Written by
Baptiste Doisneau
A weekend of trail running, meetups and creativity in Barcelona
I had the honor of being invited to Barcelona to attend the various events organized around the collaboration between Stamina and Veja Running, on the occasion of the launch of the Harpie, Veja's new trail shoe.
On Friday, October 2nd, we gathered at dawn at the Stamina boutique to welcome guests over breakfast and introduce them to the Harpie, which they would soon have the chance to try out. After a few words from Emmanuel, founder of Stamina, and then from the Veja Running team to present the day's program, we hit the road for Montserrat.
After a thirty-minute journey, it was time for a real-world test: a 10-kilometer trail run with 900 meters of positive elevation gain. Despite a light rain, the outing took place in a great atmosphere. At the finish, a lunch awaited the runners before heading back to the Stamina store for a debrief about the event and the shoe.
Saturday also started at dawn with a community run, open to everyone upon registration. On the agenda: 10 kilometers and 250 meters of positive elevation gain to admire Barcelona from the heights. Participants were also able to test the Harpie, before enjoying a well-deserved coffee and croissants.
In the afternoon, we met for a workshop bringing together OD, Stamina and Veja Running. Last July, we organized a first edition with Stamina; this time, Veja Running joined us. Using printed pages from the first volume of the magazine and elements from the Veja Running universe, the participants created collages to imagine their own vision of trail running.
The workshop was a great success: the participants were delighted and the creations, truly superb.
After two intense days, rich in emotions, sport, and creativity, the weekend has come to an end.
Thank you very much to Stamina and Veja Running for the invitation!