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.
Racing through history at the Pyramids Half Marathon
We raced through history in the most spectacular setting imaginable. A unique experience we will never forget. The event was well organized and meant for everybody, both locals and international runners.
Running with the Regulares in Melilla’s Half Marathon
We ran amongst the Spanish Army “Regulares” in Melilla, a city that calls iself the “City of Sport”, a very well organized Half Marathon with a unique flavour: that of a Spanish city in Africa.
The land of a thousand hills: Kigali International Peace Marathon
We conquered a few of the thousand hills of Rwanda during the 10k of the “Race for Peace” in the Kigali International Peace Marathon. A fast-growing event with a challenging course with stunning views over the city.
Running in Santa’s home: the Artic Marathon in Finland
Running on snowy paths through coniferous forests, above the Arctic Circle, at minus ten below zero… with elves at the aid stations and Santa Claus hanging the medal on you. This is the Rovaniemi Arctic Marathon.
Race for the Heroes (“Carrera de los Héroes”) in Bogotá
Under the rain we ran alongside Colombian military corps, hearing them shouting hymns while splashing water with their powerful treading. We were in a race for the Colombian military heroes!
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!
Let’s run in Suwon! A K-Race in Gyeonggi, South Korea
On a cold February morning, with sleet falling from grey skies, we took part in the "Gyeonggi International Half Marathon". We ran streets flanked with sky scrappers and tiny shops, in a race that proved very popular with locals in Suwon, home of the magnificent Hwaseong Fortress.