Author: Jens Waechter
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Project TransFrance: The Route Revealed!
š Project TransFrance: The Route Revealed! šš«š·š©šŖ After months of planning, refining, and visualizing every step, Iām beyond excited to finally share the official route for Project TransFrance ā my solo, self-supported run across the entire breadth of France. This journey will cover over 1,000 kilometers, averaging 60 kilometers per day, and will take me from the rugged coast…
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Why Rest is Crucial for Athletes During Illness
Rest, Recovery, and Resilience: Navigating Illness During Training As endurance athletes, weāre conditioned to push through discomfort, to embrace the grind. However, when faced with a chest infection and accompanying body aches, itās crucial to recognise that rest isnāt a setbackāitās a strategic move towards long-term success. The Importance of Rest During Illness Engaging in…
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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 interestingāpeople know why, but they donāt know who the person is behind this challenge. So, hereās a little introduction to the person behind…
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When Fatigue Hits: Adjust Without Guilt
This week, Iām feeling the strain of balancing my endurance training with my daily job as a tech instructor. On top of that, Iām teaching a class, which takes a lot of energy. Last week, I ran nearly 40 km, and this week, Iām 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 2026āover 1000 km at a pace of 60 km per dayāeach 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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