22 June<\/span><\/small><\/strong><\/p>\n PHISICAL CULTURE DAY<\/span><\/small><\/strong><\/p>\n \n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[vc_single_image image=”16858″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/us.edu.pl\/wydzial\/wnst\/en\/category\/kartka-z-kalendarza\/”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″]\r\n \u201eSave the date”<\/a> is a series of articles that have been written to celebrate various unusual holidays. The authors of the presented materials are students, doctoral students and employees of the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Silesia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#9b132a”]\r\n 22 June is the Day of Physical Culture. We all know that “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”, including studing. Research work, didactics or education are forms of intellectual work from which you should also take a rest. We recommend active recreation. Our employees and students show that you can have time for traing and at the same time be a champion in the field of your professional activity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1655802873829{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs style=”modern” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”Tomasz Goryczka, PhD, DSc” tab_id=”1630402913232-867217fa-85c6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”foto” css=”.vc_custom_1630408160762{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”] TOMASZ GORYCZKA, PhD, DSc, Associate Professor<\/strong><\/small><\/span><\/p>\n Institute of Materials Engineering<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″]\r\n I have a license to \u201ckill\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n I am a referee at the European Athletics Championships level – I have a license to \u201ckill\u201d NATALIA HECZKO<\/strong><\/small><\/span><\/p>\n student of Chemical Technology, winner of 2nd place in the female team category in alpine skiing – Wintercup, Polish Academic Championship<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″]\r\n Why did I choose skiing?<\/span> TERESA KASPRZYK-KUCEWICZ, Dr, Eng.<\/strong><\/small><\/span><\/p>\n Institute of Biomedical Engineering<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″]\r\n I\u2019ve always been interested in cycling, and I began to develop my passion for bike and competition when I was a student. The bike gives me freedom and lets me face my own weaknesses. In a specific way, it motivates me to take up new challenges and work hard. Yoga, and especially regular Ashtanga Yoga practice, is my tower of strength and allows me to find internal peace and balance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Karol Krawczy\u0144ski” tab_id=”1630403116098-73612380-9ba8″][vc_row_inner el_class=”shadow”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”foto” css=”.vc_custom_1630400802770{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”] KAROL KRAWCZY\u0143SKI<\/strong><\/small><\/span><\/p>\n student of Computer Science, 6th place in Polish Academic Championships in Tennis<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″]\r\n Why tennis?<\/span><\/p>\n I first played on a tennis court at the age of 6. I really liked sport as a child, but I was particularly keen on tennis. I began regular training almost immediately, thanks to which I took part in competitions already as a child. I fell in love with competition and improvement of my skills at each training session. The first defeats did not discourage me, and success motivated me to work even harder. Persistence, fighting for each point, getting myself together after defeats and drawing conclusions are the features I learned on the court. Years later, I notice even more how useful in life they are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Bartosz Nikiel” tab_id=”1630403176335-0015d50c-594b”][vc_row_inner el_class=”shadow”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”foto” css=”.vc_custom_1630409478520{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”] BARTOSZ NIKIEL<\/strong><\/small><\/span><\/p>\n student of Physics, basketball, football<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″]\r\n Why basketball? I chose basketball, because taking part in remote classes most