MDS 120 Cappadocia | 3. Gün: Dinlenme Gününde Büyük Sürpriz

There was no running on the third day of the race — but there was no rest either. In the heart of Cappadocia, I took an ice bath with runners from dozens of countries, danced together, was surprised by a horse-drawn carriage delivery, and listened firsthand to the 40-year philosophy of MDS from an organizer. This video is not just a race diary; it's the story of why people participate in something so challenging, why a simple bottle of cold grape juice can be so valuable, and how hundreds of strangers become friends in two days. 00:00 Introduction and day's plan 01:11 Meeting Selim — a French-Turkish runner who learned Turkish in the army 04:00 Race format and course evaluation 07:59 Group yoga and stretching at the campsite 08:43 Surprise announcement from the organizers 09:39 Surprise coming: Ice-cold grape juice by horse-drawn carriage! 11:41 Ice Bath — ice pool entered with clothes on 13:05 Group dance and aerobics with hundreds of runners 17:54 Post-dance evaluation — people dancing with injured feet 19:15 Interview with an MDS organization official — the story of the 40-year race 27:44 Closing evaluation of the day — 25 km final stage tomorrow 29:43 Sunset in Cappadocia and “To Be Continued…”