But, here we are discussing the possibility of what may happen come early November… I would imagine it’s a challenge Kilian never imagined he would undertake. This challenge is something I thought I would never see. I believe testing is important to have better knowledge of oneself and to apply knowledge in training, racing or projects.” “…From a race where we can have access to fluid and food (almost) when we want, or, to a high climb where we have very limited food and fuel since we need to carry all. On a stable environment (a track) and an easy but steady effort I was testing different fueling and hydration protocols that I hope can help me to improve the energy levels during different goals….” Training comes from knowledge and knowledge comes from testing. “Progression comes from adaptations, adaptations come from training and resting. Many looked on and wondered, why would Kilian run on a track….? It would appear we have an answer. Statistics show that from the ‘test’ run by Kilian earlier in August 2020 that this objective may be possible. Of course, situations my arise that make the attempt not possible.įor perspective, to break the Yiannis Kouros world record, any runner would need to be abale to cover an incredible 7.875-miles per hour. Daylight will be minimal, temperatures will fluctuate greatly and the evening has the potential to be very cold.įor a any performance to stand in regards to records, certain criteria must be met and Måndalen IL and Salomon will guarantee that the necessary protocols are in place. The stadium is outdoor and this in itself brings a whole new dynamic to any 24-hour, especially in Norway during November. To be held at the Måndalen Stadium, the race will potentially happen on November 8th with the provision of +/- 2-days to allow for weather. The additional news that he will attempt the 188.590-mile distance set by Yiannis Kouros is mind-blowing. The news that Kilian will run a 24-hour race on a track is a real surprise. Rather have that than too warm, but still not ideal.” – Zach Bitter That would be a bit cooler than I would like even with warmer clothes. Norway did seem a bit strange with weather, but I suppose he is staying true to limited travel. If anyone can get it on round one though, it’s Kilian. “I think 24 is unique enough and Yannis’ mark stout enough that it will likely take anyone more than one try. Anatoliy Kruglikov ran 171.48-miles in 1995, besides Yiannis Kourus, he is the only one to come close on a track. But many have come along and mixed disciplines, Mike Morton and Zach Bitter to name just two. Scott Jurek, the ultra-running legend mixed road and trail, he ran 165.7-miles in 2010 for 24-hours. For perspective, Camille believes the record is possible and she has great ambitions for over 170-miles personally. He has a 100-mile personal best of 11:46:37.Ĭamille Herron holds the women’s record 167.842 miles from the 2019 worlds in Albi. I tell it that it is not tired and it listens.” Yiannis Kouros stats : Image wikipedia His ability to run remarkabkle distances and times over 100-miles. What followed set the benchmark for road and track running. In 1984 he won Spartathlon in a record time. Yiannis Kouros, the legend of ultra running has always been treated as a god in long-distance running, his stats speak for themselves. Even Kilian himself thought a road race to be highly unlikely.Ĭoronavirus, restricted travel, no races and embracing new challenges seem to be the new normal. Kilian goes on to say… “No problem! This running roads thing is so hard to manage on staying injury free! Looking forward for next year climbing more again □”Ģ020 has been a stange year, races have been cancelled, the FKT scene is booming and mountain running star, Kilian Jornet ran his first official 10km on the road clocking a 29:59 – report HERE.Īll images copyright – all rights reserved Warming up.įor many, Kilian running on the road was a surprise, only a couple of year’s ago, the thought of this was but a dream. I had plan to do different road distances during this year but for the moment I need to recover well □ Maybe in the future, if injures allow would be fun to try to run that far… :)” – Kilian Jornet via whatsapp “Right now I’m pretty injured, trying to start running ok again in a week or so. Kilian Jornet to attempt the 24-hour track record at the Moonvalley 24-Hour, Norway, on November, 8th – Måndalen Stadium. Kilian running his first official 10km on the road.
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