2021 Monthly Recap – October
October brought manifestation—first marathon post-pandemic, NFT experiments, guitar composition. Reaping benefits from months of consistent effort
2021 Monthly Recap – August
August monthly recap covering personal growth, business insights, and life lessons from Dragos Roua.
It’s Not Hard To Do Extraordinary Things
Running 222 kilometers took 31 hours. Preparing for it took three years. The extraordinary is just the celebration—the real work is invisible
Slow And Steady Wins The Race
Three days post-marathon, the lesson still echoes. Consistent pace beats explosive sprints. The tortoise wins because the hare keeps stopping
First Official Marathon In The “New Normal”
First official marathon post-Covid. The race felt different—masks at the start line, different crowd energy. Running through collective trauma
Exactly 9 Years Ago
October 7, 2012—overweight, beaten, crawling toward the finish line of my first marathon. The moment that changed everything about what I thought I could do
The Last 2 Kilometers Of A Marathon
Over 50 marathons later, the last 2 kilometers still hurt the same. Your body's empty but momentum carries you. The finish line pulls you forward
Atypical Micro-Investments
Prepaying for drinks isn't just convenience—it's investing in flexibility, social bonds, and a mindset of preparation. Small financial moves create psychological freedom
The Speed Of “Progress”
Progress accelerates exponentially while human adaptation remains linear. The gap between technological capability and wisdom widens dangerously fast
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
Why Running For A Cause
Running gains meaning through external purpose. Causes transform personal challenge into contribution—suffering serves something larger
The Story Of My Second Marathon – Vienna International Marathon
Vienna marathon teaches different lessons than first. Second marathon builds on initial experience—repetition deepens understanding
10 Surprising Benefits Of Running
Running delivers unexpected benefits beyond fitness. Ten surprising advantages emerge through consistent practice—body changes mind mysteriously
How To Run A Marathon
Marathon preparation requires systematic approach. Complete guide from beginner to finish line—training transforms ordinary into extraordinary