Eva Mareková, 43-year-old economist from Trenčín, completed the 760-kilometer 'Cesta hrdinov SNP' ultramarathon route from Dukliansky priesmyk to Devín in record time—10 days and 59 minutes. This surpassed the previous female record set by Soňa Kopčoková five years ago. The event took place during extreme heatwaves across Slovakia, particularly affecting eastern regions where asphalt roads were extremely hot. Mareková managed the challenge using a specialized headgear called 'sahara,' which provided cooling, and she maintained a strict schedule of six to seven hours of sleep per day while enjoying the experience. She emphasized mental preparation over physical endurance, sticking to her planned route without deviation.
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