Author: Jens Waechter
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Meet Jens: The Inspiration Behind Project TransFrance
Who is the Person Behind Project TransFrance? When people hear about my plan to run over 1,000 kilometers across France, the first question they ask is usually why? But my dad recently pointed out something interesting—people know why, but they don’t know who the person is behind this challenge. So, here’s a little introduction to the person behind…
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When Fatigue Hits: Adjust Without Guilt
This week, I’m feeling the strain of balancing my endurance training with my daily job as a tech instructor. On top of that, I’m teaching a class, which takes a lot of energy. Last week, I ran nearly 40 km, and this week, I’m supposed to increase by 10%. But with the wet, cold weather…
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Training Strategies for Long-Distance Running
Training As I continue preparing for my self-supported run across France in 2026—over 1000 km at a pace of 60 km per day—each training session is becoming more crucial. The physical, mental, and logistical demands of this challenge are immense, and my approach has been a constant process of adaptation and refinement. Mileage and Adaptation…
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The first Step
Running Beyond Limits: A Journey of Endurance, Resilience, and Self-Discovery Across France. It starts with an idea and a desire. For me, it was the spark of defiance against the odds, the will to reclaim what I was told might be lost forever. Life has thrown its fair share of challenges my way, but perhaps…
Project Trans France '26 