When did you start running and why?
My running experience was started when I was 16, twenty years ago. I started because I’ve like it and I still keep progres in my results. Once when I tried trail running I loved it so much and it doesn’t change until now
The most beautiful / fun running memory / experience…
World Championship in long distance trail running was in Podbrdo, Slovenia in 2016. I took there 7th place – the best score in my running career. I have only good memories from there, I met there very kind people, and I am happy that I will come to Slovenia again.
How do you train, do you have a training system?
I’ve been a coach myself for most of my career. Of course I had a period when I worked with trainer who took care about my devolopment. In meantime I’ve improved my own training method which I present in my book »Time for ultra«. My training method is based on my 20 years old experience and knowledge I gained during l was studying physical education. But I still develop my knowledge and education as a pro runner and trainer, so maybe will be second edition of my book.
The ideal running distance?
I feel good running between 50 km and 100 km. Eveything above 100km – I go into unknown, but it is exceted
The ideal day to run is (where, with whom, how)?
My ideal day to run is being alone on long distance running trip in a mountain in the nature
The ideal day when you’re not running is?
Mostly I go for a walk or ride a bycycle with my family. We spend our time active. But sometimes we are going for good dessert
What would I do if you weren’t a runner?
Hmmm tough question – I don’t look back, I am focus on a future.
I was runner, I am runner and I will be runner
Favourite literature / film about running, training, nutrition, philosophy,…
I have two favourite books about running:
»Daniels’ Running Formula« by Jack Daniels,
»Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness« by Tim Grover
The best advice you ever got …
If you are doing something, do it professonally. Or don’t waste your time.
The best advice you can give to others
»if you do not strive for the impossible thing, never get it«
Name and surname: Marcin Świerc [pronunciation: Marcheen Shviertz]
Nickname: …. coach 😉
Age: 36
Town where you live: Cracow, Poland
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