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Quite a few Faroese runners have probably run their first marathon in Copenhagen. And every year a fair number of Faroese take part in the Copenhagen Marathon. Indeed, relative to population, there are sometimes almost as many Faroese as Danes taking part. On the list of Faroese entrants this year I have found 28 names. But there are no doubt several other Faroese on the list who are not registered as Faroese. You are welcome to write a comment below the article and let us know that you are taking part too. The names so far are:
Albert Johannesen, Absalon Hansen, Andrass Joensen, Andrias Hansen, Fríðrikur Bláhamar, Herluf Jacobsen, Hilmar Høgenni, Jóannes Ortind, Jógvan Olsen, Jóhan E. Simonsen, Jósvein Herup Olsen, Sigrid Olsen, Arnfinn Johannesen, Durita í Grótinum, Eirkur Joensen, Heðin D. Poulsen, Jannick Vestergaard, Jógvan Lassen, Jónálvur Johannesen, Morid Jacobsen, Regin Jóannesarson, Rói Nolsøe and Rósely Reynstind.
The Faroese can expect somewhat warmer weather than they have been used to during their preparations. On Sunday afternoon the forecast is for as much as 18–20 degrees, which for a Faroese could almost be called tropical heat. Fortunately the race is in the morning, and when the start goes it should probably be no more than a modest 10 degrees. So the trick is to hurry to the finish before it gets too hot.
Several of the Faroese have prepared really well. Among others, Bragdið’s marathon group has done many regular runs of between 24 km and 34 km. So even though not all of them are that young any more, we can still hope that a few personal bests will be set.
The Faroese marathon record belongs to this runner and dog lover. It is 25 years since Absalon Hansen set the record (2:27:58). He is unlikely to run that fast on Sunday, but the question is whether he can once again get close to the 3-hour mark, which is magical for many.
FÍF wishes all the Faroese the best of luck. Don’t forget to come to Østerbro Stadion to cheer on Bjørk tomorrow at 17:45, when she runs for the Nordic title over 10,000 metres.