of the day I don\u2019t feel tired at all. Running combined with jumping and throwing a ball to the basket is an ideal way to spend my free time actively, especially in the summer, when the days are very long and warm, and the sunsets are beautiful. One accompanying person and a loudspeaker with some quiet music on are enough to momentarily forget all stress related to student\u2019s life in this period, very difficult for education. I recommend it to everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Agnieszka Nowak-Brzezi\u0144ska, PhD, DSc” tab_id=”1630403277884-783be76f-0db3″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”foto” css=”.vc_custom_1630407655950{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”] AGNIESZKA NOWAK-BRZEZI\u0143SKA, PhD, DSc, Associate Professor<\/strong><\/small><\/span><\/p>\n Deputy Dean for Promotion and Cooperation<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”20″][vc_column_text el_class=”foto” css=”.vc_custom_1630407767133{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”] Dear everyone, On 22 June we celebrate the Physical Culture Day<\/span><\/p>\n Whose goal is to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyle. It is associated with the culture of society, which consists in care for one\u2019s own well-being, mental and physical health. Physical activity impacts the health condition, increasing the organism\u2019s resistance, so it is very important to remember about this sphere of our life.<\/p>\n What can I say in the subject of physical culture? I would only like to share my own experiences and thoughts. What are they like?<\/p>\n Nowadays, I can\u2019t imagine not doing sports, not caring what I eat or how long I sleep after a working day. All these factors are of great importance for me. What is physical activity like for me? I\u2019m a typical sport enthusiast. I try to spend my time actively at least several times a week, ideally each day, but we know that it is not always possible. However, I do try to eat a lot of vegetables and fruit. I prepare most meals myself, and I also bake bread made of rye flour sourdough 2000 with added grains (sunflower, pumpkin, nigella, lineseed). Simply speaking, I really like it. I do believe it all gives me incredible energy, immunity and joy of life. Why do I need all this running?<\/span><\/p>\n I love this feeling when I come back after running, sometimes less and sometimes more tired, and I sit down with a bottle of mineral water \u201cto get back to myself\u201d. I can listen to the increasingly smooth breathing and trillions of endorphins that keep flooding me. I am convinced that every runner will confirm: the best comes after running. No way the sense of tiredness\/effort will overshadow the joy of training in your heart, right? PS. Last but not least, I say hello to my students – those who already run, and we do sometimes have a nice chat about it and keep motivating one another (please see Kamil\u2019s blog: https:\/\/biegajacyprogramista.pl\/<\/a>), but also those who are thinking of taking up running. My answer is: Yes, you\u2019ll find out that it\u2019s worth it.<\/p>\n My dear ones \u2013 movement is healthy! \n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Kamil Zemczak” tab_id=”1630402524768-c8562b63-3e69″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”foto” css=”.vc_custom_1630409728938{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”] KAMIL ZEMCZAK, MSc, Eng<\/strong><\/small><\/span><\/p>\n graduate of Computer Science<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″]\r\n Why did I choose running?<\/span><\/p>\n I began my adventure with running back in 2013, and for one simple reason: I wanted to put down weight. When I started to run, I did not realise that I was just about to awaken one of the most important passions in my life. The beginnings were not easy. My feet hurt, I did not feel any endorphins, and after running two kilometres it was as if I\u2019d run a marathon. For a long time I did nothing about it, I would only run to put down some weight, often getting angry and thinking that it was not for me – until one day. One sunny day I was overtaken by an elderly man (he was 70+ to my eye), who was in better shape than me. And that was when I thought to myself: with all respect to that man, it can\u2019t go on like this. I invested in some decent running shoes, I became more regular and determined, so running began to give me more and more pleasure.