Lidingöloppet
15 km up and down
On the 26th of September it was time to run 15 km on Stockholm's island of Lidingö. It was a birthday present for which I had to train a little bit.
Lidingöloppet, as the race is called, is one of the largest trail running events and its 30 km version is part of the "Swedish classic".
(There is actually a half classic version as well for those who are interested).
It was the longest race that I had participated in up to that point. It's for sure a tough race where there are very few flat sections...it is basically going constantly up or down, in total 250 m of uphill sections. I had been at Lidingö a few times before as a spectator and to support my partner during the 30 km race, but to now running the 15 km myself was a great experience. I still cannot imagine doing 30 km, but if the body allows I'd do the 15 km again.
It's a really nice event and I can recommend checking it out if you have the opportunity.
Lidingöloppet, as the race is called, is one of the largest trail running events and its 30 km version is part of the "Swedish classic".
(There is actually a half classic version as well for those who are interested).
It was the longest race that I had participated in up to that point. It's for sure a tough race where there are very few flat sections...it is basically going constantly up or down, in total 250 m of uphill sections. I had been at Lidingö a few times before as a spectator and to support my partner during the 30 km race, but to now running the 15 km myself was a great experience. I still cannot imagine doing 30 km, but if the body allows I'd do the 15 km again.
It's a really nice event and I can recommend checking it out if you have the opportunity.
