"Petter Engdahl, the 2022 champion, arrives at the 2026 Transvulcania Ultramarathon less than three weeks after racing the Boston Marathon. In the following interview, Petter talks about his spring training and motivation to run a marathon, how he's trained for various distances over the past few years, and his approach to tackling the 2,500-meter final descent of Transvulcania."
Petter Engdahl, Sweden's 2022 Transvulcania Ultramarathon champion, returns to compete in the 2026 edition with minimal recovery time following the Boston Marathon, which he completed less than three weeks prior. The interview covers his spring training regimen and the motivations behind his decision to race a marathon during his preparation cycle. Engdahl discusses his training approach across various distances over recent years and shares insights into his specific strategy for managing the challenging 2,500-meter final descent that characterizes the Transvulcania course. His experience and tactical planning demonstrate his commitment to competing at the highest level despite the demanding schedule.
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