Running Haga parkrun in Stockholm - Visiting the Birthplace of parkrun Sweden

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Ай бұрын

We didn't want to run parkrun in Finland on Ascension Day and then fly straight home, we wanted to make a trip of it. We got the overnight ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm with the thought of running Haga parkrun which was the first parkrun in Sweden!
The ferry was a really cool experience and I'd highly recommend it to anyone thinking of making this journey!
Huge thanks to Claire and her team for being so welcoming and making our Swedish parkrun so wonderful. It was really special to visit the birthplace of parkrun Sweden.
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@geoffh2560 Ай бұрын

What a fabulous trip - love that the parkrun community extends across national boundaries like this!

@NicolaRuns Ай бұрын

It's one of the gorgeous things about international tourism 🤗🥰

@BillyBobJoeSnr Ай бұрын

Sure the heck looks nicer than central Leeds, not so many people cheering you on but still big smiles. You two, when Poppy doesn't have a cold, always have the best of times. Bon voyage indeed... Talking about the Leeds, I had the pleasure of running the Half with a couple of Hyde Parkers. Started with Claire and was chased by Grace until she flew past me in the last mile, both nearly as cheerie as you. Grace told me she was enjoying my energy high-fiving the crowd and just having fun. Everyone managed sub 2 hour so when you see them pass on my regards and thank them for adding to the day's enjoyment.

@NicolaRuns Ай бұрын

Awwww most certainly will do, they are both super lovely! 🥰 Huge congratulations to all of you on running awesome times! 😃

@mattgarner2414 29 күн бұрын

Beautiful! Those copper tents are amazing!

@NicolaRuns 27 күн бұрын

They're awesome aren't they?! Super quirky! 😍

@eddiegaul1903 Ай бұрын

What a cool video Nicola and what a whirlwind of a trip. You must've had to pack a ton of stuff for all the weather types you faced. I remember doing the British Isles tour on Princess Cruises a while back and being quite chilled on the deck of the boat even in the middle of summer. That looked like an awesome park to simply run at. Wide paths, clean and just so many trees. The race looked like it was going to be sparsely populated as well, but it was amazing how quickly people showed up. Your hotel room looked pretty awesome too. Another cool running adventure, I really enjoy your channel and the mini tours I get of Europe.

@NicolaRuns Ай бұрын

Thanks Eddie, yes I was really surprised by how different the weather was! Such variation! I adore parkrun as a way to explore the world 😃

@richardbuck1729 Ай бұрын

Interesting how much the temperature varies between Finland and Sweden. My trip to Norfolk was successful. Loved the viewing towers in Sheringham Park. Also, feeling an urge to return to the Broads with a kayak!

@NicolaRuns Ай бұрын

Yes yes yes, you should definitely paddle your way around the broads! Lol yes the temperature difference was crazy! I wasn't expecting that at all! 🥶🥵

@richsullivan1950 Ай бұрын

Great video Nicola, that tent cafe has to be the most impressive place to grab a cake after a run. Loved how immediately after you used the word 'baltic' - you filmed 30 seconds that was prettuy much the dictionary definition 😄

@NicolaRuns Ай бұрын

Isn't the tent the coolest thing?! Super quirky and really impressive visually 😍

@mattmiller8139 Ай бұрын

Top tip ! If you fly to Arlanda Airport again go to Terninal 3 & get the semi fast stopping trains as they are a lot cheaper than the Arlanda express. It is the same travelling through East Croydon as the semi fast stopping trains are a lot cheaper than the Gatwick Express. In Stockholm, I stayed in Solna last time which was one of the stops on the train like and within walking distance of Haga Park (about 1 1/2 miles).

@NicolaRuns Ай бұрын

Thanks Matt 👍🏼😊

@mattmiller8139 Ай бұрын

Great video, Nicola. I loved Haga Park. I checked it out in 2018 when I went to run at Örebro. I definately want to go back & run there. It is a shame you didn’t have some more time there as there were several other interesting buildings just off the course that you didn’t have time to squeeze into the video. Haga parkrun started on my birthday in August 2016 which was the day I earnt my 50 milestone t-shirt. 🙂

@NicolaRuns Ай бұрын

Thanks 🤗 Oh cool! You definitely have to go back if you share a birthday! 😃😃😃

@crystalball383 Ай бұрын

Congratulations on doing the Nordics double. Absolutely stunning tent, wish it was close by me.

