Why run the roads of Stockholm?

I do love running, but I quickly get bored of monotony. I need the technical trails to really be there and then. To let go of the thoughts about work and just focus on taking the next step. Thats why I specifically love trail running. I get a feeling of tranquillity during and after most of my trail runs.

Having spent a few years now in the trail running community, I must say that I love the feeling of being part of this community. Worry-free people, solution oriented, the feeling of here and now, and how we together enjoy the experience of nature and running – that’s what the trail running community is for me. 

Why should I risk this now with a slow transition to road running?

Running on the roads… Being forced into time based results, faster pace, I will risk injuries, I will risk getting more stressed over work, I actually risk loosing the essence of why I love running. It sounds crazy, but I’m actually quit excited.

Setting out on this new adventure, partly alone, partly together with Daniel I’m excited to see so many sides of Stockholm I haven’t seen before. Always since I visited Stockholm and my grandparents when I grew up, I have loved Stockholm. I have loved how much the city has to give in terms of both city life, and the feeling of being close to the country side. I have already seen many parts of Stockholm. From dark sides of the night life during my youth, to today, many of the greener and beautiful sides of nature that Stockholm has to offer. But what do I really know about Stockholms all areas? I guess I will over the next year(s?) find out.  

Me and Daniel will each week, select a new area of Stockholm city. We will quickly read up about the area and head out to the roads. We will discover new areas, new roads, new muscles and new body pain most likely as we road after road, mile after mile discover Stockholm. 

I will not over do it though, I will continue on the trails to ensure the joy and fun of running remain.

Ok, it’s soon time to get started… What shoes should I use? Any road runners out there to give me advice?

Follow our and my progress:

• On CityStrides
• on this future Youtube channel or my own channel
• on Strava as normal
• or Instagram

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