Therese Johaug is ready for a new milestone. She is set to make her marathon debut at one of the world’s most prestigious events.

After her stellar performance in Copenhagen, Therese Johaug is aiming higher and dreams of the 2028 Olympics. Now, she is ready to tackle the marathon distance.  

In the podcast she hosts with Emil Gukild, she reveals that she is set to participate in the Valencia Marathon in Spain.

“This is huge for me. Last week I said maybe, but now I have received my bib number,” Johaug stated in the podcast.

The Valencia Marathon will mark Johaug’s first marathon experience. 

Dreaming of a new Olympics

Therese Johaug was the fastest among all European women at the Copenhagen Half Marathon on September 20, finishing with a time of 1:08:43. Had Johaug competed in the World Championship category, she would have placed 19th.

Read More on Langrenn.com – Now Johaug is Europe’s fastest: “Now I can come home to Norway with my honor intact”

This has fueled the former cross-country skiing queen’s ambitions, and following her race in Denmark, the 38-year-old hinted that she is tempted by the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. 

The Valencia Marathon is scheduled for December 6. However, Johaug will be competing in another prestigious race this Saturday, as she lines up for the Hytteplanmila in Hole. 

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