Hlučínská 24ka: Lost Around the Lake
The Hlučín 24-Hour Race – “Like, sure, I know it,” I probably would have told myself a while ago, “but I’m saving my energy for something else…” Not this year. Still, a 24-hour race is a 24-hour race, no matter where it’s run. And since returning to this “peculiar region” (Ostrava) is always a pleasure, […]
3 UltraSummits Tihio Race – How to Truly Enjoy the Mountains
May 27, 2025. Tihio, Greece. 250 kilometers in the Greek mountains, 14,000 meters of elevation gain, and an 80-hour time limit with ascents of three 2,500-meter peaks. All of this for a group of about 40 trail enthusiasts and lovers of pain. This is the Tihio Race.
Authentic Phidippides Run: When The Run From Athens To Sparta Is Not Enough
11/21/2024 – The Authentic Phidippides Run, or Spartathlon there and back, a grueling 490 kilometers from Athens to Sparta and back, retraces the steps of Pheidippides, the legendary Athenian messenger. After successfully completing the Spartathlon seven years prior, I decided to tackle this course again and, to avoid sounding shallow, double the distance.
Grand Union Canal Race: Along The Canal From London To Birmingham
05/25/2024 – 145 miles (235 km) along the canals between London and Birmingham – I have this event planned during the Covid era, but it got cancelled. The dark ages are over and this year I am ready. True to my punk approach to preparation, I simply save the route on my watch and, with […]
Wandering in Tuscany – Tuscany Crossing 100 Miler
04/19/2024: Tuscany Crossing—a hundred-mile jaunt through the gorgeous Tuscan countryside, taking in favorites like Pienza and Montepulciano. It’s rather a cross-country run, not a trail race, with a reasonable 5800 meters of elevation gain. Receiving this race as a gift, believing it a gentle countryside stroll, I anticipated a sweaty (and sun-baked) experience. And it […]
Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge: stairs a hundred times different and the same every time
02/10/2024. Four trails in Hong Kong, ~300 km, 14500 m+ in 60 or 72 hours – cross-country, asphalt, easy terrain, but mostly stair orgies. Support is only available between trails; otherwise, escorts aren’t even allowed to watch – because it’s a personal challenge… This is HK4TUC.
Czechia Backyard Ultra – Riding the “Trend Wave(?)”
Backyard ultra, a popular trend of late. Although I don’t usually ride the fashion waves, a lack of racing opportunities and pure curiosity brought me to the chateau garden in Holešov in mid-November. The abundant participation of friends and acquaintances made it a worthwhile experience.
Oman Project Video: Hajar Traverse And Wahiba Sands
After four months, I’ve finally managed to put together a video report from my run in Oman. While there wasn’t a lot of material to work with, at least it’s brief!
Ultra Milano Sanremo – A Sign of Punk
It took me almost a year after winning the 48-hour race (K6 Ultra) in Konstantinovy Lázně before I stood at the start of another road ultra. After three previous trail projects in Israel, America, and Oman, I found myself with insufficient training and lingering doubts, but my appetite for the road was stronger than ever. […]
Oman: A Journey Through Mountains And Desert
Oman. Hajar Mountains. Traverse of the western part. Why go running in the Omani mountains when I love deserts so much and one of them is literally a few kilometers away? Actually, I don’t know. Maybe because this traverse offers a great physical and technical challenge. But I didn’t have to regret it, because I […]
