Anders was born in Tønsberg, but now live in Oslo. After several years in the Norwegian national team he will now focus on dominating the FIS Marathon Cup with his brother for years to come and qualify for the World Cup and Olympic five-mile.
Favourite clothing:
Running Short
These shorts are airy even when you’re training hard. They fit well and I think they are stylish too.
Wasa Race Base layer
This, I use a lot. Perfect fit and terrific diversion of moisture and heat.
M. Everest Shell Jacket
A very functional jacket with many outstanding features. The triple-adjustable hood and the vents under the arms are just a few examples. It really shows that it has taken time to develop this near-perfect garment.
Last Sunday it was time for the fourth race in the Ski Classics 2012. Tartu Marathon in Estonia, 63 km along a slightly undulating and beautiful path. It’s a classic contest between the World Cup city Otepää and Elva.
Anders Aukland finished at fourth place with time 02:43:23.4. He is now at an overall fifth place so far in the tournament, while his team Team Xtra Personell are on top among the competing teams.
A close second in Marcialonga! 2012-01-30
The last three kilometers to the finish is one long uphill climb. When Jorgen Aukland, Anders Aukland and Jerry Ahrlin stumbled uphill climb to the finish in Cavalese, the other could not keep up. It looked to be a triple for the Norwegian team X-tra Personnel Ahrlin but finally had to leave for the Czech Stanislav Rezac and finished fourth. Congratulations!
Preparing for Marcialonga 2012-01-19
After the race in Jizerska I have been training at home for a few days. At the moment, there is a lot of snow and great weather conditions in Oslo. On January 20 I´ll go to Obertilliach in Austria to participate in Dolomittenlauf, 42 km classical style. Then I train in Toblach for a few days to prepare myself for the season´s highlight; Marcialonga! Most important right now is to stay healthy and get prepared for this upcoming race.
Photo: Ski Classics 2012
The long distance cross-country ski cup Ski Classics 2012 is running! 2012-01-09
Sunday, January 8 the long distance cross-country ski cup Ski Classics started in the Czech Republic with Jizerska Padesatka. 50km of classic skiing in the rugged terrain around the Czech Bedrichov. The weather conditions were not good, but the skiing and the surroundings were beautiful.
Jorgen Aukland, competing for Team Xtra personel, came in at fifth place with the time 02:22:09.8. We congratulate and wish continued success!
Next competition in the seven races long contest ”Ski Classics” will be Marcialonga in Italy on 29th January.
The season is finally here 2011-12-27
The season is here and I won a opening race in Norway ahead of Martin Johnsrud Sundy. 18th of December we were planning on going to La Scambeda, Livigno but it was cancelled because of lack of snow. I’m in great shape now and would have gladly competed in the WC in Rogla, but the NSF wanted skiers from unionteams and not cross-country teams. Now it’s time for hard training until the 8th of January when the World Cup begins.
The season is starting! 2011-11-11
In October we went to Val Senales, Italy for a training camp. It was a great moment to get altitude and snow training aswell. Now back in Scandinavia the season is approaching. We aim to start in Beitostølen, Norway or Bruksvallarna in Sweden. It depends on where the snow comes! I feel good about starting up the season, even though the important races won’t start until next year.
Winner of Norefjelltrippelen, congratulaions! 2011-09-03
The last and final round of the N3 was Norefjellløpet, 23 km of rough terrain. Anders won the race by a margin of nearly 23 minutes, wearing Swedemount's Runing Shorts, and with a profit margin of almost 23 minutes.
Congratulations Anders!
The earlier races in N3 has been cross country skiing and cycling.
Toppidrettsveka 2011 2011-08-12
Anders Aukland took fourth place in both the rollerskiing race (classic style, 24 km mass start) and the off-road cycle race during Toppidrettsveka held in Aure and Kristiansund in Norway. This year, both the World Cup and World Championships in rollerskiing were held here. In addition to rollerskiing there were running competitions arranged in different classes and even cycle races for children.
Anders brings home the victory in Norefljellrennet 2011-04-02
Just 1.5 hours drive from Oslo is the start to this classic race. 65 km in a tough mountain scenery is the challenge for the skiers. Anders won with the time 03:47:47, beating the Swedish skiers Daniel Rickardsson and Jörgen Brink.
Anders placed fourth in Birkebeinerloppet 2011-03-19
Anders crossed the finishing line as fourth with the time 02:39:57. The race of 54 km classic style is Norway’s contribution to the FIS Marathon Cup – Ski Classics. The one who has “birch legs” (birkebeiner) is a real strong man who doesn’t fold in the first place according to the legend. The race goes from start in Tingstadjordet to finish in Lillehammer.
Anders placed fourth in Vasaloppen 2011 2011-03-06
This year’s Vasalopp, the 87th in a row, Anders came in a honourable fourth place with the time 03:52:02. The race had 14,730 skiers and the battle at the top was close all the way to the end in Mora.
Anders wins the 5 mile race in JIZERSKÁ PADESÁTKA, Czech republic 2011-01-09
Anders won the 50 km race in JIZERSKÁ PADESÁTKA, Czech Republic with the time 02:05:40, classic style. This classic race started out as a part of mountaineers’ training in the 60’s to prepare them for extra tough missions.
Marcialonga 70 km classical style 2012-01-19
Marcialonga in Italy, on January 29, is part of Ski Classics 2012. The race is 70 km long in a classic style with a tough ending up to Cavalese. In this race I will run against Peter Northug. As you can understand – this is an important race! The expectations are high with a lot of Norwegians and Swedes present in Marcialonga.
Photo: Ski Classics 2011
World Cup soon to be 2011-12-27
Now it will be hard training until the 8th of January. After that it’s time for the first race in the World Cup that will be in Jizerka, Czech Republic
The Långloppscup is starting the 19 December 2011-11-29
The start of the cup is the 19 December in Livigno, Italy. The race is 42 km skate and is called La Scambeda.
After that a long period of training is coming during Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Then I’m heading to Jizerska in Czech Republic for the next big race 8 January.
Upcoming events:
• 22 January - Dolomitenlauf, Austria
• 29 January - Marcialonga, Italy
• 5 February - König Ludviglauf, Germany
• 19 February - Tartu Skimarathon, Estonia
• 4 March - Vasaloppet, Sweden
• 10 March - 5 mil i Holmenkollen, Norway
• 17 March - Birkebeineren, Norway
• 31 March - Norefjell, Norway
Focus on the Olympics in Sochi 2014 2011-07-15
Anders goal is to successfully participate in the Norwegian nation team in the Olympics in Sochi 2014. He will primarily focus on the distance 50 km.
