Three weeks to go. On November 1, I'll be standing at the starting line of the Istanbul Marathon's 15.5K race. And although I've been racing for years, there's still something about having a date circled on the calendar that changes the way I approach training. Suddenly, every session has a purpose. Every kilometer feels like it's leading somewhere. Today, I've just finished my long run, and it feels like a good moment to look back at the past few weeks. Not because everythin

After nearly a month without proper running training and two intense weeks at an MMA camp in Dagestan, I returned to the trails at the Merrell Istanbul Ultra 15K. The race started well, but after 10K my legs began to fade, and the steep final climbs turned it into a real battle. Exhausting, painful, but exactly the reset I needed to start running again.

I signed up for the 33K category of the Gökçeada UltraTrail not to chase a podium or clock a fast finish, but to train my mind and body...

What started as a business trip became a personal challenge. Between the Chelsea–Man Utd match and an early morning race in Queen Elizabeth Park, I found a new rhythm in London.

After a six-month recovery from a serious ankle injury, I returned to racing at the 2025 Istanbul Half Marathon 10K. A strong finish, a fresh start.

New 15K personal record at Istanbul Marathon! Faced challenges, pushed limits. Next: Spartan Trifecta in Tenerife for Beast, Super & Sprint

Explored Istanbul’s Fatih Forest on a 15km run with Salomon.Nature’s beauty, team camaraderie – a transformative journey!

I am back to running after 1 month of break today. I had edema on my left ankle and I tried to heal it by myself. I think it is a good...