Running with local kids and across suspension bridges in Tajikistan
We ran with local kids and across the Zarafshon river on a suspension bridge which deck was made of wood while the sun was setting in the legendary Fann mountains.
Magical run in Samarcand at night
We embarked on an magical run on a warm September night that took us to Registan Square in Samarcand, one of the most beautiful squares in the world... illuminated like in a dream out of "a thousand and one nights"...
Around the walls of the ancient city of Khiva, in Uzbekistan
We ran around the walls of the old Khiva city, a stunning construction of adobe and mud that protects the Itchan Kala, a UNESCO world heritage site with marvels like the Kalta Minor Minaret.
Mura, mura! I won the Madagascar Half Marathon
In the Madagascar marathon, a demanding race through rocky, sandy terrain and unforgiving sun, I was the first woman in the half marathon. But my best reward was having run through a setting of extreme beauty, the Ivalo National Park.
A moveable feast: running in Paris
We had visited Paris in many occasions in the past, but in 2018 we lived in the city of light for almost a year. We enjoyed running in its parks, our favourite being our "local" Parc Monceau. We also mapped a few "long run" routes which passed by the wonderful Tour Eiffel and the musée du Louvre. Pas mal!
Toko Ningana! Conquering the Congo River Marathon
We absolutely enjoyed taking part of the Congo River Half Marathon in vibrant and chaotic Kinshasa, with military men cheering and hundreds of locals with colourful tshirts running. This is a marathon like no other, in a country that will surprise you, unnerve you and fascinate you a the same time!
Running in the chaotic streets of Kinshasa
One rainy day we caught a glimpse of the brown waters of the Congo River as we ran through Kinshasa's richest neighborhood, Gombe, with many embassies behind high walls with barbed wire and heavily armed guards everywhere.