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Upcoming races

I just added a new page to this blog called "Upcoming Races". There are a few races that I have already registered. I'd add more races to the list as I plan further on. There will also be a "wish list" of the races that I would like to run. Please have a look at this page and let me know if you're up for any of theses. It would be great if you also suggest your favourite races.

FAQs part 1

Here are a few questions I've been asked frequently. How long is a marathon? Marathon is always 42.195 km long. In imperial units it is equal to 26.2 miles. Wherever you see the term Marathon, it refers to this distance. However, some Ultramarathon events might use "Marathon" in their title (Like the famous Comrades Marathon) Do you run all that? Usually asked right after you answer the first question Yes, pretty much you run all the course. Can you stop or walk? Of course you can. Nobody is going to blame you if you walk for a while. Most races though have specific time limit. And you need to cross the finish line before then to be recognised as an official finisher. What was your ranking? This is pretty much the least important figure for a runner. Here I am obviously not talking about elite runners. I mean for the average marathon runners it doesn't matter how many people have crossed the finish line before them. You only compete with yourself. What

Here comes my favourite running season

After a long summer, finally the heat is gone and my favourite running season has started. In five weeks I'll be running my fifth marathon in Istanbul. That means that I've got only 3 weeks to train for that. Not in the best shape now but I'll try my best to set a PR there.