– What other experiences do you have that demonstrates your competence and ability to complete One Water Race?
I have competed in Swimrun since 2008 and finished ÖtillÖ 12 times.
I have done the One Water Race course over 3 days with break for sleep, but not as a race. I have also done 24 hours training sessions in swimrun as a support crew as a preparation for 2023 One Water Race. In my profession as an Officer, I have done military exercises over several days with sleep deprivation, lack of food and navigate over long distances, both in summer and winter time. This experience is not only as a participant but also as officer in charge for the exercise. The last three years I have together with Pär done physical adventures in the Swedish mountains, running for several days on Kings trail. We have also swum across Sweden’s biggest lake Vänern, without support.
– Why do you want to participate in One Water Race?
I want revenge from 2023 One Water Race when we had to end the race after 45 hours of racing, we know we can reach the lighthouse Landsort. We learned a lot from the race and know what yo do better to be able to finish the race and compete with the top teams. This race feels like the ultimate race in Swimrun. The combination of the environment, duration, day and night, navigation and you do it as a team.
– Have you taken a similar challenge before?
Yes, OWR 2023 and in my profession as an Officer, I have done military exercises over several days with similar conditions as sleep deprivation, lack of food and navigation long distances.
– What are your strengths?
I have long experience of swimrun. As a person I’m thorough and have an eye for details. My profession as an Officer with experience of planning, take discussion on short notice with lack of information. “Preparatus Supervivet”.
– What are your weaknesses?
I’m impatient.
– What would be your biggest challenges in this race?
The combination of sleep deprivation, the harsh environment, the long duration of the race and then be able to navigate and take smart decisions. This kind of race takes a lot of training hours and to be fit for race without injuries on race day is also a challenge. As a support crew, to support every team member with their specific needs when it’s needed. The navigation on the long swim in the dark will also be a challenge (experience from last year).
– Have you been to the Stockholm archipelago and what do you know/think about the terrain?
I have done ÖtillÖ 13 times, and several swimrun training sessions in the archipelago. I have experience of navigate during day and night both in swimming and running.
– What are you most looking forward to, if you would participate in One Water Race?
The challenge and the adventure together with a team. The road towards the race, including preparation, planning, training and doing this together with teammates. Finally execute the race and face challenges as they come up during the race. Standing there at the light house and greeting the teammates as they arrive. It was a great journey last time, One Water Race 2023, both the race and the training up to the race. The team spirit was great both during the training and the race and we will become a stronger team next year.
