Experiences
Anne
39 years old • Venice Half-Marathon • 2 minutes to read
My only experience was a few jogs from 10 years ago! I started from scratch for this preparation.
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What was your running experience before embarking on this goal?
I had, as my only experience, a few jogs from 10 years ago! I started from scratch for this preparation.
How did your preparation go?
It was gradual and perfect. In the last weeks, it was tough to find time for all workouts, especially the long ones, due to personal, professional, and family organization, and weather conditions!
What was your goal for this race?
A stopwatch: I wanted to be under 2 hours.
So on D-day, how did it go?
Thanks to the advice, I managed the race well by telling myself "1km to get into it" then "4x5km to run" as if they were independent. The last 2 km were tough, especially the last one with the small bridges to cross just before the finish.
Running in St. Mark's Square with water underfoot due to the high tide and family cheering—it's eternally etched, a great race!
It was worth it, I gave my all.
What did you appreciate about Campus's support?
The plan's visibility, the workouts' gradual nature, and all the advice within the knowledge section. I really felt supported!
What's next for you?
I'd like to improve my time in a future half-marathon in Lyon in a year!
