Podcast Guests "It's a long road” is Giorgos Theocharis, one of the organizers of the race at the Serres motorway, the swimming coach, ultra-distance swimmer and long-distance runner Spyros Chrysikopoulos and long-distance runner Ino Stefani.
Spyros Chrysikopoulos
Spyros Chrysikopoulos is a graduate of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science of the University of Thessaly and is a swimming coach and ultra-distance swimmer. In 2017, he swam four times in a row across the Toroneos gulf in 34 hours and 10 minutes, while in 2019 he became the first Greek to swim 100 km. in a pool in 29 hours and 16 minutes. In 2021 he became a Guinness World Record holder as he swam 358.2 km. in a week at the OAKA swimming pool. In 2022 he swam continuously from Rhodes to the acropolis of Kastellorizo for 64 hours and 5 minutes and became the only swimmer in the world to remain in the sea for so many hours. He has also participated in many ultra-distance running races in Greece and abroad.
Ino Stefani
The next guest is the actress, co-presenter and member of the editorial team of the TV show Traction, Ino Stefani. In addition to her other activities, Ino is a short- and long-distance runner with participation in various races and finishes such as the 24-hour race at the Serres highway, but also the 150 km race in extreme conditions in Rovaniemi, Finland.
Podcast Interview Highlights “It's a long road” with Giorgos Theoharis, Spyros Chrysikopoulos and Inos Stefanis
George Theocharis
10:15 Would you like to tell us a little about this match and who is organizing it?
11:40 George what makes this race different from all the others?
12:23 You mention that the match takes place in a safe environment. What do you mean with that;
15:38 How many meters is each lap?
18:33 Can you also mention the cost and what it includes?
19:50 When and where can someone pick up the match number?
20:22 Is the organization and the route by extension certified by international bodies?
21:00 What was the "inspiration" behind organizing this race?
22:40 Organizationally, how difficult is it to set up such matches? How much coordination does it require?
23:40 How many athletes participated last year?
25:30 Did your experience from last year's event make you change some things?
Are there runners coming from other countries for this race?
26:40 A few days ago you released some statistics on how many athletes finally managed to qualify for Spartanathlon through this race. Do you want to talk a little bit about that?
28:00 Also in some of your other social posts I saw that through this race some other records were set. Do you want to tell us a little bit about that?
30:00 In the surrounding area of the track is there the possibility if someone wants to camp?
30:42 How important is the holding of sporting events for a region?
31:35 Are there any sponsors supporting this event and if so, how important is their support considered?
32:35 Until when can someone register?
33:25 If someone needs more information where can they find it?
33:55 George, in closing, would you like to say something last or wish something for the new year?
Spyros Chrysikopoulos
38:15 Spyros today we will talk about a special event the Serres Circuit Run which you also took part in its first year last year. What was it really that made you a world-class swimmer, to run the 24-hour race?
40:00 Why this race and not another long distance race?
40:45 What did you think of last year's first event in general? How was your experience from last year's race?
42:45 How does it feel to run within a set route for so many hours?
45:00 What is the longest distance you have run?
45:50 What is it really like to swim for so many hours? What thoughts are going through your mind?
46:28 Is it the same I mean in the psychology part and the mind games that can be there when you're swimming and when you're running for so many hours?
47:48 How can an athlete overcome his negative thoughts in a big race?
48:38 You've done some amazing things, many of which have pushed you to the limit and even surpassed it, haven't you? What is it that attracts you so much that you want to push your limits every time?
49:39 Do you have another big project in mind for the future? Your goals for the new year?
50:40 What is more that an athlete can do to improve?
51:10 Spyros, on the occasion of our discussion, I would also like to tell my listening friends that you have also written a book about swimming for children. Do you want to tell us 2 things about it?
52:52 Any wishes for the listening friends for the new year?
Ino Stefani
55:50 How did running start and become part of your life?
01:00:22 How did you make the decision last year to race at CIRCUIT SERRES 24 hours?
01:03:40 Ino you who have I would say a close relationship with cars and highways how was the experience of being inside a highway and running? What was your experience at CIRCUIT Serres 24 hours?
01:04:28 For you, what is it that attracts you to ultra-distances and even entering 24-hour trials?
01:06:00 As far as I know, together with Spyros Chrysikopoulos, you also ran in the 150 km race in extreme conditions in Rovaniemi, Finland. Do you want to tell us a little about your experience? Basically, how did you come to participate in such a fight?
01:11:22 Did you ever think about giving up in this fight? How did you manage and overcome any negative thoughts you had?
01:13:10 What are your running goals for the new season?
01:14:00 Would you like to wish something for the new year?
Serres Circuit Run
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George Theocharis
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/george.theoharis1
Spyros Chrysikopoulos
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/spyros.chryssikopoulos.1
Ino Stefani
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1478081927
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