Beginners or confirmed, all running enthusiasts have found the Monaco Run
A few minutes before the starting signal, the preparation techniques differ according to the runners. Some athletes multiply back and forth, even heels-buttocks. Others stretch carefully or, in their bubble, listen to sound to increase their motivation on this Sunday.
At the call of the announcer, all these beautiful people gather on the starting line of this Monaco Run, twelfth of the name. After last year’s edition, reserved for professionals only, 212 running enthusiasts collected their bibs. Confirmed as beginners. To win or just to challenge yourself.
“I put all
my guts”
10:30 a.m. sharp. The runners set off to swallow five kilometers of asphalt
. A flat route, apart from a slight climb before entering the Louis-II tunnel, conducive to records.In 2020, the stratospheric Joshua Cheptegei had also exploded the stopwatch by completing the race in 12 minutes and 51 seconds.
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A world record for the 5 km road, recently beaten in Barcelona (12’49”).
This Sunday, the winner did not have the stature of the Ugandan, of course, but the Dane Axel Christensen, 17, still won a great victory in the snatch in 13’42”, one second before Raphaël Montoya and four seconds before Vidar Johansson.“The last kilometer, I put all my guts to go for it”
reacts the one who won the record of his country. Among the women, Margaux Sieracki crossed the finish line in 15’32”, a mere second behind Liv Westphal’s French record, set on the same course in 2020.“It’s infuriating to miss this record for so little blows the resident of the Fontainebleau pole, usually accustomed to 1500m track and 10 km road.
I will come back to Monaco to beat him. It is a very beautiful course. We can restart at the end, despite the fatigue. “
At 8:30 a.m., the City Trail, a 9km course, brought together 204 participants.