Journalist turned runner, Hugo Clément, continues to impress. After the Maxi-Race and its 100 kilometers in duo with Mathieu Blanchard in 2025, he signed up for his very first marathon in Annecy.
Not fazed at all. Still well accompanied, here with Théo Detienne as a luxury pacer and Charlotte Morel for the first 13 kilometers, Hugo Clément managed to complete the race. And with a great time: 2 hours 52 minutes and 55 seconds! That’s a pace of 4:06 per kilometer. He completed the first half-marathon in 1 hour and 26 minutes.
The journalist was able to share his thoughts on the race via his Instagram account. “First marathon at the Marathon d’Annecy, a beautiful setting, amazing volunteers, encouragement all along. It was crazy, it was tough, I will remember it for the rest of my life,” he explains. Regarding his pace, he doesn’t hold back and mentions that the end of the race was more challenging, especially after Théo Detienne left at the 29th kilometer (he had already completed the Annecy half-marathon this Saturday in 1:06, note). “2h52min55sec at the finish, 4:06/km. We did well to start cautiously because I struggled in the last two kilometers (…) I had to dig deep to maintain the pace.”
The journalist secured a well-deserved 187th place.
