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Nov 26, 2025
Sarah Lahti, a groundbreaking Swedish elite middle- and long-distance runner, shares her remarkable journey to becoming the first Swedish woman to run 10K in under 31 minutes. She discusses her record-breaking performance in Lille and her recovery from a stress fracture that nearly sidelined her. Sarah dives into her training strategies, race execution, and how her past injuries have reshaped her motivation. With her sights set on upcoming cross-country championships, Sarah's resilience and ambition shine through as she prepares for her next athletic challenges.
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Two Season Goals Achieved
- Sarah Lahti described hitting both her season goals: sub-15 for 5000m and sub-31 for 10k, celebrating both achievements.
- She said the 10k in Lille felt especially significant and slightly more difficult to achieve than the 5k.
Stress Fracture Midseason Scare
- Sarah recounted getting a stress reaction in her foot shortly after track season, barely able to put weight on it.
- She took full rest, used a walking boot, then progressed with cycling before returning to running.
Rest Then Gradual Return
- When injured, Sarah took absolute rest for two weeks and used a protective boot for three weeks.
- She then started cycling and gradually reintroduced running once pain allowed.