I ran a marathon. Stopped for 3 years. Now I'm back with a plan.
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In October 2022, I crossed the finish line of my first marathon. 42km. I thought I’d never stop running.
I stopped.
I spent 3 years away from running. No training, no races, no running shoes. Life happened and running was left for later.
Until November 2025.
The comeback
I came back slowly. Picked up training with a coaching team (Team Samuka Run), respecting my body and the time off. The first workouts hurt. The pace that used to be easy became a challenge.
But the feeling of running again — that didn’t change.
And this time, I came back with a different idea.
What is Tênis e Milhas
Running shoes. Travel miles. Simple as that.
The idea was born from something every runner knows: each race takes you to a different place. You travel to run, but you end up discovering the city, the food, the people. The race is the reason — the trip is what stays with you.
Tênis e Milhas documents all of that. Each race becomes a report. Each city becomes a travel guide. Each experience becomes content for anyone who wants to do the same.
Mandala Quest
In the running world, “mandala” is when you complete all stages of a race circuit. It’s a medal collection that, together, forms something bigger.
My first mandala is the Circuito Catarinense de Corridas de Rua 2026 — 5 half marathons across Santa Catarina, Brazil:
| # | Race | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BC Half Marathon | Balneário Camboriú | Apr 26 |
| 2 | Oakberry Floripa Half | Florianópolis | May 03 |
| 3 | Chapecó Half Marathon | Chapecó | Aug 02 |
| 4 | Floripa International Marathon (21k) | Florianópolis | Aug 29 |
| 5 | Criciúma Marathon (21k) | Criciúma | Sep 27 |
Six months, five cities, five 21k starts. And a few extra races in between to keep the rhythm.
What you’ll find here
Travel guides — Where to stay, eat and what to do in each city. With price ranges ($, $$, $$$) so you can pick what fits your budget.
Race reports — How each race went, unfiltered. What worked, what didn’t, with real Garmin data: pace, heart rate, elevation.
Training — What I’m learning with my running coach. The real progress of someone coming back after 3 years off.
Gear — Honest reviews of what I use to run and create content.
What’s next
The Circuito Catarinense is the first mandala. Not the last.
- Mega Finisher — race circuit across South America
- Super Halfs — half marathons across Europe
- Six Majors — Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York. The final boss.
Each mandala is bigger than the last. Each one takes you further.
Follow along
If you run, travel, or are thinking about starting either — this content is for you.
I’m not an elite athlete. I’m a runner who crossed a marathon finish line, stopped, and is coming back. This time, with a camera in hand.
Welcome to Tênis e Milhas.
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