When you talk about the legacy of distance running, leaving out Sifan Hassan is almost a crime. The Dutch sensation has redefined endurance athletics. From storming the track with claiming 3 gold and 3 bronze medals at the Olympics, to conquering the roads, her rise is nothing short of legendary. After dominating the track, Hassan set her sights on the marathon world, and in 2023, she made a jaw-dropping debut at the London Marathon, clinching victory despite mid-race setbacks. Since then, she has stacked marathon wins like trophies, with her latest triumph coming at the Sydney Marathon. But it was not all smooth sailing…

Behind the glory lies a brutal grind that nearly neutralized her. Her marathon training.

In a chat with The Female Athlete Project, when asked about her toughest sessio

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