Hello, welcome to my website!
I'm René Kujan. I run a little, I fly around the outdoors a little. Some even don't hesitate to call me an athlete. But I see myself more as a “movement gourmet”, a person who likes to move and the outdoors. I don't really enjoy goals, points, seconds, so don't be surprised I do not remember my exact "records" in the half or marathon...
But that didn't stop me from becoming the first person in this galaxy who:
- ran around Iceland (30 marathons in 30 days)
- ran across Iceland from its northernmost to its southernmost point (equivalent to 13 marathons or so)
- ran across Iceland from its easternmost to its westernmost point (equivalent to almost 23 marathons)
and ran a lot of other crazy things. All this despite allergies, asthma and a broken spine, because of which some doctors said I should never be able to run again.
What can you find here?
Sometimes an article about running, life, the universe, and so.
Some books to buy (for now only in Czech, but they have pictures!)
And more.
Carpe diem!
NEW OLD // UNDER CONSTRUCTION
After a couple of years this web site is in my hands again. So no more junk links, whores presentations and other speculative advertisement, just some normal crazy stuff. ;)
NEW OLD // UNDER CONSTRUCTION
After a couple of years this web site is in my hands again. So no more junk links, whores presentations and other speculative advertisement, just some normal crazy stuff. ;)
Thank you for your support!
When I heard about the amazing challenge you have set yourself, and what you have been through in order to get where you are today, there is no doubt that you will achieve your goal. I wish you all the best of luck!
Marie-Louise Stenild, first woman to run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days
Having seen Rene run up and down Masada two days after running the Jerusalem Marathon with him, I know that he is more than capable of the arduous task that lies ahead. The fact that he has personally committed to raise over £1,000 for disabled athletes and will be participating in Run 30 without a huge back-up team is inspiring. I wish Rene and Run 30 every success.
Lisa Jackson, author of Running Made Easy, bestseller in Great Britain
Es ist eine tolle Sache, dass René sich durch sein Laufen für so einen guten Zweck einsetzt. Ich wünsche ihm ganz viel Glück und Erfolg für sein spannendes Projekt, viel Ausdauer und ein gutes Durchhaltevermögen.
Joey Kelly, ultramarathonman, former member of The Kelly Family
I was delighted to receive news Rene Kujan will be running for such a great cause. As a journalist myself, I feel it is important to share. It is obvious Rene is sharing his talents with many people and I offer him my best wishes in his endeavour and look forward to reading of his journey.
Roy Pirrung, ultramarathonman, member of USA Track and Field's National Masters Hall of Fame
The best of luck to Rene in his epic run around Iceland. He is a fantastic example of combining a passion for running with a passion to raise funds for a worthy cause. Running 30 marathons in 30 days in Iceland will be no easy feat, but I'm sure he can do it.
Richard Donovan, The North Pole Marathon & Antarctic Ice Marathon organizer
We are honoured that Rene Kujan participated in the International Jerusalem Marathon in 2011 – the course is a very challenging one and it made me realise how much effort he’s put in to recovering from his accident in order to be able to run again, against all odds. Rene is an inspiration to runners and athletes around the world, and I wish him good luck with Run 30.
Uri Menachem, chairman of Sports Committee of Jerusalem, marathon organiser
Rene, Best wishes on your most epic adventure! Be safe and enjoy every step of the way. May the wind be at your back for 30-days straight! Your friend, Dean Karnazes.
Dean Karnazes, The Ultramarathonman
When I heard about the amazing challenge you have set yourself, and what you have been through in order to get where you are today, there is no doubt that you will achieve your goal. I wish you all the best of luck!
Marie-Louise Stenild, first woman to run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days
Having seen Rene run up and down Masada two days after running the Jerusalem Marathon with him, I know that he is more than capable of the arduous task that lies ahead. The fact that he has personally committed to raise over £1,000 for disabled athletes and will be participating in Run 30 without a huge back-up team is inspiring. I wish Rene and Run 30 every success.
Lisa Jackson, author of Running Made Easy, bestseller in Great Britain
Es ist eine tolle Sache, dass René sich durch sein Laufen für so einen guten Zweck einsetzt. Ich wünsche ihm ganz viel Glück und Erfolg für sein spannendes Projekt, viel Ausdauer und ein gutes Durchhaltevermögen.
Joey Kelly, ultramarathonman, former member of The Kelly Family
I was delighted to receive news Rene Kujan will be running for such a great cause. As a journalist myself, I feel it is important to share. It is obvious Rene is sharing his talents with many people and I offer him my best wishes in his endeavour and look forward to reading of his journey.
Roy Pirrung, ultramarathonman, member of USA Track and Field's National Masters Hall of Fame
The best of luck to Rene in his epic run around Iceland. He is a fantastic example of combining a passion for running with a passion to raise funds for a worthy cause. Running 30 marathons in 30 days in Iceland will be no easy feat, but I'm sure he can do it.
Richard Donovan, The North Pole Marathon & Antarctic Ice Marathon organizer
We are honoured that Rene Kujan participated in the International Jerusalem Marathon in 2011 – the course is a very challenging one and it made me realise how much effort he’s put in to recovering from his accident in order to be able to run again, against all odds. Rene is an inspiration to runners and athletes around the world, and I wish him good luck with Run 30.
Uri Menachem, chairman of Sports Committee of Jerusalem, marathon organiser