All I wanted was to run

With the collaboration of: Franck Berteau
Preface: Cécile Coulon

When Anaïs Quemener was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 24, she was devastated but remained determined: despite the extensive treatment, she refused to give up running. For her, sport was a family passion, shared with her father, who had always supported and coached her. She transformed running into therapy, a weapon for survival. Barely recovered, the Parisian from the Île-de-France region won the French marathon championships in 2016, a triumph symbolic of her revenge on life.

A caregiver by night and a high-level athlete by day, Anaïs Quemener has since accumulated trophies and records. Today, she is one of the best marathon runners in Europe. With her naturalness and incredible energy, she recounts this exceptional journey, a story that deeply touches us. Her unique destiny has led her to believe even more strongly in her dreams and to chase every precious second, on the asphalt and in every aspect of her life.