Kdope publishing house recently published "Quanto Manca?", written by Lorenzo Tiezzi, journalist and press officer. The book is intended as an anti-manual for those who want to get started with trail running, without ever stopping.
An extraordinary journey
Lorenzo Tiezzi, a fifty-two-year-old with a passion for sports, achieved a significant feat between July 2021 and April 2024, completing five “Cento Miglia”, among the most challenging Ultra Trail races in the world. Of particular note is his double participation in the Adamello Ultra Trail, a 167-kilometer race with an elevation gain of 11.500 meters.
A book of reflections and advice
“Quanto Manca?” is not the classic technical manual dedicated to those who want to win races, but a collection of reflections, anecdotes and practical suggestions for running enthusiasts. It is a personal diary that offers advice on how to tackle mountain walks, highlighting contact with nature as a source of inspiration and relaxation.
167 ideas for tackling running
The book offers 167 ideas, each representing a kilometer of the Adamello Ultra Trail. The topics covered range from how to enjoy training to how to overcome climbs and descents, from the secrets of refreshment points to how to appreciate the various weather conditions. “Quanto Manca?” is offered as an alternative guide designed for anyone who loves mountain running, without distinction between beginners and veterans, eager to challenge their limits surrounded by the beauty of the trails.
Maddaloni, a 14-year-old boy robbed by two peers armed with knives: the stolen goods were recovered.
MADDALONI – They threatened a peer with a knife and stole his wallet, smartphone, and electric bicycle. The two minors involved in the incident were both reported to the Juvenile Court for conspiracy to commit robbery after the intervention of the Carabinieri of the local station.
The incident occurred yesterday afternoon, around 16.30pm, near a bar in via Forche Caudine, in Maddaloni, in the province of Caserta. According to the military's reconstruction, the victim, a 14-year-old boy who was with a friend, was approached by two peers. After threatening him with a knife, the two men took his personal belongings and then quickly fled.
NAPLES – The child admitted to Monaldi Hospital in serious condition after receiving a damaged heart transplant has been placed first on the Italian transplant list. His mother, Patrizia, announced the news during a live broadcast on the program. Life live su Rai 1.
"They've put him first on the Italian transplant list," the woman explained, noting that she was informed directly by the ministry. This news represents a crucial step in the race against time to save the little boy, whose condition remains delicate but, according to the doctors, is compatible with another operation.
NAPLES – A kitchen knife hidden in a backpack, discovered during school hours, prompted police intervention at a school in the historic center. The incident involved a 17-year-old boy, who was charged with illegal possession of a weapon or offensive objects.
The alarm was raised by a report to the Operations Room. Officers from the Dante Police Station responded to the school building after receiving reports of a student with a weapon in his backpack. When patrols arrived, a teacher reported finding, during a search, a kitchen knife measuring approximately 32 centimeters in length.
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I read the article and it seems that Lorenzo Tiezzi's book is very interesting for those who love running, but I'm not sure if his ideas can help to improve. Mountain running is tiring and requires a lot of commitment.