<\/p>\n When it comes to my weight, I\u2019ve achieved my goal, so if I were to ask myself the question: why do I run? The answer would be as follows: because this is the time which is for me only. No distraction or unexpected duties during a training session – only myself and the run I\u2019d planned. This is what I appreciate the most during training, because nowadays it is difficult to part with your mobile phone and computer, especially if you work as a programmer. Another reason why I run is to keep the healthy lifestyle and move. Because I run, I feel great both from the physical and mental point of view. Last but not least, I want to overcome my own limits and achieve the set goals. This additionally motivates me to go out and move.<\/p>\n I run at least once a week, and not more than six times – it all depends on the stage of my preparation for a particular goal. Apart from running, I try to go regularly to the gym, to strengthen specific parts of my body.<\/p>\n The longest distance I\u2019ve ever done was marathon (42.195 km). I ran it in 3 hours and 34 minutes. Looking from the perspective of my whole adventure with running, I think that it was my greatest achievement. Although I did not manage to reach the specified goal, i.e. run below 3 hours and 30 minutes, I was feeling very good after the run, and in comparison with my first marathon, I was not exhausted.<\/p>\n When it comes to results, my biggest achievement was the third place in Bytomski Charytatywny Bieg Godno\u015bci (Bytom Charity Dignity Run) \u201eGONItwa\u201d. I did 5 km in 19 minutes and 23 seconds, and took the 3rd place. The feeling was amazing, and I showed that amateur running does not necessarily mean a lack of tangible success.<\/p>\n I often hear: \u201cwhat\u2019s the use of amateur running, you finish 200th in big events and have no chance to compete with the best\u201d. Obviously, there is some truth in this thesis, because if you\u2019re an amateur, it\u2019s really hard to reach the podium of the most popular competitions. However, I really think that\u2019s not what this is all about. It\u2019s a very good feeling to set yourself a specific goal and achieve it in the competition. The audience, organisation, the medal… these are things you don\u2019t forget, and the memories remain with us for the rest of our lives.<\/p>\n My example shows that you don\u2019t have to run from the youngest age to achieve good results in running. It\u2019s never too late to do something for yourself, improving both your physical and mental health at the same time. Endorphins do not necessarily come with the first run – sometimes you simply need some patience. When running no longer gives you any pleasure after a while, perhaps you should change its form rather than give up on physical activity. There is also a gym, swimming pool, bicycle\u2026 many options. And a sound mind in a sound body!\uf04a<\/p>\n Finally, I would like to invite everyone to visit my blog: www.biegajacyprogramista.pl<\/a> \u2013 you will find there different interesting materials on software and running.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Dlaczego wybra\u0142em bieganie?<\/p>\n Swoj\u0105 przygod\u0119 z bieganiem rozpocz\u0105\u0142em w roku 2013 \u2013 a pow\u00f3d by\u0142 jeden i prosty: chcia\u0142em schudn\u0105\u0107. Kiedy zaczyna\u0142em biega\u0107, nie zdawa\u0142em sobie sprawy z tego, \u017ce w\u0142a\u015bnie rozbudzam w sobie jedn\u0105 z moich najwa\u017cniejszych pasji w \u017cyciu. Pocz\u0105tki nie by\u0142y \u0142atwe. Obciera\u0142y mnie buty, nie czu\u0142em endorfin, a po przebiegni\u0119ciu dw\u00f3ch kilometr\u00f3w czu\u0142em si\u0119, jakbym przebieg\u0142 maraton. Przez d\u0142ugi czas nic z tym nie robi\u0142em, biega\u0142em tylko i wy\u0142\u0105cznie dlatego, by zrzuci\u0107 zb\u0119dne kilogramy, cz\u0119sto denerwuj\u0105c si\u0119 i my\u015bl\u0105c, \u017ce to nie jest dla mnie \u2013 a\u017c do pewnego dnia. W pewny s\u0142oneczny dzie\u0144 wyprzedzi\u0142 mnie Pan w podesz\u0142ym wieku (na moje oko \u2013 70+ lat), kt\u00f3ry mia\u0142 lepsz\u0105 sylwetk\u0119 oraz wydolno\u015b\u0107 ode mnie. Powiedzia\u0142em sobie wtedy: z ca\u0142ym szacunkiem dla tego Pana, ale tak nie mo\u017ce by\u0107. Od tamtej chwili zainwestowa\u0142em w porz\u0105dne buty do biegania, by\u0142em bardziej regularny i zdeterminowany, czego efektem by\u0142o to, \u017ce bieganie zacz\u0119\u0142o przynosi\u0107 coraz wi\u0119cej przyjemno\u015bci.