Vera Nystad with a new v-record in K75 in the Berlin Marathon – KONDIS

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I had agreed to call Vera Nystad after the race. At 15.28 the contact was established.

– There was a new WR, was the first thing she said at the other end. The next thing was: – How did you do Cato. What a lady, I thought. After a quick summary, we started the interview.

30 km downhill

How was it with you then, Vera?

– Yes, it went very well – on a very nice track. It felt like it was downhill for the first 30 km and flat for the last 12, says an exuberantly satisfied Vera Nystad.

She ran almost “according to recipe” to class victory. To the classic “how are you now” question, she answers:

– I’m having a great time, I’ve been sitting on the lawn outside the Riksdag with good friends, I’ve been to MC Donalds, so here everything is top notch.

– What do you think about your time, Vera?

– I can’t set a new pace anymore, but running in 3.38.58 is great for a 76-year-old woman.

It is not difficult to agree with her. Because that time is good regardless of age for us regular exercisers.

Vera is in a good mood and eagerly talks about what it was like to cross the finish line.

– When I reached the finish line, they knew who I was. I was interviewed, I think it was German TV or radio. I’m not very good at English, but somehow it worked out.


An exuberant world record holder together with Tone Raaen (photo) right after finishing in Berlin on Sunday.

Chicago next

About approx. In 4 weeks you will run in Chicago, and before the start you told me that you had no intention of going all the way to the basement. – Remember it doesn’t apply to life, you said. How far down towards the basement were you today Vera?

– YOU said you were going to go all the way to the basement. So when it started to rain a little, I thought that when he Cato is going to the cellar, I will do it too. I’m happy about that now, so you don’t have to feel guilty for planting that thought in me.

What about the body then, I wonder?

– After 42 km, the body is fantastically good! I have no pain anywhere. It’s clear that I feel it a bit in my muscles, but all in all I’m in brilliant shape.

What are the plans for Chicago?

– No, I have no plans before Wednesday. Then there will be a bit of running before we travel. Then it’s time to rest. My idea for the race is to keep up with my friend. She runs a little later than me, but that’s the idea. Then it becomes a challenge when the shoes are laced and the friskus horse wakes up in me.

Vera radiates energy and joy of running, and it is inspiring to hear her voice. The joy of running is embodied in Vera, so natural and ordinary. She makes running so uncomplicated.

– I am very proud of what I have achieved here today, she says.

Anyone who has tried the marathon distance understands that she has good reason to be. We congratulate Vera Nystad!

Marianne Røhme’s portrait of Vera Nystad from 2020:
Vera Nystad finally home after curfew on Gran Canaria

See also:
Eliud Kipchoge lowered his own world record in the Berlin Marathon


The article is in Norwegian

Tags: Vera Nystad vrecord K75 Berlin Marathon KONDIS

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