Running into a headwind is never fun. But racers in the Foulées des 2 Rives 14K in Brest, France, faced serious gusts during Sunday’s race, as captured in the video above.
During the race, runners were forced to brace themselves (or slow to a walk) as they crossed the Plougastel Bridge (also known as the Albert-Louppe Bridge) along the course. Weather information from Weather Underground for Brest shows that wind gusts reached higher than 40 miles per hour during the day of the race. According to the website Sportfair.it, the bridge is nearly 100 feet above the Elorn River and is a little more than half a mile in length. More than 400 people participated in the race, and no injuries were reported.
If you know your upcoming race has a chance of having a substantial headwind in spots, there are some ways to train for that. (We can’t promise this will help when it gusts to more than 40 mph, though.)
Brian has spent more than a decade focused on creating compelling news, health, and fitness content—with a particular interest on enthusiast activities like running and cycling. He’s coordinated coverage of major events like the Paris Olympics, Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, and Tour de France, with an eye toward both the professional race and the engaging stories readers love.
