I know officially it is “Bucharest International Half-Marathon by Constantina Diță” now, but when I first participated, back in 2017, the race was meant to be a pure 10K. It isn’t now, but this diluted both the 10K and half-marathon events. The problem with the actual branding is that Bucharest has already a labeled half…
World Record alert: Sabastian Sawe – 1:59:30 at London Marathon 2026
Not only that the marathon world record was broken in 2026, in London, but it was under 2 hours: 1:59:30, by former London Marathon 2025 winner, Sabastian Sawe. The 30 years old athlete from… Kenya made history, and not only run 30 seconds under the 2 hours mark, but it beat Kipchoge’s 1:59:40 from Vienna,…
10 beer experiences from all around the world
I prefer to stay away from alcohol, as much as possible, because if you are candid, as you get older, any guilty “pleasure” can become faulty. I have written something relevant here, and don’t want to contribute to the ranking. However, if I am choosing, from time to time, to drink something, I am going…
Long flights and their charm
Many say that prefer to avoid long flights, but without adhering to them, you can’t explore the world at its fullest. I like them. Well, not the process itself, but the opportunities, in some occasions. In many cases, by night, it is a challenge, as I can’t sleep, the space is narrow, so not the…
FIFA World Cup 2026 clicked in – all 48 participants
As of end of March, beginning of April in some parts of the world, FIFA World Cup 2026 has all its 48 participants decided. The first of its kind, about to start in June. I did make some predictions in December 2025, so now I stick with the colorful part of the story, the multicultural stuff…
Bodø / Glimt in Europe, a success story for many to learn from!
Bodø / Glimt is amazing Europe for more than four years. First, quarter finals of Europe Conference League, after notoriously beating AS Rome, future winner, 6-1 in the group stage. This happened in 2022. Three years later, they reached the semifinals of Europe League, and only one stage later, we are waiting to see if…
Education, and its importance in shaping the world
At the end of 2025, as you already might have read, I’ve travelled to Cape Town. A sublime vacation, but with a topping of acknowledging this city is maybe the best Africa has to offer. Not by accident, then, here it is the most renewed university on this continent. And Cape Town it is especially…
Winter Olympic Games 2026, Cortina & Milan – case study
February 2026 marked another Winter Olympic Games edition completed successfully. This time in Italy, Cortina d’Ampezzo and Milan as hosts. Norway made history. Again. I won’t talk about them, as what you need to know about Norway, from which their sport approach heavily derives, can be found in several other posts on my site. I…
10 years of running milestone: 30,230 kilometers
A foggy day of February marked a complete cycle for me: 10 years of running. 30,230 kilometers. It is a lot, but do they also hold an importance? They do, of course, but not at the level you would might expect things to be matched with this achievement. When I first decided to run using…
Why is alcohol in Norway so expensive? Easy…
How expensive is alcohol in Norway? Maybe this is one of the best things in Norway, and I will explain why. It is not any secret that Norway is my favorite country, and you can find enough proof on my website to testify that. But expensive alcohol is a nemesis for many, and if I…