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Fredrik's Ultra Journey Through Sweden's Blue Mountains
From burnout to trails. How ultra runner Fredrik Åkerstrand found himself in the forests of Kilsbergen, Sweden's hidden Blue Mountains.
By ZealZag Team
Gravel, Granite, and Open Water: Sweden's Coastline for Athletes
Gotland gravel loops, Bohuslän granite climbing, Stockholm archipelago swimming, and Halland surfing. Sweden has 3,200 kilometres of coastline built for athletes who love the water.
By ZealZag Team
Sweden's Secret Winter Training: Ski Tunnels, Ice Swimming, and Arctic Endurance
While most athletes hibernate in winter, Swedish athletes train harder. Underground ski tunnels, ice swimming recovery, and Arctic endurance sessions make Sweden a winter training destination unlike anywhere else.
By ZealZag Team
Kungsleden to Sarek: A Trail Runner's Guide to Swedish Lapland
From the hut-to-hut comfort of the Kungsleden to the unmarked wilderness of Sarek, Swedish Lapland offers trail runners some of the most rewarding and remote terrain in Europe.
By ZealZag Team
Why Sweden Is the Most Underrated Country for Athletes
Allemansrätten, midnight sun training, world-class trails with no crowds. Sweden gives athletes something no other country does: total freedom to explore.
By ZealZag Team