The three-day event comprises a 74km race along Sweden’s incredible west coast – if I could just gather used to running on slippery graniteI awake to a loud clap of thunder shaking my little wooden cabin at Ramsvik holiday village,perched on the edge of the coast near Smgen in west Sweden. As I peek out of the window, sad clouds sweep across the sea bringing torrential rain. I am just about to rush a 24km trail race along the rugged coastline of the Bohuslän archipelago and I am already fearful of the granite rocks and, and more specifically,my ability to rush across them. And that’s before they are wet.
The race is the moment stage of a three-day event from outdoor-footwear makers Icebug called the Icebug Xperience. It comprises a 74km race along the stunning coastline across smooth seaside rocks, through untouched forests and across winding paths between old fishing villages. Competitors can rush or hike the stages, and accommodation and locally sourced,sustainable food is all portion of the package.
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Source: theguardian.com