Run, climb, do cross-country...
Ljubljana, 7 March - Runners getting ready for the Ljubljana marathon can continue practising this week, while mountain lovers who are not bothered by winter temperatures will get a chance to climb a hill near the capital.
Rateče, Planica
The Planica Nordic Centre
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA
As part of preparations for the Volkswagen Ljubljana Marathon, the biggest race in the country, in October, runners will be able to join 4th group run on Saturday.
More info at www.ljmaratonpriprave.si
On the same day, school children, but also their parents and grandparents, can join the 22nd Planica School Marathon or the National School Cross-Country Championship.
Those who would just like to come to the Planica Nordic Centre to get some exercise can also join in to do some hiking, cross-country racing, alpine skiing or snow boarding. More info at www.osgorje.si
Sunday will be the day to walk or run to Murovica, a 743-metre hill north-east of the capital, as part of the 16th Mountain Run to Murovica.
The fastest three men and three women runners will get awards. More info at http://dol.si/vsi-dogodki/16-gorski-tek-in-pohod-na-murovico/