Mino Jorgo, winner of the ninth International Half Marathon Kalampaka–Trikala, talks about his great success and biggest victory of his career.

-George, first of all congratulations for your great success. You have conquered the first position scoring an outstanding achievement. It is the biggest victory of your career?

After 10 Panhellenic victories (firsts in 3km., 4., 5 km km.,, 6 km. 10 km, 3 km. with physical barriers) in all categories in Greece and 5th place on European matches in Baku of Azerbaijan on 3 km. steeple, this struggle is one of the biggest wins of my career because it represents a national record of my country Albania. This performance is and ticket for the European Championship half marathon which will be held in the Netherlands and I'm very happy about it.

Tell us a little about you. Where do you live, how ascholithikes with long distances, for whom the Club running, with whom train?

I live in Athens around 8 years where I studied Nutrition and is my profession. Lately do more trainings in the national garden with the Group of Panagiotis Harami and the rest myself. I belong to the Club of the Mykonos here 3 years and I thank them very much for their overall support that I offer and especially Eric Pappa. My basic event is the 3 km with natural obstacles where I'm 3 consecutive years champion Greece (2013-2014-2016). After my preparation in Kenya (45 days) and the many kilometers workouts I was looking for a half marathon race to see my improvement at longer distances and the race in Trikala was the best option.

You came for the first time in the Organization? I think you were last year? Tell us your impressions about the event.

It is the second time I come to fight, unfortunately last year I had left at 7 km. due to cooling that had suffered the night before and I couldn't breathe. This year things have developed much better. The organisation I believe are among the best I've run and many compliments about it.

How developed the race?

The race at the beginning went a little faster (up to 3 mm) due to the downhill slope and then we found rhythm with d. Theodwrakako until the 12th kilometer. Then I got to go a little faster to achieve better time but after the 15 km was slightly plagiometwpiko the wind, too hot and with fatigue made it more difficult for our effort. In the end it helped me a lot the world with a round of applause, and I quite enjoyed the win.

Your performance, 1:08:37, which is your personal service apedeixes that are in excellent condition. What goals do you have for this year and for your future?

The performance is my personal best and national record in addition to Albania (best during 1.5 min). This performance gives me the right to run and at the European Championships in June in Amsterdam where I will have the opportunity to improve my performance. The next goal is the next workout because small goals helps to achieve the major objectives (and perhaps in Brazil).

I'll wait for the next year on our anniversary 10th half marathon?

The race is fantastic and I will try to come and time but first we are healthy and everything is done.

Thank you George and we wish you success always!

-The interview given to the Secretary of the Club Runners Mr Byron Giontzi Trikala