Who?

Victor in charge of customer service and SKIMAN at Alpinstore

What activity?

Barcelona marathon March 2024

Where?

Barcelona, Spain

How long / Result?

2h26'10, 28th out of 20,000 participants

Your goal?

  • Beat my previous record (2h30)
  • Enjoy the event to combine sport and tourism

How did you feel during and after the race?

The course and conditions were perfect for achieving a good time (thanks to the Spanish sun at the beginning of spring).
I managed to achieve two half-marathons almost equivalent (1h13'16 and 1h12'54) so the race was very well managed and catching up (a lot) of people in the second part of the race was very motivating (the Pac-Man mode was activated).
The atmosphere created by the spectators throughout the course was incredible, so many people that it was impossible for me to spot my family during the race.

The feeling of crossing the finish line under the Arc de Triomphe with your goal accomplished is extraordinary. So much emotion thinking about all the preparation for this result, nearly 1600km and 100 hours of training. The post-race paella was well deserved!

Any anecdotes?

  • Thanks to this time I achieved the women's Olympic qualifying time for PARIS2024 (2h26'50) and it's quite rewarding as a "personal achievement".

What gear did you use?

  • During training: Saucony shoes / SCOTT jacket (model RC RUN) to face winter and PLUM cap (model 5 panels) for sunny days.
  • In competition: Nike shoes and Adidas clothing

What do you like most about this type of effort?

I really enjoy "long duration" efforts whether on the road or in trail running and this during all phases:
  • Creating a training plan over several months (15 weeks to prepare for this marathon) by implementing many things daily to achieve your goal is something I appreciate because you feel the progress day after day.
  • During the race, long efforts allow for much more room for tactical/nutrition aspects and really push your body to its limits.
  • After the race, the feeling of accomplishment is indescribable, so go run a marathon!

Congratulations on this great performance!