Are you curious to try trail running for real and run in the mountains, or do you want guidance to dare to go a little further into nature? – then this is the tour for you!
The tour’s structure is based on experience and is adapted to strengthen you as a runner in being able to take on new distances in unknown terrain.
Mountain running gives an incredible feeling of freedom, and that is the goal of this tour.
We run on trails in Abisko walley and aim for nice wiev-points on the bare mountain. The tour starts at an easy pace to warm up and then continues at a pace adapted to the participants’ capacity. Along the tour we take energy breaks and talk about mountains and running.
We leave performance requirements behind us during this tour, there is no requirement for either speed or distance. The whole point is to get a good feeling of being in a mountain environment with a light pack and running shoes, and that the mountain expanses are not as far away as one might think.
The tour starts at 9:00 & 14:00
The meeting point is at the parkinglot by the trainstation Abisko Östra.
The tour lasts 2-3 hours with a distance of 10-18km depending on the participant’s ability, weather, and conditions on the mountain.
Requirements:
- Be able to jog easily for 5K
- Injury-free – to the extent that any discomfort is not affected by running
Included:
- Guide
- Energy in the form of energy bars
- Transfer if you are satying in Björkliden or at STF Abisko
Packing (must fit in a running vest):
- Water bottle min 0.5l
- Windbreaker
- First dressing (e.g., gauze bandage and compress)
- Long-sleeved base layer (extra in the pack)
- Windbreaker/rain pants (if you run in bare legs)
- Buff or hat
- Gloves
- In case of rain:
- Rainwear
- Waterproof storage bag for extra clothes (plastic/freezer bag will do)
Extra:
- Own energy if you prefer a specific type
- Pole that you can attach to the vest
Dress:
- Comfortable and light clothes to run in
- Socks that fit well
- Running shoes, preferably adapted for terrain (sole with good grip/pattern)
- Running vest that can hold the above pack. (approx. 10 L recommended)
Optional:
- Sports watch – if you want to log your activity
- Cap
- Sunglasses
- A small piece of toilet paper
Tip:
Are you prone to chafing? – tape before the trip
Apply sunscreen if the forecast shows nice weather.
Recharge before the trip
Eat a regular breakfast, an extra glass of juice or an extra piece of fruit is enough if you want to eat a little extra. If you had breakfast early, have a snack before the trip, a cinnamon bun and coffee maybe? It is important to get energy, before, during and after a session, but in smaller doses and more often so that your stomach can handle it.
