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Στις 13 Οκτωβρίου θα τρέξω τον γύρο του νομού Χανίων, περίπου 250 χλμ 😊και ελπίζω να συγκεντρώσω κεφάλαια για την νεοσυσταθείσα Ελληνική Ομάδα Διάσωσης στα Χανιά On the 13th October I will be running around Chania, approx 250kms in the hope of raising money for the newly inaugurated Search and Rescue team in Chania A little bit about me   Ονομάζομαι Ελένη Γαλεράκη και κατάγομαι από Κρήτη και Βρετανία. Πριν από 8 χρόνια αποφάσισα ότι ήθελα να γράψω μια διαφορετική ιστορία ζωής και αφού εγκατέλειψα μετά από 20 χρόνια τον επιχειρηματικό κόσμο ξεκίνησα ένα ταξίδι αυτοανακάλυψης Εκείνη την εποχή ήμουν

Pachnes Crete’s second highest mountain at 2,452m (short by only 2m!) Pachnes can be found in the white mountains, also known as Lefka Ori. Situated on the west of the island and is one of many peaks that can be found in this vast mountain range. The moon on Earth What makes Pachnes so interesting is the fact that it is completely devoid of vegetation and has a very other world feel to it unlike any other landscape you may have visited.   The easiest way to access this peak is from the south in Sfakia. If you have access

Hi everyone! My name is Helen and I love exploring Crete, running and hiking in the mountains and on the trails.  I am excited to share with you some of my favourite routes 🙂 Sougia to Paleochora This trail is one of my personal favorites, offering a delightful combination of coastal views, mountain climbs, ancient ruins, and stunning beaches. With its diverse landscapes and rich historical heritage, this trail promises an unforgettable adventure for nature lovers and history buffs alike. For those seeking to avoid car shuttle arrangements, the easiest way to experience this trail is to drive to Paleochora,

Hi everyone! My name is Helen and I love exploring Crete, running and hiking in the mountains and on the trails.  I am excited to share with you some of my favourite routes for running and hiking in Crete 🙂   Malaxa – The Overlooked Mountain Malaxa is the closest mountain to Chania yet often overlooked!  It is  only a 15 minute drive from the centre.  These are the closest trails to Chania city and are perfect for all levels of trail runners including beginners with the relative smooth non technical trail system There are 2 main starting points at

Hi everyone! My name is Helen and I love exploring Crete, running and hiking in the mountains and on the trails.  I am excited to share with you some of my favourite routes for running and hiking in Crete 🙂 Agia Kiriaki Located just 10km from Chania, the Monastery of Agia Kiriaki in Varipetro is a hidden gem nestled in a beautiful gorge, surrounded by a protected grove with a river and several cavernous churches accessible through stone-paved trails.  The ecosystem here is very rich and unique, with thoughtful labels identifying the flora and fauna along the way.  The trail

Women’s supported fastest known time I’m on the Hi-line trail, an oasis high up in the middle of the mountain, surrounded by red rock.  I had just hiked through a wonderland, someplace you would find only in your imagination, a magical place.  I was on day 7 of my Arizona Trail and things were most definitely not going to plan (the night before I was running for my life through a prescribed burned area thinking I was going to die a fiery death! But let’s not focus on that ).  Still, I couldn’t help but smile.  The sun was shining