Alfie Manthorpe, a British distance runner, discusses his transition to road racing and Olympic aspirations. After a successful 2024 Malaga Marathon, he focused on road races, improving his times significantly.

Manthorpe, who has represented Great Britain in various competitions, aims to qualify for the LA 2028 Olympics. He credits his success to increased training volume and Skechers partnership. His goal is to break the British 10km record and achieve the Olympic qualifying standard. Read more racing coverage.

Manthorpe engages with his followers on social media, gaining insights into training and the sport. He plans to compete in the Valencia Marathon and other races to prepare for the Olympics. Related: Olympic champion Sifan Hassan withdraws from NYC Marathon.

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