A tribute to the friend of all runners.

Photo from Radu's facebook

I always loved to write about running as much as I loved the running itself. Howerver, I never thought Iwould be writing this about a great, young talented photographer whom I met during races and I really cannot find the words to say.

I have met Radu Cristi few times, we have spoke maybe once or twice, maybe others did not knew him at all, but everybody knew that there was an awesome person, waiting for them on the streets no matter if it is hot or cold, if it is sunny, or rainy or snowing. Everybody knew that at the end of the day, when they will go home, rest and then open their laptops or smart phones they will find a load of perfect photos of them. These were all taken by Radu. 

Dear Radu, you will be missed by everyone, your friends will miss you, those who did not know you will miss you, the streets, the mountains, the slops, and every corner where you stood or lied will be missing you. 

Photo from Radu's facebook

In every race we run, we will remember you, we will remember that somewhere you would have been there taking your great photos and putting a smile on faces. You used to bring joy to everyone, your photos were part of our races. 

Rest in peace my friend, I hope you found your inner peace. Rest assured that you left a legacy that runners will never forget and always9 we will believe that you are there with your camera.

Until we meet again ....

In the loving memory of Radu Cristi, a great photographer and every runner's friend. (Photo from Radu's Facebook).