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Σάββατο 2 Μαΐου 2026
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Post Marathon Recovery Plan by Brooks
Source: https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_ie/blog/training-work outs/post-marathon-recovery-plan.html
Week 1: Active recovery
Week 2: Gentle return
Week 3: Building volume
Week 4: Incorporating variety
Πέμπτη 23 Απριλίου 2026
Πέμπτη 16 Απριλίου 2026
Τετάρτη 8 Απριλίου 2026
The Route of Truce in Ancient Olympia
In the heart of the Peloponnese, where myth intertwines with history, lies a path designed not just to connect two cities, but to unite the world. The "Route of Truce" (or Ekecheiria) is a 50-kilometer journey that revives the ancient tradition of ceasing hostilities during the Olympic Games.
What is the Olympic Truce?
In ancient Greece, Ekecheiria literally meant "the laying down of arms". Before every Olympiad, messengers were dispatched across Greece with a sacred command: all wars must stop to allow athletes and spectators to travel safely to Olympia. This was more than a law; it was a sacred treaty between kings—Iphitos of Elis, Lycurgus of Sparta, and Cleisthenes of Pisa—that prioritized peace over conflict.
The Modern Journey: From Elis to Olympia
Today, the Federation of Olympia organizes an annual non-competitive walk and run that follows the same mountain path used in antiquity.
Distance: Approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles).
The Path: The route starts at the Ancient Elis (the host city that managed the games) and winds through 13 semi-mountainous villages, including Dafni, Karatoula, and Pelopio, before reaching Ancient Olympia.
Spirit of the Event: This is not a race for speed. Participants from over 25 countries walk or run while carrying an olive branch, the ultimate symbol of peace.
2026 Event: The upcoming "Truce Run" is scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026, starting at 5:45 AM from the Old Museum of Ancient Elis.
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