Sports associations in Sweden can be just the thing for a newcomer to make Sweden feel like home. Sport is a great way to meet people. And it is especially effective when you are new in a country. There are after all few activities where Swedish is less needed than when playing sports. A few […]
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What is Lidingöloppet in Sweden?
Have you heard of Lidingöloppet in Sweden? Well, you will now. Running is not my favourite past time…. But there are always exceptions and Lidingöloppet is one of them! The 15 km and 30 km routes are similar, with a section of woods and an impressive hill being omitted from the shorter run. Variety might […]
The Swedish enthusiasm for races
Swedish races of all shapes and forms are a staple in the life of many Swedes. The beginning of the year, to me, equals with optimism: Longer days, a fresh start, a pretty-much empty diary waiting to be filled with exciting opportunities and of course the new years resolution. I’m definitely not alone in promising […]
