– What other experiences do you have that demonstrates your competence and ability to complete One Water Race?
One Water Race 2023. In addition, I have been racing in running events over 200km several times and have experience from several multisport races of 24-40 hours of competition, racing in teams of 2 or 4 persons. These races have given me experience on how to work as a team to battle sleep deprivation, difficulties to consume energy, bad stomachs, injuries etc and to keep the focus on moving forward towards the finish line.
– Why do you want to participate in One Water Race?
I love the team and experience we had during One Water Race 2023. We all contribute with our different strengths to the team and have a great atmosphere, both in preparation and racing. However, the 2023 race showed that we all need to improve, both as individuals and as a team, to seriously be able to compete with the top teams. Personally, I particularly need to improve further on my swimming and refine the overall strategy. I see the One Water Race as the ultimate challenge.
– Have you taken a similar challenge before?
Yes, OWR 2023 and several multisport races of 24-40h in teams of 2 to 4 that require similar skills in terms of navigation, endurance, ability to handle sleep deprivation, and teamwork. These races have also required similar amounts of preparation, training volume, logistics, energy plan, and gear.
– What are your strengths?
My strengths are my running and navigation as well as the experience of similar challenges. I really enjoy the team dynamics and to race together as a team. I value the ability to be very open with each other about when you are strong and when you are weak, as these periods may vary significantly during such a long race. I also tend to keep the spirit high, even as the race gets tough.
– What are your weaknesses?
My biggest weakness is my swimming. I trained a lot of swimming before OWR 2023 and my swimming improved tremendously. For next year I need to continue to improve my speed for our team to be able to maintain a higher pace in the water. I also need to be able to involve my teammates better in the navigation.
– What would be your biggest challenges in this race?
Long swims at night will certainly be challenging, as we experienced in 2023. Finding the right balance to equal our abilities in the team will also be a challenge for a successful race.
– Have you been to the Stockholm archipelago and what do you know/think about the terrain?
I have lived almost my entire life in Stockholm with a family summer home in the archipelago. I have been on uncountable boat trips, fishing excursions, as well as training sessions and races through the archipelago. I would say I am very familiar with many of the islands, the waters and weather conditions.
– What are you most looking forward to, if you would participate in One Water Race?
The team experience, all the way from planning, practicing and executing to finally reaching the finish line together.
