The firts phase of 2012 has come to an end. The winter base. The superlong camp down here in Canberra. All my belongings now have to a) fit into a 23kg max weight suitcase b) be posted back home c) recycled to Canberras junior girls or d) thrown away. The bin ended up filling, and [...]

It’s a bit remarkable that in a job that has so much freedom, I appreciate the routine. The arrival in Canberra has reintroduced this part of my life. A structured training program. Meeting times. Meeting points. A regular appointment with the physio. Sunday post ride coffees. The routine makes it easier for me to get things done. [...]

It’s been half a year since last time. So many memories. Mostly of me limping around, being frustrated with myself, my leg and my life. This year we are trying to get it right. It’s exciting with new starts. An endless amount of possibilities.  Making things better. More refined. But also the chance of screwing [...]

Hard times are good times. This is the not so romantic part of being a pro athlete. Not a race in sight. No podium flowers. No fancy trips to cool places. It’s punctures and sweat. It’s struggling in sessions. It’s sinking in the pool. It probably is better than it sounds. In fact, it’s one [...]

And life suddenly looked so much brighter! With two days to spare we finally found our house that will be home for the next three months. Thanks to a friend of a friend (that I got to know at bikecamp) we got offered to rent a house in Griffiths. It’s a three bedroom house within [...]

Not sure if I am a Canberrian right now? I guess not quite yet as I’m still looking for somewhere to live… It’s a little bit frustrating as it was a lot harder to find that what we initially thought. Our drama is that we need a furnished place for a short lease. Not easy. [...]

It’s been a lot o travel lately. After my last race in Dallas, USA I went back to Sweden for a break and time with my family, then hell broke loose… 3 weeks in Kenya 22hrs in Sweden 24hr in Bangkok 3 days in Sydney 2,5weeks at the Gold Coast 5 days cycling camp in [...]