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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Poznan half-marathon
2026 is officially the year of the record-breaker. Following massive turnouts at the Warsaw Half Marathon and the Grenke Chess Open , Poznań kept the momentum alive. The 18th edition of the Poznań Half Marathon set its own milestone with a record 13,500 participants finishing the race. If you’re hunting for speed in Poland, Poznań is a top contender. Compared to Warsaw, the route is … Continue reading Poznan half-marathon
Warsaw half-marathon
Running culture in Poland is booming, and the Warsaw Half Marathon 2026 proves it. With record participation, excellent organization, and a fast (but strategic) course, this race has quickly become one of the top half marathons in Europe. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the event attracted 25,000 registered runners and sold out two months in advance. … Continue reading Warsaw half-marathon
Valencia half-marathon 2025
The best proof that what I wrote last year about the Valencia Half-Marathon was true is the fact that I decided to run it again this year. With limited race options, I have to choose carefully where to compete. The Valencia Half-Marathon makes that decision easy, it’s one of the best-organized and most enjoyable races … Continue reading Valencia half-marathon 2025
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
Valencia half-marathon
The Valencia half-marathon this year saw Yomif Kejelcha set a new world record at 57:30 amid perfect running conditions. The event was highly organized, with over 24,000 participants and strong support. While I faced stomach issues and finished in 2:07:47, my colleague Bobo achieved a personal best of 1:42:05.
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
Malaga half-marathon 2022
We did not plan to participate in another marathon this year, but the experience of running in Copenhagen was fun, and we decided to repeat it sooner. Malaga was a good option as the weather is good for running there, even in winter. It was the 31st edition of the Malaga half-marathon. There are many things … Continue reading Malaga half-marathon 2022
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