Once a marathon runner, always a marathon runner

2024-08-31 16:42:49

The huge success of this summer’s marathon has certainly made more than one person want to run one one day. Well, they can rely on a book “Marathon Runner” published by Errols, which reveals the secrets of physical and mental preparation for the 42.195 km distance.

The marathon “is a long endeavor, unpleasant on paper, but also desirable.” ©Pixabay

this book Foreword by Amélie Mauresmo (Roland Garros tournament director and former tennis champion) Turning to the marathon (an impressive record of 3 hours and 14 minutes in Sebastien in 2022), for all the clichés endemic to the sport, there is nothing boring about it. There is no doubt that this work is Four handwritings, one side depicting Yoann Kowal, professional runner and middle distance specialist (Multiple French champion, 2014 European champion in Zurich 3000m steeplechase), The other is Mateo Benoist-Fritsch, a sports journalist and simple runner.

“A true experience, but told in a fictional way”

In the preface, the two also stated that the book was “prepared for Mr. and Madea.”Everyone”. The story is based on “real experiences but told in a fictionalized way, with time, place, meetings, characters and fictional plot.” As written, the goal is “Anyone can identify with the amateur runner (Matéo) and listen to the advice of the professional (Yoann).

This gathering of two running enthusiasts gave A story is divided into eight chapters (“Marathon? But why?!”, “Strong body submission”, “No pressure, only 42 kilometers”, “Bandage the wound, think about the wound!”…) Decorate with various boxes (“Is running a marathon a masochist?”, “Exercise and cross-sport”, “Sports drinks”…) And some color photos.

Target London and Amsterdam

What we did not say and which is the framework of this book is that after many international selections and medals, Yoann has set herself the challenge of running the London Marathon, while Matéo accepted a friend’s slightly crazy offer to run the Amsterdam Marathon (October 2022). As you can see, Marathon Man is about two running enthusiasts meeting each other through conversation and their own experiences.

“Effects of increased shortness of breath and body falling to the ground”

To understand the outcome of their shared, intersecting adventures, you’ll certainly have to read further. Simple and easy to read. What is certain is that “in the streets of both cities, at the finish line, in front of Buckingham Palace or on the track at the Olympic Stadium in the Netherlands, the same applause clashes, the shortness of breath increases, the impact of objects falling to the ground.”

Unfortunately, it’s hard to fully identify with amateur runners. In fact, Mateo Benoist-Fritsch has been doing this for 22 years “Running is a release and a leisure activity” I hope to finish the Amsterdam Marathon with “3 hours and 15 minutes of hard work”. For the average Sunday runner who dreams of one day running their first marathon in four or five hours, that’s one hell of a performance and a slightly overly ambitious goal. But don’t worry, this won’t ruin the reading. As Amelie Mauresmo said, “If this book pushes a few people to run, then everything is won.”

“marathon runner”

Authors: Yoann Kovar and Matteo Benoist Fritsch

Aerolus Publishing

188 pages, €17

1725244883
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