Between Competition and Parenting – In Nature | 4th Edition

Competition in nature
It’s not just about being the fastest or the strongest. It’s about pushing your limits alongside others. About learning that nature doesn’t judge you—but it will challenge you. It’s neither inclusive nor exclusive—it’s honest. It shows you what you are, who you are, and what you can do.

In endurance races, every step is a lesson in adaptation and listening—to yourself, to the trail, to the weather, to your team. And when you miss a checkpoint at 2 a.m. (as happened to Andrei during the Propark Adventure Race), you start to see things differently. You learn to embrace the unknown, to grow in chaos, and to find meaning on trails that don’t appear on any map.

How does this connect to parenting?
In more ways than one. Hiking with your child in a carrier, sleeping in a tent in the rain, making quick decisions in the middle of the forest—these experiences show you that you can be a parent without giving up who you are. In fact, they can make you an authentic role model, in touch with nature, with your limits, and with the simple joy of movement.

On 15 July, come and discover a life story lived at trail pace—with purpose and with a smile—together with Andrei Țale, entrepreneur and passionate adventurer. Andrei juggles daily between software projects, mountain running, sports coaching, tourism, renovations, guided tours, and parenting. Planned adventures—and plenty of unplanned ones.

15 July 2025, 18:00
Libris Bookstore – Șt. O. Iosif, Brașov
Free entry | limited seats
Register here: https://bit.ly/dialoguri-propark-IV

Facilitator: Tiberiu Chiricheș, Director, Propark – Foundation for Protected Areas

We invite you to a conversation about:

·       Adventure with diapers in the backpack – outdoor life as a parent, without giving up what you love.

·       The story of a trail not on the map – the World Ultramarathon Championship.

·       Adventure as training, and training as adventure – building performance among tents, mountains, and chaos.

·       Lessons from the Propark Adventure Race—applicable to life itself.

·       Connecting with nature, as a family.

·       Building a life on trails, but with real anchors—finding balance between creative chaos and responsibility.

Why we created the Propark Dialogues – Nature That Unites Us
For over 16 years, Propark has worked to support the people who protect nature—and through these dialogues, we open new paths: between communities, professionals, leaders, and nature. We believe that only through understanding, education, and collaboration can we build a future where nature is protected, respected, and integrated into every area of life.

Organizer – Propark – Foundation for Protected Areas
Since 2008, we have been supporting practitioners and communities to protect nature through continuous learning and training opportunities, for more effective nature conservation, for the benefit of all.

The venue for this series of events is the Libris Bookstore – Șt. O. Iosif, Brașov. Our thanks for providing the space!