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What My Blood Test Taught Me About Omega‑3 (and Why It Matters for Runners)

After pregnancy I noticed my body felt different — more tired, less resilient. A blood test revealed my omega‑3 status wasn’t as good as I’d expected, so I’m exploring how boosting omega‑3 could restore balance at a cellular level and support recovery as a runner. I’ll retest in three months and share the results.

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How Vivobarefoot Quietly Took Over Our Family

After watching our toddler find his stride in Vivobarefoot shoes, I started wearing them for gym sessions — then short, barefoot‑style runs with Dumbbell on sand and forest trails. What began as a parenting fix turned into a practical way to build foot and calf strength without stealing time from family life. Here’s what worked for us (and the shoes we’re now living in).

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Adventures of the High Coast

Do you enjoy the outdoors, adventure and a community atmosphere? This is the place you want to be. FriluftsByn, the Swedish outdoor village, located in the High Coast, a UNESCO world heritage site has all that to offer and more. Read about the High Coast Trail run, the various adventures you can do around there and the real reason I keep coming back to this unique place.

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Tour Monte Rosa, stage 1

With a team of four we decided to run around the Monte Rosa Massif, covering a distance of 170km and 11,000m ascent in 6 days. We battled extreme weather conditions, detours due to landslides, hypothermia, sickness and injuries. We worked as a team and were determined to finish together. This is our journey.

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Tour Monte Rosa, stage 2

With a team of four we decided to run around the Monte Rosa Massif, covering a distance of 170km and 11,000m ascent in 6 days. We battled extreme weather conditions, detours due to landslides, hypothermia, sickness and injuries. We worked as a team and were determined to finish together. This is our journey.

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Tour Monte Rosa, stage 3

With a team of four we decided to run around the Monte Rosa Massif, covering a distance of 170km and 11,000m ascent in 6 days. We battled extreme weather conditions, detours due to landslides, hypothermia, sickness and injuries. We worked as a team and were determined to finish together. This is our journey.

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Tour Monte Rosa, stage 4

With a team of four we decided to run around the Monte Rosa Massif, covering a distance of 170km and 11,000m ascent in 6 days. We battled extreme weather conditions, detours due to landslides, hypothermia, sickness and injuries. We worked as a team and were determined to finish together. This is our journey.

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Tour Monte Rosa, stage 5

With a team of four we decided to run around the Monte Rosa Massif, covering a distance of 170km and 11,000m ascent in 6 days. We battled extreme weather conditions, detours due to landslides, hypothermia, sickness and injuries. We worked as a team and were determined to finish together. This is our journey.

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Tour Monte Rosa, stage 6

With a team of four we decided to run around the Monte Rosa Massif, covering a distance of 170km and 11,000m ascent in 6 days. We battled extreme weather conditions, detours due to landslides, hypothermia, sickness and injuries. We worked as a team and were determined to finish together. This is our journey.

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Why does running make you happy?

“Once I have that new house, a loving partner or another job, I’m sure I will be happy.” We all have had moments that we thought external influences could make us happier. These things that exist outside ourselves, and lie outside of our control, might make us feel a bit better in the moment, but are not involved when it comes to true happiness. True happiness only comes from within, whether you look at it from a scientific perspective or more philosophical. When you do not feel happy at the moment, I hope you can find comfort knowing that happiness is within your reach.

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High Coast Winter Trail 1/3

A story about a trail running journey on the Swedish High Coast; the race, the adventure and the preparations...

Part 1 - the journey

“From leaving the house, getting on the plane and arriving at the destination… The anticipation for what’s to come, the sight of new surroundings, and the excitement of race day, it’s all part of the adventure.”

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