Therese Johaug's Reaction to Frida Karlsson's Injury: 'No! God No'

In the world of skiing, Frida Karlsson's recent injury has drawn significant attention. "No! God no," exclaimed Therese Johaug when she learned about the news from Expressen. Rather than joining her team for a training camp in Italy, Karlsson will be focusing on alternative training methods such as gym workouts and cycling at a high altitude in Tenerife due to an overstrained foot, an issue that has reportedly persisted for several years, as pointed out by expert Anders Blomquist.

Johaug voiced her concerns regarding the timing of this setback, especially considering it's less than a month before the start of the competitive season. "Will she even be able to compete before Christmas?" Johaug questioned. This period is crucial as athletes aim to optimize their training beforehand.

Johaug aims to start her competitive season on November 23rd at Beitostölen, right alongside the Swedish skiers who will debut in Bruksvallarna. The World Cup season is set to kick off the following week in Ruka, Finland, on November 29th.

Johaug's competition program for the upcoming season includes several key events leading up to the World Championships in Trondheim.

Therese Johaug's Competition Schedule 2024-25: - November 23: 10 km classical, Beitostölen (national competition) - November 24: 10 km free, Beitostölen (national competition) - November 29: 10 km classical, Ruka (World Cup) - December 1: 20 km free mass start, Ruka (World Cup) - December 6: 10 km free, Lillehammer (World Cup) - December 8: 20 km skiathlon, Lillehammer (World Cup) - December 15: 20 km classical, Davos (World Cup) - Johaug may choose not to participate here. - January 15: 10 km classical, Hamar (Norwegian Championships) - January 18: 20 km skiathlon, Hamar (Norwegian Championships)

Possible events at the World Championships in Trondheim include: - March 2: 20 km skiathlon - March 4: 10 km classical - March 6: 4x7.5 km relay - March 9: 50 km free.