<\/p>\n Je\u015bli chodzi o wag\u0119, sw\u00f3j cel osi\u0105gn\u0105\u0142em, wi\u0119c jakbym mia\u0142 zada\u0107 sobie obecnie pytanie \u2013 dlaczego biegam? To odpowied\u017a by\u0142aby nast\u0119puj\u0105ca: biegam, poniewa\u017c jest to czas jedynie dla mnie. Zero rozpraszaczy czy niespodziewanych obowi\u0105zk\u00f3w podczas treningu – tylko ja i zaplanowany bieg. To w\u0142a\u015bnie najbardziej doceniam podczas treningu, poniewa\u017c w dzisiejszych czasach trudno jest si\u0119 rozsta\u0107 z telefonem i komputerem, tym bardziej, je\u017celi pracuje si\u0119 jako programista. Kolejnym powodem, dla kt\u00f3rego biegam, jest ch\u0119\u0107 utrzymywania zdrowego trybu \u017cycia i pozostawania w ruchu. Dzi\u0119ki temu, \u017ce biegam, \u015bwietnie czuj\u0119 si\u0119 fizycznie i psychicznie. Ostatnim, ale nie najmniej wa\u017cnym, powodem jest pragnienie prze\u0142amywania swoich granic i osi\u0105gania wyznaczonych cel\u00f3w. To dodatkowo motywuje, aby wyj\u015b\u0107 i si\u0119 porusza\u0107.<\/p>\n Biegam minimum raz w tygodniu, a maksymalnie sze\u015b\u0107 razy \u2013 to zale\u017cy od etapu przygotowa\u0144 do konkretnego celu. Poza bieganiem staram si\u0119 regularnie chodzi\u0107 na si\u0142ownie, by wzmocni\u0107 poszczeg\u00f3lne partie swojego cia\u0142a.<\/p>\n M\u00f3j najd\u0142u\u017cszy dystans, kt\u00f3ry pokona\u0142em to maraton (42,195 km). Przebieg\u0142em go w czasie 3h 34 minuty. I patrz\u0105c przez pryzmat ca\u0142o\u015bci mojej przygody z bieganiem, uwa\u017cam, \u017ce to moje najwi\u0119ksze osi\u0105gni\u0119cie. Co prawda nie uda\u0142o si\u0119 zrealizowa\u0107 okre\u015blonego celu \u2013 czyli przebiec poni\u017cej 3h i 30 minut, ale czu\u0142em si\u0119 po tym biegu bardzo dobrze, a w por\u00f3wnaniu do mojego pierwszego maratonu nie by\u0142em bardzo wycie\u0144czony.<\/p>\n Najwi\u0119ksze osi\u0105gni\u0119cie, je\u015bli chodzi o wynik, to trzecie miejsce w II Bytomskim Charytatywnym Biegu Godno\u015bci \u201eGONItwa\u201d. Pokona\u0142em wtedy 5 km w 19 minut i 23 sekund i stan\u0105\u0142em na ostatnim miejscu podium. Niesamowite uczucie i pokazanie, \u017ce bieganie amatorskie wcale nie musi wi\u0105za\u0107 si\u0119 z brakiem namacalnych sukces\u00f3w.<\/p>\n Cz\u0119sto spotykam si\u0119 z tez\u0105 \u201epo co biega\u0107 amatorsko, skoro w du\u017cych imprezach jest si\u0119 dwusetnym i nie da si\u0119 realizowa\u0107 z najlepszymi\u201d. Oczywi\u015bcie w tej tezie jest troch\u0119 prawdy, bowiem biegaj\u0105c amatorsko naprawd\u0119 ci\u0119\u017cko stan\u0105\u0107 na podium tych najpopularniejszych imprez. Niemniej jednak uwa\u017cam, \u017ce to nie o to w tym wszystkim chodzi. Bardzo dobrym uczuciem jest za\u0142o\u017cenie sobie okre\u015blonego celu i zrealizowanie go w zawodach. Kibice, organizacja, medal\u2026takich rzeczy si\u0119 nie zapomina, a wspomnienia zostan\u0105 z nami do ko\u0144ca \u017cycia.<\/p>\n M\u00f3j przyk\u0142ad pokazuje, \u017ce nie trzeba biega\u0107 od najm\u0142odszych lat, by osi\u0105ga\u0107 dobre wyniki w bieganiu. Nigdy nie jest za p\u00f3\u017ano, by zrobi\u0107 co\u015b dla siebie, poprawiaj\u0105c przy tym swoje zdrowie psychiczne oraz fizyczne. Endorfiny wcale nie musz\u0105 przyj\u015b\u0107 wraz z pierwszym biegiem \u2013 czasami trzeba po prostu cierpliwo\u015bci. Kiedy po d\u0142u\u017cszym czasie bieganie nie przynosi \u017cadnej przyjemno\u015bci mo\u017ce zamiast porzuca\u0107 aktywno\u015b\u0107 warto pomy\u015ble\u0107 o innej jego formie. Jest jeszcze si\u0142ownia, basen, rower\u2026 mo\u017cliwo\u015bci jest wiele. W zdrowym ciele, zdrowy duch \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n![\"Tomasz](\"https:\/\/us.edu.pl\/wydzial\/wnst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/OSOBY\/GoryczkaT.jpg\")
\nfot. spartanrace.pl<\/em>[\/vc_column_text]\r\n
\n
