My earliest “running” memory is only a moment. I remember running as fast as I can, from the living room to a bedroom, throwing myself on the the bed, panting, and feeling super happy. I think this is a real memory, because I remember the house, an apartment in Bahcelievler in Istanbul. Around year 1997,…
Lycian trail is actually a very long, almost entirely way marked path which takes days or week to cover on foot. It is a very popular destination for hikers and definitely recommended. The Lycia Ultra Race or LYUM has been around since 2010. The was founded by Prof.Dr. Taner Damcı, an accomplished ultra marathoner and…
Comfortably ignoring his advice , I consulted with another physician just to “make sure”.
Cappadocia is world famous for a million reasons… This magic place has an unmatched history, natural beauty and ambiance. It is also home to one of Turkey’s most popular trail races- Cappadocia Ultra. It is a perfect race for organisation for three reasons. You get to see a lot of other stuff if you set…
Berlin 2015 was perhaps my most “controlled” race to date. Almost everything went as planned from the beginning of the training to the finish line. My main goal was to finish under 3:15 to qualify for Boston, which did not happen 🙁 Still, it was one of my best race experiences. Here is what I…