https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2frTFKwfY04&t=19s Is my third time participating this race. First time, 2018 for the long course - 26k, second time 2019 for the shorter course - 16k and this year, even though I felt brave enough and signed for the long one again, the weather as so bad that officially they had to cancel the 26k … Continue reading Romania 2021: Rodnei Sky Race, 3 July
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Romania 2018: Bate Toaca Marathon, Ceahlau Vertical Race
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOZ22gqVY00 This was about to be my first (almost) marathon, a 38k skyrace. Neither was planned to happen or pictured it would be like this, but there I was: with my brand new rain jacket and the recommended equipment, staring at the falling rain, after deciding to participate 3 days before. That feeling when you … Continue reading Romania 2018: Bate Toaca Marathon, Ceahlau Vertical Race
Romania 2018: Retezat Skyrace Intersport, Custura Peak version, 16th June
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDqf0RioUP4 "It might be the same race, but the way you feel is slightly different. Still as beautiful, but different" I was saying in my previous article about this race (click here) Between angels and insects again, this is my 4th time at Retezat Skyrace and I wanted to add some spices. I added the … Continue reading Romania 2018: Retezat Skyrace Intersport, Custura Peak version, 16th June
Romania 2017: Maraton Retezat, 5 august
https://youtu.be/6WKdNwhua8I This Saturday, 5th of August, was Retezat Marathon. And of course I signed up for the half - 24km through Retezat National Park, with a ~2000m climb. The reason I'm writing this 3 days later is because I needed time to calm down so I won't be all negative about it. The truth is, … Continue reading Romania 2017: Maraton Retezat, 5 august