Marin Björgen had planned to make a comeback in Marcialonga at the end of January.
But it did not happen when the Norwegian had failed to register with the international doping system in time.
But now it's time for the long-awaited comeback, and according to Björgen it's about mixed feelings.
- It is very new to me, I have never even been to Sälen.
I'm excited and looking forward to it, she says.
Björgen's coach Magnar Dalen thinks it is impossible to predict whether Björgen will end up on the podium or not, something she agrees with.
- I have done the work I have planned.
So we'll see if that's enough to stay in the lead.
How do you see the challenge of running nine miles?
- It is brutal, it seems good before, so it can be a fast race, she says and continues:
- But I have trained on it and should hopefully manage nine miles.
It will be most difficult after six, seven miles.