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In a world where young talent is emerging faster than ever, few stories capture the imagination quite like that of Per August, Norway’s rapidly rising teenage distance star. His progression over the past six years is nothing short of extraordinary—moving from a 36:34 10K at just nine years old to an impressive 31:35 at age 15.

What sets Per August apart isn’t just the times; it’s the level of professionalism embedded in his training. Guided by a Norwegian system known for its precision, he has embraced a routine that mirrors the world’s best:

• Double-threshold sessions

• Weekly hill intervals

• Significant mileage performed on the treadmill

• Regular lactate testing to perfectly dial in effort

This scientific, disciplined approach—popularized by Norway’s Ingebrigtsen brothers—has helped Per August shave nearly five minutes off his 10K time between ages 9 and 15. His year-by-year progression demonstrates both remarkable consistency and a rare ability to adapt to higher training loads:

Age 9: 36:34 (3:34/km pace)

Age 11: 34:44

Age 12: 33:17

Age 13: 32:43

Age 14: 32:11

Age 15: 31:35 (3:10/km)

For a 15-year-old, 31:35 places him in elite company—not just locally, but globally.

Per August’s story is a testament to what happens when smart training meets long-term commitment. His progression reminds the running world that success is not built overnight, but year after year, with patience, structure, and belief.

If this trajectory continues, Norway may soon have another world-class distance runner on its hands. And at only 15, Per August’s journey is just getting started.