Running For Beginners
Start running without injury or burnout. Essential guidance on form, pacing, recovery, and mindset—built from years of ultramarathon mistakes and victories
Why I Run Ridiculously Long Distances
When I started to run ridiculously long distances, 2 years ago, people who found out about that were puzzled: “How can you run 200 kilometers, Dragos?
Race Report: My First 48 Hours Race
Two days continuous running pushes consciousness into altered states. The 48-hour race reveals how the mind and body negotiate when there's no finish line
My 2016 Running Calendar
Committing to races months ahead creates structured accountability. The 2016 running calendar mapped ambition against reality—here's what I learned
45 Kilometers For 45 Years
Birthday runs create physical markers of time passing. Running one kilometer per year of life transforms aging from burden into celebration
The Story Of Transmaraton – 64 KM Ultramarathon
64 kilometers through Transylvania tested preparation against reality. The Transmaraton race report chronicles what happens when theory meets mountain trails
Ultrabalaton Ultra-marathon – The Aftermath Of A 222 Kilometers Race
222 kilometers non-stop around Lake Balaton—the aftermath reveals what ultramarathons do to body and mind. Recovery tells the race's real story
The Story Of My First 220km Race – Ultrabalaton – The Fifth Marathon
Fifth of five marathons—exhaustion versus determination in darkness. The final 42km where mental strength becomes the only fuel remaining
The Story Of My First 220km Race – Ultrabalaton – The Fourth Marathon
Fourth marathon of five—body breaking down, mind negotiating whether to continue. The psychological warfare that defines ultra-distance running
The Story Of My First 220km Race – Ultrabalaton – The Third Marathon
Third marathon brings reckoning—optimism fades, reality solidifies. Understanding you're only halfway triggers the real mental battle
The Story Of My First 220km Race – Ultrabalaton – The Second Marathon
Second marathon meets exhaustion approaching. Confidence from first marathon collides with accumulating fatigue—the pattern emerges clearly
The Story Of My First 220km Race – Ultrabalaton – The First Marathon
First of five marathons—starting strong before reality hits. Initial optimism masks the distance ahead—naivety serves as temporary fuel
The Story Of My First 220km Race – Ultrabalaton – The Preparation
Preparing for 220km ultra-marathon reveals planning's limits. Training strategies, gear selection, mental frameworks—readiness illusion before reality strikes
Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals – Ultrabalaton
BHAGs require audacity beyond reason. Ultrabalaton's 220km qualifies—big, hairy, audacious. Goals should scare you into action, not comfort
The Story Of My Second 60 km Race
Second 60km race reveals what first couldn't teach. Experience compounds through repetition—familiarity exposes nuance missed initially
The Story Of My Fourth Marathon
Fourth marathon reveals what three couldn't teach. Repetition exposes patterns—each race adds layer to understanding endurance
The Story Of My First Ultra Marathon
Crossing from marathon to ultra changes everything. First ultra-marathon reveals where physical limits meet mental boundaries—50km teaches different lessons than 42
The Story Of My Third Marathon
Third marathon consolidates lessons from first two. Experience accumulates through repetition—each race adds depth to understanding
Next Marathon Goal – Under 4 Hours
Sub-4-hour marathon marks serious runner status. Setting time goals transforms running from participation to performance
The Story Of My First Mountain Half Marathon
Mountain half marathons introduce vertical challenges. Elevation changes everything about racing—flat speed means nothing uphill