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Fólk eigi ekki að vera feimið við sleipi­efnið
IS⚽ Sports12 hr. ago

Fólk eigi ekki að vera feimið við sleipi­efnið

Egill Örn Gunnarsson, a runner and marketing director at Öskju car rental company, encourages people not to fear the 'sleipiefni' (a term likely referring to a specific product or event related to running) during races and urges runners to draw energy from their environment. He emphasizes the importance of proper preparation for longer runs, including gear testing before race day. Egill shares his extensive experience in various races, both local and international, and recounts personal stories, such as starting to run in honor of a friend who passed away from cancer. He highlights the support provided by the Baldvin Runarsson Memorial Fund and mentions his participation in the Súlur Vertical race, which he describes as a significant challenge. He also offers ten tips for runners, including avoiding new equipment on race day and using environmental energy to stay motivated.

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Fólk eigi ekki að vera feimið við sleipi­efnið

Egill Örn Gunnarsson, a runner and marketing director at Öskju car rental company, encourages people not to fear the 'sleipiefni' (a term likely referring to a specific product or event related to running) during races and urges runners to draw energy from their environment. He emphasizes the importance of proper preparation for longer runs, including gear testing before race day. Egill shares his extensive experience in various races, both local and international, and recounts personal stories, such as starting to run in honor of a friend who passed away from cancer. He highlights the support provided by the Baldvin Runarsson Memorial Fund and mentions his participation in the Súlur Vertical race, which he describes as a significant challenge. He also offers ten tips for runners, including avoiding new equipment on race day and using environmental energy to stay motivated.

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