Summary
Mahamed Mahamed, a British marathon runner, is training for the London Marathon while observing Ramadan, which requires fasting during daylight. He balances late-night training sessions in Morocco to stay competitive while maintaining his religious practices.
Key Facts
- Mahamed Mahamed is one of the fastest British marathon runners, ranking fourth all-time in the UK.
- He is preparing for the London Marathon, where he aims to beat his personal best time.
- During Ramadan, Mahamed fasts during the day and trains at night in Morocco.
- His training sessions finish as late as 1 a.m. to accommodate fasting practices.
- Mahamed is part of a prominent group of British runners who have finished a marathon in under 2 hours and 8 minutes.
- He aims to achieve a personal record in London and compete for a European Championship medal.
- Mahamed trains in Ifrane, Morocco, where he runs under track lights alongside other Muslims observing Ramadan.
