Manuela Soccol

Manuela Soccol

Enjoying life is very important to me so family time, travelling, foodies but definitely running are my priorities. I can also combine my running story with the rest so that is definitely a plus.


My discipline

Trail running and ultrarunning -> Add Tongeren
 

Number of hours’ training per week

10h

 

"The more miles I run,
the more food for my belly."

My conviction for choosing Etixx as sports nutrition partner

In recent years, I have been experimenting with different brands and have not had a fixed line in my sports nutrition. It is definitely an added value to find all the products within one brand, especially if it is well supported.
 

My personal record

Marathon: 2:37:09


My greatest sporting achievements 

  • Winner Tarawera ultra 102 km (ultra trail world tour in New Zealand)
  • 31st place at 2019 World Marathon Championships in Doha Qatar
  • 4th place at the 2016 RIo de Janeiro Olympic Games marathon
  • Belgian champion ultratrail
  • 2x winner of the 20 km of Brussels
  • 2023: first female 100miles ultra trail Kosciuszko (Australië)


My #GiveItYourAll moment in 2024

  • Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc


My social media

Instagram: @running_manuela

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