20 hours a week: How Vasaloppet winner Oskar Kardin trains
Do long-distance skiers train too little strength, and if so, are they leaving an advantage on the table? We meet Oskar Kardin, reigning Vasaloppet champion from Östersund, who skis for Lager 157.
Guest: Oskar Kardin, Reigning Vasaloppet champion from Östersund, skiing for Lager 157
Hosts: Stefan Ågren
This episode is recorded in Swedish.
About this episode
Do long-distance skiers train too little strength, and if so, are they leaving an advantage on the table? In this week's episode we meet Oskar Kardin, reigning Vasaloppet champion from Östersund, who skis for Lager 157. We start with the Vasaloppet win, where a ski broke after 25 kilometres, and then move into the everyday life behind the results. Oskar explains why he is his own coach and what a week of around 20 hours looks like. We talk about training trends, how much strength a cross-country skier needs, and nutrition and weight across the season. We also discuss the twists and turns around Alliansloppet. Listen to or watch the full episode, and feel free to comment on who you would like to hear as a guest in the future.
