Temples, forts, parks and even navy destroyers: this is Running in Taiwan!
We discovered both Taiwan's capital city, Taipei, and its historical one, Tainan, while running. In Taipei we ran in its busy streets and in the parks near Tamsui River, while in Tainan we discovered and ran in its Temples, its historic forts, its narrow alleys full of stalls and red lanterns... and even in a Navy destroyer!
Borneo’s adventure: Miri Marathon and Jungle Running
We ran in Borneo's jungle and then the 10k SpeedRun of the Miri Marathon Event: a well organised and fun event in a community with great running culture!
A scenic run along a water willage and golden domes in Brunei
We enjoyed a very scenic afternoon 6 kilometers run along the river Brunei, with views of the largest water village in the world and the Y mosque with its golden dome.
Running in Xian’s city wall and seeing the Terracotta Warriors
We ran on top of Xi'an city wall, the best preserved in all China, and in the park along its moat, seeing locals practicing Taichi, and after seeing the World's 8th wonder, the Terracotta Warriors.
Third Place at the Islamabad Half Marathon. A Race to Remember
I managed to come third female in the Half Marathon on a day when Islamabad turned into a real sports festival! We had a lot of fun running through the streets of this fantastically intense city on a sunny day, with a great atmosphere.
Running in Doha, from Lunch Breaks’ Calm to Neon Nights
Running in Doha is a unique experience blending modern skylines, coastal paths, and cultural landmarks. From daytime runs along the Corniche to sunset and night loops with illuminated skyscrapers, Qatar offers flat and scenic routes.
Running against the wind in Bahrain!
We ran against a strong desert wind in our 15k run around Manama, Bahrain’s capital, while we traversed highways and bridges with F1 ads everywhere, to finally reach the World Trade Center’s famous skyscraper.
Why Manila runs early and how we joined the 6K sunrise rush
We laced up for a 6-kilometer route along the iconic Manila Bay and into the heart of the city’s historic streets. Between the golden glow of the sunrise, the smell of sizzling street food, and the unexpected mix of sea views, colonial landmarks, and bustling local life, this wasn’t just a workout.
Running around the tallest building on Earth, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai
In a land of luxury, high tech and unapologetic ostentation, we recovered after a marathon. We ran 5 kilometers around the tallest building in the world. In Dubai, where every bit of land has been reclaimed from the harsh Arabian desert.
Birthday run in monumental Tashkent, Uzbekistan
In 2024 I celebrated my birthday the best way I could: by running in Tashkent. Discovering a new city very early in the morning, enjoying its wide avenues, parks and monumental buildings with a lot of marble and a Soviet taste.