John Waerner

Completed several long distance races such as the Stockholm Marathon and Lidingö loppet (Sweden) as well as the Sylvester race (Brazil). The 62-year-old has also competed in some long distance ski races like Vasaloppet, Öppet spaar 90 km (Sweden) and Martcialonga 70 km (Italy). John, a retired Funeral Director, has taken care of funerals at the Royal Court of Sweden and now gives some lectures on the subject. He is also an ice hockey coach. Some of “his boys” have been drafted to the NHL. Every year John works for one month for the Swedish Youth Hostel Organisation, Svenska Turistföreningen, STF. His job is to take care of some remote cottages / cabins north of the polar circle and the “guests” that may pass. His friends are the Lapps, the reindeer, some wolverines and the northern lights. In the company of his son, he likes to hike in the Swedish mountain area and both have made a trip around Mont Blanc as well. “I like to run the North Pole Marathon while there still is some ice at the Pole. I like the challenge and am not afraid of a good day's work. Furthermore, it will be interesting to meet some other special people.” says John. He is happily married and has two wonderful kids.