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Sarah Engels Finishes Cologne Half Marathon After 'Spur-of-the-Moment' Entry

Her Instagram posts cast the race as a spontaneous personal challenge that delighted followers.

Overview

  • The DSDS alum ran the 21.1-kilometer course in Cologne on October 5 alongside her husband, Julian Engels, during the event’s 27th edition.
  • She recorded an official half-marathon time of 2:01:48, according to fitness and lifestyle coverage published Monday.
  • Engels joked that three toilet breaks by her husband kept their finish from dipping under two hours, promising to try again next time.
  • She shared selfies and finish-line photos on Instagram, describing the effort as “really awesome” and declaring the “next challenge done.”
  • Comments on her post skewed congratulatory, with fans praising her energy, the couple’s teamwork, and the festive race atmosphere.