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Seven Marathons, Seven Continents: A Mallorcan Runs for Ichthyosis

The Reality of Running Across Continents

Seven marathons in seven places meant flights, jet lag, and very little sleep for the Mallorcan runner.

Published: April 22, 2026
Seven Marathons, Seven Continents: A Mallorcan Runs for Ichthyosis

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Can you run marathons in different parts of the world with almost no sleep?

It is possible, but it is extremely demanding. Carbonell’s challenge involved long flights, major time-zone changes, and very little sleep between races, so endurance alone was not enough. A project like this depends as much on planning and recovery as on fitness.

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