![]() ![]() ![]() Robben is regarded as one of the best Dutch players of all-time and scored over 200 goals in a trophy-laden career. Then you notice what something like that does to your body, but I made it." ![]() "Then it's surviving and entering my first marathon. In the beginning I was a bit preoccupied with a time, but at a certain point you throw that overboard. Thanks to everyone for that, that got me through. "That audience on the side helps you so much. I often went deep and had to fight often enough, but this was also a real fight," the former Netherlands international told local channel Rijnmond, via Goal. Robben, who won league titles in Holland, England, Spain and Germany, averaged a hugely impressive pace of 7 minutes and 23 seconds per mile.īut footage of Robben running the race shows him feeling the effects of such a mammoth sporting task and he admitted afterwards it was a "real fight". Ultra marathoner Candice Burt’s Forrest Gump-style endurance feat is getting ready for the record books. He ran the race alongside Erben Wennemars, a former Dutch speed skater who set three world records during his career. It was a gruelling 26.2 mile course all around Rotterdam but Robben did it in three hours, 13 minutes and 40 seconds. This, however, was a different type of challenge as Robben had to keep a steadier pace for a longer period of time. 5K Training Plans Beginners 5K (8 weeks, 913 miles per week) Break 20 Minutes 5K (8 weeks, 1840 miles per week) Break 30 Minutes 5K (8 weeks, 1220 miles per week) 10K Training Plans. His pace has never been in doubt and he still had that blistering speed in his final years at Bayern. Training before you set your sights on the finish line of your 26.2 mile run is really important to help you. For years fans have enjoyed seeing dart down the flanks, cutting in on that trusty left foot and curling one into the top bins.Īrjen Robben completed the first marathon of his life over the weekend. Download our FREE Ultimate Marathon Guide. However the Netherlands legend only played seven times in all competitions and decided to call it a day.īut he's still keeping himself fit and active and on Sunday, participated in the Rotterdam Marathon. The 38-year-old retired from football for the second time in July, having come back to play for boyhood club Groningen. Former Bayern Munich and Chelsea star Arjen Robben has completed his first ever marathon in an incredible time. ![]()
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