It was November the 18th 2019 and there was no reception, I hadn’t communicated with the outside world for two weeks, and whichever direction I looked the high Himalayan peaks were rising to the skies. It was perfect. A day I will remember for the rest of my life.
Read moreEvery run is a celebration of life
After quite a long time of not being particularly motivated to run, often feeling sluggish and tired and asking myself why I’m even doing this — it finally feels like the light switch has suddenly been turned on again. I feel like I could continue running forever, my body feels strong and my mind is calm. That feeling of flow is real. Every run is a celebration of life.
Read moreHow I motivate myself to keep going during times of prolonged physical (and mental) struggle
Rolwaling Valley, Nepal, Nov 2019.
Going for an adventure, running for hours at a time, or climbing in high altitude — it’s not always a dreamy walk in the park. Actually, a lot of the time it’s really tough. The legs are screaming and the mind is telling you to quit. In the past years I’ve figured out a strategy that works for me, which (almost) always gets me through those moments of struggle.
Read moreWe're all in this together
It hit me hard, too.
Yeah, I think you know what I’m talking about.
Happy & healthy athlete with Medisera
Staying healthy and happy is one of my top priorities. And as someone who loves to move, I want to be able to run far, climb high and be out for very many hours at a time. I want to give my body what it needs so that it can stay strong, balanced and support me wherever I choose to go. But sometimes it can be difficult to know if I’m doing the right thing.
Read moreRun for your life
July 2018 was the start of one of the worst periods in my life. I was diagnosed with burnout depression and, with that, it felt like my whole world fell apart. Last year, I received the opportunity to tell my story of being an athlete with burnout depression in Swedish national radio. My wounds had not yet fully healed, but I knew that sharing my story would help me with that. And writing turned out to give me a sense of meaning I hadn’t felt for a long time.
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