Rachel Berchtold — a marathon runner.
In the 2010 Zurich marathon she achieved a personal best of 2:47’10 to come fourth. “I run because I love feeling strong – mentally and physically,” she says. “When I run I feel happy and free.”
Your Run For Your Life Moment:
"It was in Boston, USA in the spring of 2008 that I first passed the finish line of a marathon — completely over the moon and full of endorphins! It was a very proud and special feeling to have completed a 42.2km run, starting out at the back of a starting field of 30,000 and pushing forward with every kilometer, overtaking other runners and getting closer to your goal with every step. No wonder this wasn’t my last marathon – but who would have thought that I would cross the finish line of my third marathon as Swiss champion?"
Date of Birth: 29.07.1980
Weekly km: 60-80km
Discipline: Marathon
Pre-race meal: Pasta
Best recovery tip: Travelling
Favourite ODLO clothing: Jacket TRACK
Next goal: EM Qualification Marathon
Advice: If you can dream it you can do it
Motto: Born to Run