Earlier this year, Dagbladet was confirmed by the organizer that Therese Johaug has signed up for the Grue Half Marathon in Kirkenær.
The race is organized on 1 May, and Johaug himself stated a race time of 1.09.30.
In the NRK podcast “Skiklubben”, she repeats the goal. That makes the podcast’s hosts Emil Gukild, Silje Nordnes and Anders Aukland gape.
“Fytti the pig,” exclaims Nordnes.
STRONG RUNNER: Therese Johaug during the Holmenkoll Relay 2021. Photo: Fredrik Varfjell / NTB
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– Very hairy goals
On the broadcast, Johaug hopes that the time will end at around 1.10, but is also happy if it should be a bit longer.
The time target is set by the studio, and Gukild further points out that the pace Johaug will maintain is like running 3,000 meters in ten minutes, seven times.
– It is a very hairy goal, admits Johaug.
Further on in the podcast, it is also revealed that the Ski Club’s hosts will run a half-marathon in the autumn – specifically the Oslo Marathon. On that occasion, they ask Johaug for advice.
There, the cross-country star points out that it is important to be able to allow yourself to relax and do other things.
– It is important to let yourself down, and then it is important to build yourself up. It is important to start improving the body for a half marathon, she says
– It’s very good with a combo. I can be out until four in the morning, but I still go on that long trip at eight o’clock. Discipline, she says, laughing.
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Announces decision
Naturally, there will be talk of Johaug’s plans going forward, with a view to a potential comeback before the World Cup on home soil next year. The 35-year-old repeats the message she gave to Dagbladet recently – a decision about the investment next year will be made before the summer.
– We will have to make a decision during the spring and summer, said Johaug to Dagbladet.
As you know, Johaug shocked the Norwegian cross-country elite when he recently made a comeback in the NM, and won by a margin of almost three minutes.