@NicolaRuns Ай бұрын

Thanks, yes it's super cool isn't it! So quirky and such a lovely view too 😍

@jenniferharrison1834 Ай бұрын

My plan for next year! Looks a great trip and adventure!

@NicolaRuns Ай бұрын

It's awesome! I hope you live it as much as we did 🤗

@johnrichards2640 Ай бұрын

Definitely a trip I fancy doing. Probably from Manchester airport

@NicolaRuns Ай бұрын

Yeah, we chased the cheap flights... Manchester would have been easier! 🙃

@alexstransportvideos9368 Ай бұрын

Shipley country park in heanour is a really good park run :)

@NicolaRuns Ай бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation 😃

@samspade2399 29 күн бұрын

great vid as per, thanks for the touring inspiration. Haga parkrun looks aboslutely amazing. What's your favourite Nordic country?! Fave Nordic parkrun? (I've only visited 2 Danish ones so far- was going to do Malmo special last year but when it was cancelled opted for Another CPH one instead)

@NicolaRuns 27 күн бұрын

Ooh I think Norway has to be my favourite because of the incredible train journey from Oslo to Bergen. And I think it might be Bergen parkrun because of the views 😍😍😍 Although if I was running hard I definitely wouldn't say that as it's such a tough route!

@miriamsalo7123 Ай бұрын

Haga parkrun looks lovely in sunshine and what an amazing cafe building. Parkrun trips are definitely the best way to travel but after Finland and Netherlands double, I still feel exhausted and tail walk this Saturday to get a longer break from running. Fab video as always!

@NicolaRuns Ай бұрын

I hear you! My 2 weeks has been Finland, Sweden, Leeds Marathon, Rudding Parkrace 10km, climb Snowdon, Edinburgh Marathon. I Am Done! 🙈😂 I'm unbelievably exhausted 🙃 But I've made some incredible memories 🤗 Time for us to rest and recover now and get out energy levels back! ❤️

@bren70ssss94 Ай бұрын

Great fun , great run , you both look so happy , as you deserve to be 😊

@NicolaRuns Ай бұрын

🤗🤗🤗 awww thanks Bren 😊

@MichaelTinker-dt1rp 27 күн бұрын

had a good parkrun at Stamford park run on saturday 22 mins i did then yestday walked and jogged 25.34 miles non stop from Droyslden to Huddersfield on canal sad news about Rob Burrows

@NicolaRuns 24 күн бұрын

Really sad, he has inspired a lot of people with his bravery and strength 💙💛

@MichaelTinker-dt1rp 24 күн бұрын

@@NicolaRuns i hope he is remembered by everyone at the Leeds Marathon next year

@MichaelTinker-dt1rp Ай бұрын

o wow looks amazing good to see it on here from the comfact of my chair at home

@NicolaRuns Ай бұрын

It's an awesome parkrun and great to do the first one in a country 😃

@MichaelTinker-dt1rp Ай бұрын

@@NicolaRuns Stamford park in Ashton for me on Saturday 1st time for me and it runs past where my old high school was great days there i had 1987 best year for me there

@MichaelTinker-dt1rp 21 күн бұрын

@@NicolaRuns had a good but tough Marsden 10 miler today weather was ok till we got up to the top part of the course then rain blowing at us till lower down i managed 1h 30 was 35th out of 93 runners even though i have a sore shoulder and sore knee i managed ok with free hot drinks and cakes at the end for the runners

@NicolaRuns 19 күн бұрын

@@MichaelTinker-dt1rp the weather is crazy ATM!!! Take care of yourself

@MichaelTinker-dt1rp 18 күн бұрын

@@NicolaRuns will do sore knee at moment so resting till park run on saturday but i go swimming aswell so will still do that