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 First 100 Kilometers Race
First 100km race crosses into ultra distance territory. Marathon doubled plus eight more kilometers—discovering new limits beyond previous boundaries
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 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