Runners brave 40°C heat to complete 42km in support of students

Despite scorching 40°C temperatures, a group of friends completed a 42-kilometer run from Čačak to the Žiča monastery in Serbia, a feat they described as their "Vidovdan feat." The run was undertaken to show solidarity and support for students.

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We ran 42 km and 195 meters, that was some kind of our Vidovdan feat, because it was hellish.

Tatjana, one of the participants, explained the grueling nature of the run, which began at 8:30 AM. "There was simply no room at all for any kind of freshness, which is otherwise essential for runners, but it doesn't matter," she said. Support vehicles followed the runners, providing refreshments every five kilometers, and participants took turns, though some completed the entire distance.

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There was simply no room at all for any kind of freshness, which is otherwise essential for runners, but it doesn't matter.

The experience, though difficult, was also described as "fantastic, solidary, and energetic." When asked about her expectations from the students they were supporting, Tatjana shifted the focus: "Let the students expect something from us now. We are here to absolutely support them."

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Let the students expect something from us now. We are here to absolutely support them.

Her friend added, "If they have the courage to lead, we must have the strength to support them." The students involved in the broader initiative had previously stated they were more determined and prepared than ever. Tatjana concluded, "We ran 42 km today at 40° – we showed that. Whenever they call, we are there."

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If they have the courage to lead, we must have the strength to support them.