\nI am a referee, because I no longer have the power to run steeplechase<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Natalia Heczko” tab_id=”1630402524832-7c8139df-8cf2″][vc_row_inner el_class=”shadow”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”foto” css=”.vc_custom_1630408498354{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]![\"Natalia](\"https:\/\/us.edu.pl\/wydzial\/wnst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/OSOBY\/Natalia-Heczko.jpg\")
\nfot. private archive
\n<\/em>[\/vc_column_text]\r\n
\n
\nSkiing has always been my favourite sport. I began skiing very early, when I was 3 years old. Skiing is a great training for our personality, especially for self-discipline and persistence, and an energy shot, which is definitely also useful in our daily life. And speaking of the energy flow, let\u2019s not forget about the adrenaline rush. Adrenaline is like a synonym for extreme sport and competition. This is a signal informing that it\u2019s necessary to fight, be active, escape, and gather all forces in one particular moment. Such positive adrenaline stimulates organism and improves all motor skills, such as strength, speed and stamina. It also helps focus on the goal and increase motivation. Once the emotions are gone, positive adrenaline gives a great sense of satisfaction.
\nSkiing gives you a unique opportunity to discover new places, both domestically and abroad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Teresa Kasprzyk-Kucewicz, Dr, Eng.” tab_id=”1630402780585-62c52bf6-5b36″][vc_row_inner el_class=”shadow”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”foto” css=”.vc_custom_1630408643712{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]![\"Teresa](\"https:\/\/us.edu.pl\/wydzial\/wnst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/OSOBY\/TKsaprzykKucewicz.jpg\")
\nfot. https:\/\/gdyniasport.pl<\/em>[\/vc_column_text]\r\n
\n![\"Karol](\"https:\/\/us.edu.pl\/wydzial\/wnst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/OSOBY\/KKrawczynski.jpg\")
\nfot. Walusza Fotografia<\/em>[\/vc_column_text]\r\n
\n![\"Karol](\"https:\/\/us.edu.pl\/wydzial\/wnst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/OSOBY\/BNikiel.jpg\")
\nfot. private archive
\n<\/em>[\/vc_column_text]\r\n
\n
\n<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Prof.](\"https:\/\/us.edu.pl\/wydzial\/wnst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/OSOBY\/ANB-e1630399692549.jpg\")
\nfot. private archive
\n<\/em>[\/vc_column_text]\r\n
\n![\"Prof.](\"https:\/\/us.edu.pl\/wydzial\/wnst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/OSOBY\/Agnieszka-Nowak-Brzezinska-bieg.jpg\")
<\/a>
\nfot. private archive
\n<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”foto” css=”.vc_custom_1630407747388{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]![\"Prof.](\"https:\/\/us.edu.pl\/wydzial\/wnst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/OSOBY\/Agnieszka-Nowak-Brzezinska-zima.jpg\")
<\/a>
\nfot. private archive
\n<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”foto” css=”.vc_custom_1630407687187{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]![\"Prof.](\"https:\/\/us.edu.pl\/wydzial\/wnst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/OSOBY\/Agnieszka-Nowak-Brzezinska-bieg-2.jpg\")
<\/a>
\nfot. private archive<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20″][vc_column_text el_class=”foto” css=”.vc_custom_1630407696351{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]![\"Prof.](\"https:\/\/us.edu.pl\/wydzial\/wnst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/OSOBY\/Agnieszka-Nowak-Brzezinska-zima-2.jpg\")
<\/a>
\nfot. private archive<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″]\r\n
\nIt wasn\u2019t always like this. I did not begin physical activity until the final year of my studies. I don\u2019t remember how it happened, but it turned out that I received I a one-off scholarship during the last year of my studies, and bought a mountain bike for what was a considerable amount of money back then (Thank you @Roman Simi\u0144ski). I began in the 5th year of my studies with 20 kg of overweight. I was feeling bad with myself back then, and I really wanted to change it. At that time I lived in D\u0105browa G\u00f3rnicza, and made daily bike trips to Pogoria IV lake, well-known to everyone around there. In the winter or bad weather, I would replace the bike with the gym or yoga.
