Trail Running Blog
Stories, race reports, and adventures from the trails
GL3D – Silva Great Lakeland 3Day – An adventure with Trailrun4fun – Race report
4th time lucky! In many ways, that's just what we were, when we for the forth time managed to start and run the race – Silva, Great Lakeland 3day.
A trail loop around Billingen on Billingeleden
I had been wanting to run the complete Billingeleden for some time. In May, when Billingen really shows its colors, we finally did the 57K loop.
A dream, a goal – Trans Gran Canaria Classic 129K 2022
This is both the tagline for the race, and how it all started for me. Trans Gran Canaria Classic 129K was the hardest thing I had set out to try to do by far.
Weekly update, week 6 – Double up
My biggest test ever is quickly coming up and I am getting nervous. Am I strong enough? Will I be able to complete it? I better double up with two sessions every day.
Weekly training update, week 5
During every mountain race that I have done, I feel – I need to do loads more of hill repeats. With Transgrancanaria coming up, I needed to increase the total elevation gain.
A running adventure on Billingen
Come this May, 2022 – I thought it would be great to show some of the running community how beautiful Billingen is during spring. Join us for the full Billingeleden 57k loop.
Gotrun on Gotland – Ultra trail magic
Days became weeks, weeks became months – and I couldn't get back to blogging. After this weekend though, chatting with running friends and running another ultra on Gotland, I realised 2022 will be a great running year.
New Bergans ultra light tent, Sonos Roam and a delivery from Salomon, but no running.
4 deliveries this week. A new Bergans Ultra Light tent, the Sonos Roam portable speaker, Salomon running clothes, and MTB at Hellas. But no running due to runners knee.
How to recover from runners knee with 3 exercises
Three exercises I do every morning to recover from runners knee: one leg squats, side kicks with resistance, and balance board training.
Did I just got runners knee during a run?
Oh no. It happened again. I didn't think I would, but I got a runners knee again. The story of barefoot shoes, Vivobarefoot to Altra, stress fractures, and an Ecotrail Stockholm test run.
2 months without a post
2 months without a blog post. Setting up the Swedish blog utochspring.se, a DJI Mini 2 backlog and work kept me busy. But the running never stopped.
Perfect timing to buy Nordictrack S22i indoor studio bike
A detailed review of the Nordictrack S22i studio bike. From delivery and setup to first iFit sessions and initial impressions.
Congratulations, you've been accepted to the 2021 Altra Red Team !
I've been accepted to the 2021 Altra Red Team. The story of my barefoot running journey, runners knee recovery and discovering Altra.
Long time since we ran long intervals with Team Nordic Trail
Finally back to running intervals together with Team Nordic Trail after weeks of restrictions.
How to attach the Salomon Custom Quiver to your Salomon vest
Here's how you attach the Salomon custom quiver / running pole bag to the Salomon vests.
Will these Joe Nimble Addict Trail replace my Altra?
Testing the Joe Nimble Trail Addict shoes. First test was a disaster but without the insole they improved. Will they replace my Altra Lone Peak?
The first run of many (We Run Stockholm)
The first official We Run Stockholm run - discovering Stockholm one street at a time.
Run free
Training plans cause me stress. I want running to just give me joy. A feeling of being free. This week's training diary with hill sessions, TNT training and long runs.
The start of We Run Stockholm
We Run Stockholm – Something new and exciting. A weekly training diary with TNT sessions, cycling, biathlon running, treadmill sessions, a road trip to Västergötland, Rankås 10K and Billingen.
Run Happy – Inspiration for a day
An inspiring day with Runner's World and Brooks. Learning technique from Fredrik Zillen, interval sessions with Mustafa Mohamed and strength training with Camilla.
How I lost 30kg by running, part 1
Wow… You have really lost weight. I have never tried to lose weight. This is the story of how I was tricked into a running habit.
KIA Fjällmarathon 2020 – Race report
Race report from KIA Fjällmarathon 2020 in Åre. A new trail running experience in the Swedish mountains with majestic views and tough elevation.
Åre, a love at first sight
Our road trip continues towards Åre. Arriving in this beautiful mountain village feels like coming back to life after days in the wilderness.
Mosquitoes gets in the way of Kia Fjällmarathon
On the way to Åre and Kia Fjällmarathon, a stop in Arvidsjaur reveals that mosquitoes are trained killers.
The midnight sun during Corona times
A short but great stop in Abisko with trail running to Trollsjön and the beautiful midnight sun.
How five cousins hike to Sweden's highest peak, Kebnekaise 2,109m
What if we could hike Kebnekaise with our children? We thought we could, and thanks to correct hike training and dedication we did it.
Slåttdalsskrevan - A great day out
Exploring Höga Kusten with hikes, trail runs and beautiful nature at Friluftsbyn.
On the way to Kebnekaise
We are finally on our way to Kebnekaise, the highest peak in Sweden. A year of training and planning comes together.
When I nearly killed an Englishman
Taking Tim out to the local MTB track in Ursvik before our Kebnekaise road trip.
A friendly taste of blood run
A social trail run through Törnskogen with friends Rickard and Hans.
A coffee with elevation
I haven't felt the urge to run on the treadmill yet, but to get a few meters of elevation when enjoying my morning coffee, it's fantastic.
Run and Swim, but no Swimrun
Team Nordic Trail Ursvik enjoys the summer break with trail runs to the local lake for a quick swim.
Running the MTB track in Ursvik
Running the Ursvik MTB track is my preferred trail when I just need to head out for a quick run.
Bogesundslandet 27k
Friends from Team Nordic Trail, Trailrun4fun and Happy Run enjoy a Saturday together by running the best of Bogesundslandet. 27k of beautiful trail running.