After the wonderful experience of climbing the rocks in Żerkowice, which was attended by participants in the BiegamBoLubię campaign and their families, another challenge arrived. Last Saturday, the second mountain half marathon, called the Second Great Jizera Loop, was held in Szklarska Poręba.
About 640 competitors took part in this wonderful event, organized mainly by the TS Regle Szklarska Poręba club. Among them was the BiegamBoLubię Bolesławiec team. The race route led through the Jizera Mountains. The route profile initially consisted of 13 km uphill, followed by 8 km downhill, with the finish located at the stadium in Szklarska Poręba. The highest point of the route was situated at 1,050 m above sea level.
Despite the scorching weather, our runners performed very well. Although participation and finishing the race are what matter most in an event like this, our best runner, Tomasz Raczko, finished in 88th place.
“I am happy with the race, although the heat was merciless and I think everyone felt its effects. The first 13 km uphill is difficult, but the 8 km downhill is not easier at all, especially in such weather. Above all, however, I am glad that I could spend time in a wonderful atmosphere with my friends from BiegamBoLubię and their families. I really recommend this race to everyone and invite you next year, and already now to BBL training sessions,” said after the race Tomasz Raczko.
The finishing places of the other BBL competitors:
- 211. Łukasz Król m20/45 m/200 1:53:27
- 467. Mateusz Burłak m20/74 m/397 2:13:35
- 473. Daniel Staniszewski m30/166 m/402 2:14:05
- 510. Leszek Jędrzejczyk m30/177 m/427 2:18:59
- 617. Bartosz Górecki m30/202 m/489 2:38:49.
“We did not prepare specifically for this race, because that is not the purpose of BiegamBoLubię sessions. The people who train with us are primarily amateurs, and our sessions are aimed at them. Of course, we also help anyone who wants to prepare for any race,” adds coach Dariusz Łomański.
The organizers of BiegamBoLubię invite everyone to the city stadium every Thursday at 5:00 p.m. and Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
(information: Dariusz Łomański)