\nAnd finally the time came to start running. I decided to give it a try. That was more less 6 years ago.
\nI obviously started with march-run, humbly increasing the distance with more kilometres.
\nI took part in a number of organised runs, i.e. Harpaga\u0144ska Dyszka (10 km) in Sosnowiec, then in P\u00f3maraton D\u0105browski, and I\u2019m still dreaming of marathon. Will I ever do it? I hope so. Obviously, one problem is I\u2019m not ready to take up the distance of 42 km, but the other, not less important, is the fact that I don\u2019t necessarily enjoy organised runs. Why? I avoid competition, this is not something that attracts me. Several organised runs (in my case the biggest one was P\u00f3\u0142maraton D\u0105browski for 1,200 people) did not awake the competition spirit in me. I prefer the sense of freedom that running itself gives me. That I can wear my shoes at any time and go out running, not sticking to a defined route, not racing in a big crowd, not being upset by not being at the top of my form. I obviously salute those of us who need this competition and constantly achieve bigger success, because they are motivated by the other runners on the route. I\u2019m not totally free from controlling my running, because I support myself with gadgets such as a pulse watch, but I do it for the curiosity of distance and pulse rate (especially after going through COVID-19 in December 2020), rather than to control my running speed. I pay no attention to that. However, the most important equipment element in running is shoes. When they are poorly chosen, you won\u2019t move far beyond your good intentions. I went to a specialist running shop to pick my first shoes, and the expert helped me select the right shoe for my foot. Since then, I have always chosen my subsequent shoes myself, and I always have a number of pairs, both trail and road.<\/p>\n
\nI was obviously very happy with my half-marathon result, but participating in charity runs, sometimes small-distance, like 6 km around Pogooria Lake in D\u0105browa G\u00f3rnicza, gave me more fun. When we know that somebody will help someone else get over a difficult situation\/disease thanks to our participation in the run, our satisfaction is double.
\nI much prefer running in the woods than on the road (I now live in the Lasy Murckowskie area).
\nThe nature of my work often makes me spend 10 hours or more at the computer each day. With scientific and teaching work I need time to think about new research or materials for classes with my students. Therefore, running is most frequently the time for me to consider such things. One hour of running (or walking) is enough to clear my mind of what is unnecessary on the one hand, and put in order everything I plan to do after the run. On the other hand, running in company allows me to do a few kilometres in a very cool atmosphere, almost without noticing that I just made quite a distance and burnt some calories, equal to a bar of my favourite chocolate. Yes, I must admit: I often reward myself with my favourite titbits. When I finish running, I treat myself with pleasure to my favourite chocolate, pizza or freshly baked strawberry cake \ud83d\ude09
\nI love running both in the summer and in the winter. My most extreme run was in -30\u00b0C around Lake Paprocany in Tychy. After one hour of running, my eyelashes were completely frozen and white. A demanding experience, and I don\u2019t think I want to do it again. The most beautiful time to run is in the spring, when everything comes to life, you hear the birds singing and admire the blooming trees and flowers.
\nWhen I don\u2019t run (because the muscles need to relax sometimes), I choose a lighter form of practice, which is walking. This is a form of activity that anyone of us can do. World Health Organisation informs that healthy individuals should make approximately 6,000-8,000 thousand steps per day. Assuming that a single step has the length of approximately 60-80 cm, every day we should walk the distance of between 3.6 and 6.4 km. And so, at a quick pace this is about 40-70 minutes of walking.<\/p>\n
\nAnd a sound mind in a sound body! Therefore, let\u2019s celebrate as often as possible, and especially today.<\/p>\n![\"Prof.](\"https:\/\/us.edu.pl\/wydzial\/wnst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/OSOBY\/KZemczak.jpg\")
\nfot. private archive<\/em>[\/vc_column_text]\r\n
\n