It is running time in Mandal at the moment. The pine grove is full of eager, sweaty Mandalites using the spring weather for a run. The ambitions and achievements are at all levels, but it’s nice to see that so many people are out running.
We have always had quite good runners from Mandal, and now I read that more talents are on the way. Congratulations to Lauritz Dyrkolbotn (15) who recently took part in the Hamburg marathon and who won the half-marathon class under the age of 18 and came eighth overall. Super strong and a lot of fun!
Runs over ten miles a week: – Gets up at six to run before school
A man who has been and is important for running in the district is Kalle Glomsaker. I myself remember that we from Holum Sports Club got to train together with MHI and ran intervals at Bankesletta. I perceived Kalle as a skilled, supportive and fair trainer. I never became a runner, but that period of running and athletics was important to me in my youth and has probably helped shape some habits that have meant that I have taken good care of my health. I can thank the zealous Thor Reidar Toft in Holum Idrettslag and Kalle Glomsaker in MHI for that.
There are many people standing and sweating indoors at the fitness center on a treadmill. Why do that when we have the world’s finest ski area right outside the door? You get fresher air in your lungs and a nature experience all at the same time. Outdoor training is gold, and in Mandal you will even find a concept consisting of a group of fitness and strength training outdoors all year round in all kinds of weather. It builds character and health.
Exercise and running are good for physical and mental health and well-being, so if you are not already doing it, I can recommend a trip in Furulunden or one of the other nice areas we have in our district. Running or walking, the most important thing is to move and feel that summer is on its way.
