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The Road to 15.5K: Three Weeks Until the Istanbul Marathon
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
Ahmet Kucukasci
9 hours ago8 min read


First Race Back: 10K at the Istanbul Half Marathon
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.
Ahmet Kucukasci
Apr 27, 20252 min read


Breaking my personal record: 15K at Istanbul Marathon
New 15K personal record at Istanbul Marathon! Faced challenges, pushed limits. Next: Spartan Trifecta in Tenerife for Beast, Super & Sprint
Ahmet Kucukasci
Nov 10, 20243 min read


Race Report - Istanbul Marathon
Last weekend, I ran my first marathon. I have decided to run marathon during quarantine period but I wasn't able to run until the lock...
Ahmet Kucukasci
Nov 12, 20202 min read


Race Report - Istanbul Beylikduzu Sprint Triathlon
I finally managed to race at a triathlon race last week. Actually, I wasn't planning to travel for a triathlon race, but when they...
Ahmet Kucukasci
Oct 22, 20204 min read
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