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[INTERVIEW] Killu Olju – an Estonian living and running in Zagreb
Killu Olju is a 39 years old Estonian runner living in Zagreb, but what impressed me the most about her were her Croatian skills. It might not be a surprise that foreigners speak Croatian, but Killu does not have a foreign accent at all and she also uses some...
[VIDEO] NENAD ŠIMUNKO – Breaking the boundaries
Nenad Šimunko was diagnosed with diabetes type 1 at the age of six. He was born in 1984 and has been battling this incurable disease for 28 years now. Type 1 diabetes is insulin-dependent diabetes, a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. This leads...
[INTERVIEW] Stefan Hofbauer: continental Croatia is amazing!
AiC got together with Stefan Hofbauer, a triathlete and a runner from Vienna. We got to hear how Stefan is satisfying his love for competition, being outdoors, and making new friends by being active in Croatia. By Zlatko Tomšić Stefan, you live and work in Vienna, but you spend a...
I’m not winning races. So, why do I keep racing?
Traveling, picking up the race bib, changing into running clothes, warming up. The anticipation of the starting gunshot, the feeling of excitement while courage and insecurity are inter-lapsing, meeting nice people, a thousand thoughts at once… all of this and much more is what makes us race. But, not...
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The tangerine capital invites you on a vertical challenge
Metković, as the Croatian capital of tangerines, along with Tommy Mandarine Halfmarathon, offers another racing treat. After a one-year break, the race along the stairs in Metković returns - IV. Metkovska skalinada. It's a sporting event that is in many...
Luka Modrić – No one believed he could become a football wonder – now every boy wants to be him
Last year’s world football championship is over. For the next four years, his name will be worn on most of the boys' red and white squared backs. His name is Luka Modrić, and he is declared the best player...
Poreč Triathlon – best way to end your triathlon season in Croatia
A character of a race is determined by a number of factors. There is the course and the surroundings, the time of the year and the predominant weather, the local community, volunteers, fans, sponsors and many more. One factor...
[INTERVIEW] Oana Bacanu – from Romania to Croatia with an active lifestyle in mind
A ctive in Croatia took time to speak with Oana Bacanu, a Romanian living in Zagreb. Oana is an enthusiastic runner, cyclist, and a triathlete. We wanted to know more about her sporting background, favorite sports, races, and places to...
Road races in Croatia – What to expect after a race
The race is over, and hopefully, all your hard work during training sessions has paid off! Now it is time to relax, enjoy and celebrate. Croatian races offer many post-race perks to its participants at no extra cost. From...
Valamar Terra Magica – land of magic beneath your MTB tires
Tourists that visit Istria often make comparisons to Tuscany. Rolling hills littered with vineyards and olive groves, small villages on top of the hills with the ever-present church-bell towers in the main piazza, warm weather, great food, and hospitable...
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Dalmacija Ultra Trail 2019 race report
Fourth edition of Dalmacia Ultra Trail once again delighted over 700 runners from 30 countries with the stunning beauty of its diverse natural and cultural landscapes, as well as with excellent organization. The winners of this years’ longest discipline,...
Istria Granfondo – expand the summer feeling on the bike in Istria
Sun is an essential part of cycling and cycling events. Many cyclists fly away to training camps in search of warmer weather. Many races have nicknames celebrating sun (“Ruta del Sol” or Route of the sun is Vuelta a...
Dubrovnik Triathlon welcomes back the Brighton Event Crew
Following the success of the 4th Brighton and Hove Triathlon on 14/15 September, the team behind the event are heading out to Dubrovnik to organise the Dubrovnik Triathlon. Now in its second year, the Triathlon takes place on 12th October...
Say Yes! to your Paklenica adventure
If you wish to have an active holiday, or you have an adventurous spirit, then the Paklenica Riviera is the right place for you. The Paklenica National Park is the ideal destination for those who love walking and hiking,...