August 22, 2026, Bâlea Lake. Lake Bâlea, formed in a glacial cirque at an altitude of 2040m, in the heart of the Făgăraș Mountains, was the starting point of one of the toughest mountain races in the world. 2X2 Race…
The Lavaredo Ultra Trail wasn’t just another race on my calendar — it became one of the defining experiences of my running life. Set against the jagged silhouettes of the Dolomites, this race pulled me into 120 kilometers and roughly…
I didn’t run the flagship UTMB — I ran its wilder, lesser-known sibling: the TDS, Sur les Traces des Ducs de Savoie. In 2024, I lined up for 148 kilometers through the rugged Savoie region, and by the finish, I…
