Here's a race with a twist: a twisted ankle :))) I've been injured 3 weeks ago and even though I've done everything by the book at first, rest was no longer the answer for me. The pain was still there, but I signed up for this race before the ankle incident, so there was no … Continue reading Romania 2021: Cross Hoia Fortech, 27 June
Author: Denisa
Romania 2021: Winter Wolf Race Oradea, 14 March
Maybe Winter Race isn't the right way to name this race, since we were running surrounded by spring flowers and bright green wild garlic . Even the trees started to sprout... I'm not complaining though, winter scenary is not my only favourite. I feel better with colorful nature 🙂 Nevertheles, this was another race that … Continue reading Romania 2021: Winter Wolf Race Oradea, 14 March
Romania 2021: Vladeasa Winter Trail, 21 feb
https://youtu.be/VNNxYlMM97M Oh, the holly race! The one that used to be a freezing hell.. But of course nothing is normal nowadays anymore so it's only logical for Vladeasa Winter Race to be 110% sunny and extra 30 degrees celsius compared to past editions. See 2018 edition See 2019 edition I tried to learn from my … Continue reading Romania 2021: Vladeasa Winter Trail, 21 feb
Romania 2021: Faget Winter Race Virtual, January 16th
First race of the year! Aaand the first virtual race I ever signed up for. Since the pandemic started, I kind of fell off the radar with the races. This kind of "competition" is not really to my liking, so I skipped all the virtual runs. I always thought it's going to be over soon … Continue reading Romania 2021: Faget Winter Race Virtual, January 16th
Romania 2020: Smida Trail 16.08
Damn, it’s August. And just now I had my first race :)) I have never participated at Smida Trail, even though I did some other races in Apuseni mountains. With this virus madness I realized for real that I’m not motivated to run, unless I have a race to prepare for. It's so easy to … Continue reading Romania 2020: Smida Trail 16.08
Mexico 2019: Cancun Rock N Roll Marathon & 1/2 marathon, 07 December
https://youtu.be/KUR8edZMIUc How I got to the race: Temporary moving and working in Florida comes with a huge plus for European runners: the oportunity to travel to awesome places for a small price, like Mexico for exemple. With a quick google search of nearby races, I came across the Cancun Marathon and Halfmarathon. I checked the … Continue reading Mexico 2019: Cancun Rock N Roll Marathon & 1/2 marathon, 07 December
Florida 2019: Frightening 4k, Vero Beach, 20.10
https://youtu.be/Y8LhUqgGyBE Introduction: getting to the start line So I came back to Florida with a temporary working visa. I arrived on Thursday and we weren't about to start working until Monday. That means a weekend off. And what happens on weekends? Exactly! RACES I googled nearby races and so I found this one, 4 miles … Continue reading Florida 2019: Frightening 4k, Vero Beach, 20.10
Romania 2019: La Salina Trail Run & MTB, 12.10
Officially, this was my last race in Romania this year. USA here I come, hoping for a few spontaneous runs while I'm there ❤ Ever since I’ve heard (like 4 years ago) about that race where you can drink wine while running 15k, I knew I belonged to that thing. I'm talking about Corcova Trail … Continue reading Romania 2019: La Salina Trail Run & MTB, 12.10
Romania 2019: AROBS Transilvania Half Marathon, 06.10
I can start by saying I LOVE TE CITY I LIVE IN: is in the best part of the country (Transylvania), with beautiful buildings and also surrounded by forrests, with lots of activities happening every day.... And speaking of activities, here I am to talk about AROBS Transilvania Half Marathon, a race around the city … Continue reading Romania 2019: AROBS Transilvania Half Marathon, 06.10
Romania 2019: Corcova Trail Race
You may, or may not know this, but I'm a wine person. I love sipping a glass (2,3...) durind the evening. Puts my agitated soul into a relaxing mood. The only way to calm Denisa down, is to give her some wine 🙂 This is the holly race! The race where not only the water … Continue reading Romania 2019: Corcova Trail Race