When coming about marathon, energies are raising more and more as years pass. A short history about its debut, was written here. Since I ran a few, I am very well positioned to understand and to express what a marathon means. But what does it means from the eyes of the greatest? Of course, I…
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Boston Marathon 2023, 127th edition – Chebet, Kipchoge & top 10 final results
Eliud Kipchoge was set to win the Boston Marathon for the first time, at his first attendance. Even he was the huge favorite, alongside many other great East-African mostly runners, the guy who is considered the greatest of all time in terms of Marathon running failed this time. Having the only unofficial still, but existing…
Why did die the first guy who ran the… marathon? But… did he really die?
The marathon is a special athletic encounter. I would say the top off all, because of the legend that wraps everything. Many, if not all, heard about the story of a messenger that delivered the victory news to Athens, after the Athenians beat the Persians in Marathon, in 490 BCE, and after collapsed and died….
1 Decembrie Marathon 2022, a podium after three years and a PB
It starts to rain, and the temperature is almost 0ºC, but the real feel even lower, as the wind blows. Even though I like to look good in pictures, this time I need to wear ticker clothes and to cover my head. I am not the best in terms of appearance, but I am ready….
How to properly live Athens Marathon. The Authentic, 2022 version!
It is a chilly, mid-November early morning. I have the privilege to eat the breakfast from 05:00 AM, as the hotel staff is aware that, until 06:15 the latest we need to catch the busses to… Marathon. Not that I am thrilled to ingest anything at that hour, but, guys, starting 09:00 AM I’ll start…
Piatra Craiului Marathon & Azuga Trail Race – sweet October
For some time, I wanted to attend Piatra Craiului Marathon, the most vintage running event from Romania and also Azuga Trail Race. Since I did postpone taking part some years and the pandemic also played a part, I have attended both in October 2022, two weeks apart and now, in this article, my both experiences…
How to deal with a marathon PB: Prague 2022
My story from the Prague Marathon 2022. Pain and happiness! From the beginning I’ve said to myself that I need to achieve a marathon at around 3:15 hours. My previous record, 3:31, was obtained with less effort, so I knew it was room for some improvement. Therefore, the very expected Prague Marathon 2022 which should…
Alexandru Corneschi, the making of an Olympic qualifying time
The sport in Romania is below sea level and when it comes to athletic it is below the ocean floor. Believe me. Something very clear was explained by Alexandru Corneschi in this article. I know, it is in Romanian, but you can always use Google translate, because the topics are the same in every country…
First Marathon: Budapest – Esztergom. Not for me!
At adidas Runners Budapest I have met Laszlo. Even though he’s Hungarian, he was born in Cluj-Napoca and speaks Romanian fluently, of course. He runs great, but with long pauses in time. Never ever ran a marathon and now the idea keeps him more awake than ever.
Running a Marathon in a beautiful city – Budapest
Some time ago I’ve decided to use running as an ‘excuse’ to travel more. So, running marathons all around Europe, in the first place, can work very good. Berlin was on my bucket list and I have completed this on a September rainy day in 2019. 3:39:03. Not great, not bad. Just decent. I had…