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César Borges

César Borges

César Borges is a Brazilian marathon runner based in Campo Grande, competing for Percurso Livre. In the M40–44 category, he ran 2:59:06 at the Zurich Marathon, breaking the three-hour barrier for the first time and securing a Boston Qualifying time.

César Borges running in the Zurich Marathon, approaching the final kilometres on a wet city street with spectators and a Ferris wheel in the background.

How I finally broke three hours at the Zurich Marathon

César Borges charts his journey from an overweight beginner to breaking three hours after years of steady progression. He explains how increased mileage, threshold-focused training and a disciplined race plan came together to deliver 2:59 in Zurich.