Spring Snyggt - med Jesus och Manne 268. Almgrens Europeiska Rekord
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Jan 15, 2025 
Andreas Almgren, a remarkable Swedish long-distance runner who set a new European record in the Valencia 10k, shares his thrilling journey to victory, highlighting his training and the electrifying final sprint. He reveals a pivotal 1,000-meter workout that hinted at his record-breaking potential. The conversation also touches on the camaraderie in training and emotional challenges athletes face, making it clear that endurance running is as much about mindset as it is about physical capability.
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Almgren's European Record
- Andreas Almgren recently won the Valencia 10k road race, setting a new European record of 26:53.
- He was surprised by his performance, having only expected a sub-27 time.
Almgren's Form and Expectations
- Almgren believed he was in sub-27 form but didn't anticipate such a fast time with a negative split.
- He felt his form return about 10 days before the race.
Racing Against Lobalu
- Almgren had raced against Lobalu four times this season, losing each time.
- Despite this, Almgren aimed to stay with the leaders and minimize effort, focusing on the finish.