Our team has grown this year: alongside our professional runner Suman Kulung and Anita Rai, Milan Kulung has now joined Team Foundation. A wonderful addition to the team.

Our original plan was to bring a training partner of a similar level to Austria for Suman and support him on his own sporting journey. Milan’s strong trail running results in Nepal caught our attention. We reached out, sparked his interest and had the opportunity to get to know him better.

Milan lost his parents at a very young age and experienced life’s hardships early on. Growing up with different relatives, he soon realised that he largely had to rely on himself. His schooling was brief, and his working life began early. As a porter, he carried supplies through the Himalayan mountains. Later, he accompanied tourists along well-known trekking routes, learning English along the way.

Throughout those years, his passion for trail running stayed with him. It was so strong that he once claimed to be five years older so he could enter major races. From time to time, sponsors supported him with shoes and equipment.

Milan probably accepted the invitation to Austria with mixed feelings and modest expectations. What awaited him here came as a surprise: a well-paid job, a structured training programme and a coach who will gradually guide him towards professional competition.

Milan has now settled into life in Austria. In his first four races, he has already gained experience competing among Europe’s leading runners. I believe we will be hearing much more about him.

We are happy and grateful to support this young, warm-hearted and humble man on his journey. Together with Suman, who supports him wholeheartedly in every way, we look forward to a successful future.