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Re: Running the Athens Authentic Marathon
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Μπράβο ρε Νικόλα!
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Running the 14th Olympus Marathon
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Hello everybody, it's been a while...
Not much happening here on the pit building front. I did, however, realize a few life goals the last few months. I became a rock climbing instructor and got to run the 14th Olympus Marathon. Yes, that is a marathon race up and down the mythical
Mountain of the Gods
. When I first heard of it, many years ago I wondered how people did that. 44km, more than 3200m total uphill... Well, enough with the wondering, a couple of months ago I stood behind the start line, not as prepared physically as I would have liked, but mentally ready. A tough race I can tell you, on a very hot day too. I managed to finish, missing the 10:15 finish limit by 24minutes! That means I didn't get a finisher medal. Damn, I guess I'll have to race it again!
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Re: Running the Athens Authentic Marathon
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44km, more than 3200m total uphill
A huge effort Nikolas. I can't imagine finishing it, let alone planning to race it again!
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I don't know if I walked that in 2017...
Congratulation!
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Re: Running the Athens Authentic Marathon
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So, I did it again. A bit more prepared and with better (cooler) weather this time. I was aiming for the finish line limit (10hrs) and I would be happy with 9:59:59. However, I felt great throughout the race and ended up shaving almost two hours off my previous time, crossing the line at 8:42:46
Also, a report from my Easter vacation in Switzerland, where, among other staff, we bagged an ascent on Mt. Strahlhorn (4190m) with skis.
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CONTRATS my friend, that is some achievement you have done there. SUPER COOL Pictures
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What an awesome achievement, well done!
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Re: Running the Athens Authentic Marathon
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Nicolas
And quite an achievement to set a some much better time
Will be tough to beat that next year
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Way to go Nikolas! Finding something that expresses you most, is great. Even more if it's healthy! Keep on running.
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Re: Running the Athens Authentic Marathon
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On the 3rd of March I run
Pierra Creta
for the second time. It's a biennial Ski Mountaineering race on the island of Crete, that has the distinction of being the southernmost skimo race in Europe. Actually, Crete is in a lower latitude than part of Africa! On top of that, on a good day (like in the previous race) you can be skiing with clear views of the Aegean Sea to the north end the Libyan Sea to the south. Quite unique!
Unfortunately the weather this year wasn't so good on race day (it was fine the days before and after!) but I still enjoyed every bit of it!
You can see me on the middle-right of the pic with the red suit and 104 bib.
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Re: Running the Athens Authentic Marathon
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Hey guys, it looks like I will have more time for programming now... Tore my Achilles tendon.
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Wow mate, that must've hurt real bad. Get well soon! Περαστικά!
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Oh no! Get well soon.
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Speedy recovery
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I am sure you will spend the time well in the mean time
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