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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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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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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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Splits, pics and some reflections on 70.3 European Championship

Sometimes less is more Sometimes trying new stuff on race day is simply right Sometimes I wish I can race relaxed all times First the numbers: Water temperature 15.5° C Swim 1900 m: 26.54 (1.25/100m) T1: 4.07 Bike 90 km: … Fortsätt läsa

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What’s your Rest-and-recover strategy?

  Ups and downs, and higher up… Summarizing my January training: 30 h 30 min. i.e. not quite 8h/week. Rest and recovery sessions not included, so actually I would say it’s a false figure. Last Wednesday evening I had a … Fortsätt läsa

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I got a text from Hilde in the US…

”Hey dude, you better post something on that blog you say you have…? ” And I guess she’s got a point there. I haven’t stopped training, and you bet I’ll be racing this coming season. I just haven’t felt I … Fortsätt läsa

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Patrik Nilsson runs a 2.45 marathon and wins Ironman Sweden

Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn. Last year In Kalmar Patrik Nilsson tried to beat Tom Lowe by running a 3.30 min/km pace…for a while… His run split ended at 4.04.06. Lessons learned… This year Patrik delivered an impressing race … Fortsätt läsa

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”How winning is done – You. Just stronger put into practice”

Race report ITU Long distance world championship 2015 ”Competitors beware! I might not beat you in training – but just you wait ’til race day” Citated är ett klipp från mitt inlägg på Sub9Top10 daterat den 15 april i år. … Fortsätt läsa

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Alive and running – Veta > Uppleva > Göra till vana

Det medvetet utmanande målet för året ligger kvar – topp 3 på Motala VM och på VM IM 70.3 Zell am Zee. Men vägen har, som så ofta, varit fylld av små och stora förändringar i förutsättningarna. Att dels starta … Fortsätt läsa

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