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
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Warsaw half-marathon for peace
This years' edition of the Warsaw half-marathon was a run for peace. Given the current situation in Ukraine, it is vital to show solidarity with those suffering. Since the beginning of the war, millions of people had to leave their homes. Together with my friend Bobo, we planned to run in Warsaw. He came by … Continue reading Warsaw half-marathon for peace
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
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