302. Lidingöloppet med snabba Lidingö-löpare

·1 hr 32 min·5 clips

John and Manne open with a song about being laughed at while lost on a run, kicking off their deep dive into Lidingöloppet.

The episode opens with humorous music about running confusion before transitioning to John's detailed race report from Helsingborg Half Marathon, where he ran 1:13:20 with strategic pacing. The hosts then discuss their sponsor Luminite's headlamps and charity project that raised 315,000 SEK for UNHCR. The main focus is Lidingöloppet, a historic cross-country race on Lidingö island with brutal hills. John and Manne explain the course layout, noting the first mile isn't actually easy despite common belief, and highlight the challenging section between 15-20km with constant steep hills. They discuss how the race favors runners with high oxygen uptake over pure running economy. Historical performances are analyzed, including Isaac Chemobo's 1998 course record of 1:33:33 and Swedish standout Magnus Bergman. The episode features an interview with elite runners Carl Ottfalk and Sebastian Lörstad, both from Lidingö club. They share their hill training methods, including 4x10 minute threshold runs and specific course rehearsals. The young runners debate tactics for the race's famous hills like Abborbacken and Karingsbacken, with Sebastian suggesting attacks on downhills after crests. They discuss their personal bests (Sebastian 30:50 for 10km, Carl moving to 15km) and potential competition. Training advice is given for recreational runners, emphasizing practicing on similar terrain rather than specific hill repeats. The episode concludes with race recommendations, including Helsingborg Half Marathon's excellent organization, and sponsor mentions for Storytel audiobooks and Löplabbet running groups.

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