I recently repeated my ultimate personal challenge: participating in a major running competition and a high-stakes chess tournament on the exact same day. Taking advantage of the fact that the OMV Bucharest 10K and the Bucharest Chess Grand Prix lined up once again, I signed up for both, determined to beat my 2025 results. Part … Continue reading Personal Biathlon: 10K Running and Grand Prix Chess Tournament in one day
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10 Years of Running: My Journey through Two Cities
This May marks 10 years since I started running. A full decade of runs, finish lines, and the quiet rhythm of feet on pavement. One month earlier I crossed the 12,000 km distance. I’ve written before about other key milestones in this journey, crossing the 6,000 km and later the 10,000 km marks. Both were … Continue reading 10 Years of Running: My Journey through Two Cities
A Personal Duathlon: Running and Chess in Bucharest
A traditional duathlon typically combines running and cycling. It’s less well-known than the triathlon, which includes swimming, cycling, and running—in that order. In both formats, the winner is the person who crosses the finish line first. While I was in Bucharest this May, I experienced a rare coincidence. Two major sporting events were scheduled for … Continue reading A Personal Duathlon: Running and Chess in Bucharest
Cardiff half-marathon
The Cardiff half-marathon, part of the Superhalfs series, surprised the author with its organization and enthusiastic support. Registration sells out quickly, requiring advance planning. The race features a scenic route and significant elevation changes, with the author completing it in under two hours. Cardiff, with its attractions, enhanced the overall experience.
10000 km run in 8 years
I started running in 2015. After 8 years, I recently crossed a distance of 10k km running. I am happy with my motivation to continue running for 8 years at an average of 2 miles (3.2 km)/day. The 10k km is not a long distance for 8 years. People who want performance in running should … Continue reading 10000 km run in 8 years
Run around the house and chess in Bucharest
During WWII, while working in Bletchley Park to break the Enigma code, Alan Turing invented a game that combined chess and running. The contest rules: You sit with your opponent in front of a chess table. You make your move and run around the house. The other player has to move before you return. Once you … Continue reading Run around the house and chess in Bucharest
Bucharest Half Marathon 2021
Being in Bucharest, with some administrative issues since August I had the chance to participate in Bucharest Half Marathon 2021 on September 5th. This was the tenth edition of this competition and my fourth participation. Since it was an event during It was an event during the pandemic. The organizers required participants to be vaccinated … Continue reading Bucharest Half Marathon 2021
The Pianist and Mihail Sebastian
When playing Chopin's Nocturne 20 on September 23rd, 1939 at Warsaw Radio, Wladyslaw Szpilman did not know that it will be his last performance for a long time. Hours later, a German bombardment destroyed the power supply. The radio was shut down for almost six years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9oQEa-d5rU Chopin Nocturne 20 played by Wladyslaw Szpilman Last … Continue reading The Pianist and Mihail Sebastian
Running 5555 km in 5 years
Since we're all staying at home and I achieved the title mentioned milestone by running while we were still allowed to run outdoor, I thought to share here about how running changed my life. On May 17th, 2015, almost five years ago, I left home with the goal to run for as long as I … Continue reading Running 5555 km in 5 years
National Masters Athletics Championship
The National Masters Athletics Championship Indoor took place on February 22nd and 23rd in Bucharest. The only difference compared to the senior championship is that in masters everyone is competing for their age category and there are winners for each age category. The limit age for masters is 35 years old and people are grouped … Continue reading National Masters Athletics Championship
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