course record and physical meltdown.

Fragment of memories from a memorable day. – He is at 104 degrees, put him in the ice bath – Now! – There is no stretcher. – We’ll use a blanket a pull him over. – Hurry up! – Ready, … Fortsätt läsa

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Long distance world championship – winning a silver medal – pictures and comments.

So, the distance to cover was an open water swim over 3 km in the harbour of Odense, then a 120 km bike ride, and finally a 30 km run. This means it’s somewhere between an Ironman and a 70.3. … Fortsätt läsa

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2 B prepared 4 a B race

To get extra speed pacing and also for the joy of racing: Tomorrow Saturday May 12 I’ll join the young guys in the Swedish duathlon championship. 10 k run, 40 k bike and finally a 5 k run. Racing a … Fortsätt läsa

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Finish Ironman South Africa 2018

Running on clouds down to the finish line in African Championship April 15th 2018. Big thanks to Anders Björkqvist for this high quality clip!

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Race reflections from a CHAMPIONship

Preface This year my inspiring mantra for training and racing is PodiumTour2018. This translates into five main races during which I will try to reach the podium in my AG. The races are Ironman South Africa, African Championship Ironman 70.3 … Fortsätt läsa

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