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Wondering what she did to not lose it completely, we talked about going outside. Hanne explained that it really helped her find a light and hope in these times. For me she said, \u201cthis meant starting to align my mind, body and spirit with the wonders of moving my body freely in the open and starting to embrace the cold with my own warmth\u201d. She started running again, and at first she said, \u201cit was cold, heavy and felt quite useless actually\u201d. But it didn’t make her give up on it. After a while, she explained that the runs became faster, stronger, warmer and longer. And that she was able to finally channel her energy and the power that she had felt being suppressed during the lockdown. Something we all can relate to- constantly suppressing what we feel to adapt to that new way we all had to live. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Going outside and working out is something that is a big part of the way children are raised in Scandinavia. Something I recognised in Hannne\u2019s way of thinking was the Scandinavian lifestyle Hanne was focused on, but what made it so great? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I feel empowered and at peace. Don\u2019t get me wrong she said: \u201crunning doesn\u2019t automatically vanish any other struggles and challenges I face, but it switches the focus from the severity of whatever is hanging heavy on my shoulders, and rather empowers me to push through it.\u201d Embracing our body, our power and our warmth enable us to become stronger, tougher and more confident in our ability to handle whatever should stand in our way. Explaining \u201cBy running, I forced myself to realise that my happiness and freedom is not limited to the challenges I face, but rather by the power we each hold within to push through, regardless of the hopelessness. Regardless of the fear. Regardless of the loneliness. And rather because of me knowing I\u00b4ll be more than strong enough to stand steady in storms.\u201d Something I sure could need some of but going outside is not always as easy as it seems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I know that sometimes you need a little extra push to get outside, especially in the cold. Hanne had her own little trick up her sleeve. Telling me \u201crunning in the cold, norwegian weather can be a struggle. That\u2019s why I love wearing my Kari Traa wool underwear while facing the cold.\u201d Being made from 100% Merino wool, and designed by Norwegians who know the harshness of what the outside has to offer. She said \u201cIt keeps me warm and comfortable when facing stormy weather.\u201d Wool enables the body to breathe and regulate the temperature by using my own warmth to keep you ready at all times. \u201cI noticed a huge shift in my endurance and performance, as well as my feeling of mastery, after running with real wool and smart design. I hold the warmth and power, and Kari Traa helps me channel it to reach new lengths.\u201d I can for sure say that that sounded way easier than it sometimes feels like, but maybe we all just need to give it a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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