Runday - It's the people. It is vivid emotions.

Sometimes we wonder what makes Runday so special

There are many wonderful things about our project - fun and sincere smiles, active recreation, communication and new friends, support and many, many more. But perhaps the best thing about Runday is the people: those who help organise it, those who attend the races, those for whom we try and improve.

Runday people are kind and open-minded individuals who have an active life position and a point of view that they are not afraid to share. Romko Zadorozhnyi, an activist of Runday Ternopil, who is also a tourist and the manager of the Gorgany store in Ternopil, will tell us about himself today.

What are your hobbies? What sports do you play?

I love outdoor activities - water, hiking, speleo, mountain tourism.

How did you find out about Runday?

The start of the races in the city coincided with my interest in running. I wanted to find out who Ruslan Ruzhytskyi and Yura Mishchuk were, who took it upon themselves to organise such a ‘thankless’ thing as launching something new in the rather lazy Ternopil. And it was addictive:) People who do something without selfish motives always attract attention, and when I started to realise that it is easier to attract people to running than to other activities, I got involved in this process.

When did you first become a volunteer at Runday?

Around October 2016. I didn't really follow the marks - I ran without logging in and volunteered on a creative basis. In addition to Runday, I helped organise the Ternopil Half Marathon.

Have you had any mishaps or funny stories while volunteering at Runday?

Yeah, when the phone doesn't save the results and you have to remember who ran and when. It's good that there were less than 10 participants then :)))

What motivates you to volunteer/run?

Example. A contagious example that brings more and more people to running and our company. Due to my work and absence from the city on Saturdays, I miss the starts, but I am indescribably happy with the photo reports and the number of people who join every weekend. And then it becomes clear why my desire to help at the start was so great.

Do you participate in Runday as a runner? What sporting goals do you set for yourself?

Yes, but I don't set any special requirements for myself. Although in the long run I want to run under 20 minutes)

When and how did you start running?

Runday shaped my love for running, and before that I didn't run as much as I actively cycled and hiked in the mountains.

What do you think about when you run?

I like to chat while running :). If I have to run alone, my thoughts are somewhere between reality and dreams. It's easier to dream while running than lying on the couch.

Who is the person who inspires you to do sports?

There is no one person. No particular age or gender. I admire everyone who runs next to me - they are incredible people.

Do you like the chosen location? Are you satisfied with the surface and the route? Why do you go there?

‘Ternopil is a fairy tale in which we live’ is a song in a song, and the Randay route by the lake is somewhere like that. No pathos, just in a good mood :)). You couldn't choose a more convenient place.

What is Runday for you?

It's the people. It is vivid emotions. It's an impetus for new starts and event organisations.