Through Benoit Galley
Published on 15 Nov 20 at 14:24
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The runner Frédéric Deglos decided to slow down. At 48, he no longer just wants to run. He took a liking to triathlon. He diversifies his training between swimming, cycling and still running. Interview.
News: Frédéric Deglos, since when have you been running?
Frédéric Deglos: I really started to dedicate myself to running at 35 [il a 48 ans]. I had done a little in my youth, in UNSS. Then, I mostly played football. I played in Tréon, near Dreux (Eure-et-Loir), where I lived. I also did handball, badminton, tennis, table tennis and a bit of rugby. Then, when I arrived in the region, I continued to play football in Grand-Quevilly, until I was 35. I started running afterwards. I joined the Sport Aventure de Manneville, which trains in Pont-Audemer.
10 km specialist
What is your best result in running?
FD : I believe that my best memory remains my second place at the Corrida de Caen. It was very nice. I got my best results in 2012-2013. I was regional half marathon champion and I finished 39th in the French cross country championships. I have participated twice in the French semi championships, once in Bois-Guillaume and another time at the Stade de France. I have completed six marathons. I had done that of Rennes in 2 h 36. I also obtained five titles of champion of France of the elected officials, but the level is lower. My specialty was the 10 km road. At best, I ran it in 32 minutes. Today, I do them more in 33 or 34 minutes. At the moment, I’m mainly looking for races to make me happy.
Why did you join the Amicale du Roumois 4 years ago?
FD : I was at Sport Aventure in Mannevile, with a good group. Then, Stéphane Liaudet [le président de l’Amicale du Roumois, 2AR] presented me with an interesting project. I took charge of a group of runners. Over the years, the group has grown. I took care of several very good juniors. The group is made up of runners of all levels. I have the 1st degree coaching diploma which allows me to train departmental and regional level athletes. I am still thinking of training for two years, the time to train other people.
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“My weak point: swimming”
Why did you decide to focus on triathlon?
FD : For two years, I wanted to diversify. My athletic career ends slowly. Physically, I no longer feel able to run 90 km per week to train. I reduced to 40-50 km. I swim in Grand-Couronne. I have to improve in this discipline which is my weak point. In triathlons, I often catch up on the cycling event and especially running. I have done the Pont-Audemer triathlon twice, that of Villeneuve-sur-Lot (Lot-et-Garonne). I like the atmosphere of the triathlon. In winter, I participate in cross or trails and from May, I compete in triathlons.
How do you live this period of confinement?
FD : I am especially sad for the young people who cannot participate in the races which are canceled. For my part, I participated in the events that have taken place such as the Nassandres trail. Living near the forest of La Londe, I can easily train. I also do home trainer. On the other hand, it gets stuck for swimming since the pools are closed. “
