city Valencia We’ll celebrate the December long weekend in style. On Sunday the 7th of this month, one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year will take place: Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich Marathon. It will be the “largest in its history” by the combination … 36,000 runners from 150 different countries.
The 45th edition of the Valencia Marathon will start on 8:15 am In Plaza del Marathon with a total of nine exits. Expectations are so It ends around 3:10 p.m. Inside the City of Arts and Sciences. For this huge event, the Valencia City Council designed a special operation with 510 local police officers With the aim of ensuring the safety and mobility of the city.
Thousands of runners will gather on Sunday to participate in the 45th edition of the Valencia Marathon. He will be one of the greatest absentees Red Iago. The Olympian announced a few days ago that he would not be able to be present at the start because of this Physical problems. “My soul is breaking”“My legs hurt, my body has said enough,” the Madrid runner said on his networks, where he explained.
However, Rojo, who achieved his best marathon mark of 2.07:47 in Valencia in 2023, wanted to analyze road Sharing it with your followers is important advice When you face this difficult profession.
Iago Rojo analyzes the course of the Valencia Marathon
“Today we analyze together the 2025 Valencia Marathon circuit, which is already here,” the Olympic athlete says at the beginning of the video, which he shared on his Instagram account. About the race, out of total 42.5 km, He confirms that it is “amazing” and “One of the most superficial in Europe”. However, the broker admits this “He has his little tricks”.
At the start, Rojo encourages runners to enjoy the race “Amazing sunrise”. “It’s unique and will stay in your mind forever,” he says. As for The first areaHe says, “The matter begins with a slight decline of the bridge facing the area towards Al Mina Street.”
“the The first kilometers are bearableBut then we will enter the university area until we reach the Mestalla stadium area a few kilometers away boring», he continues to explain.
After passing through the university area again, Rojo confirms: “We will soon be in.” Half marathon». “A lot of things are going to start happening there,” he announced. “In no time we will be back river area, “The best in Valencia for running: good asphalt, wide streets and the profile practically slopes down,” he points out.
Once you reach kilometer 30, a complex section begins: “On Avenida de la Paz is the only moment when “The road is getting a little rough.” However, Rojo recommends staying calm and focused: “You don’t mind losing a few seconds in that kilometre.”
“Divide the race into blocks of the fastest series you’ve ever done.”
Red Iago
Olympic athlete
Then A. will come ‘Very mental area’. “Until kilometer 36 we will move away from the city centre, but once we pass this kilometre, we will turn left and start facing the river area,” he explains.
Already in Blue walkwayIn the final leg of the marathon, Rojo encourages runners to “have fun.” “Few marathons have a beautiful finish like this. You earned it, raise your arms.”
Iago Rojo’s advice for the Valencia Marathon
In addition to analyzing the popular marathon course, the Olympic athlete wanted to give “Basic advice for the mind” For runners, which will help them pass the 42.5-kilometre track.
“Divide the race into blocks “One of the fastest series I’ve ever done,” explains Rojo, who points it out “I always divide the race into seven thousandBecause the hardest training we do is 3 versus 7000. I will divide the race into six and seven thousand.