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.
An adventure in the Pearl of Africa: the Uganda Marathon
We enjoyed the “adventure like no other” which is the Uganda Marathon, running up and down hills through red earth paths with lush vegetation and across the vibrant streets of Masaka while students sang.
Conquering history in Malta in La Valetta Marathon
Races for everyone and a scenic course through robust walls built by the ancient cavaliers of the Malta Order. After my surgery and months of recovery and no running at all, I loved being back! My first 5k without pain and… under 28m!
Chaos, folklore and a “park run”: Tirana Marathon
We ran in Tirana a good course around the Artificial lake and the Great Park. In the streets girls were performing folkloric dances. Could have been a great race but the organization was not up to the standard, with chaos at the starting line.
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.
Almaty Marathon: at the feet of snowed Tian Shan Peaks
We ran the largest sport event in Central Asia: a tough half marathon, with 700m altitude and uphill the first 7 kilometers, but with the stunning background of the peaks of the Thian Shan mountain.
Skopje Marathon: sculptures, graffiti and stray dogs running with you
In Skopje, North Macedonia's capital, a city with more sculptures than residents, ornated bridges and too many graffitis, we ran a well organised half marathon with stray dogs following at a decent pace.
Running by the Baltic Sea in Tallinn Half Marathon
Tallinn is a Half Marathon to enjoy! It offers a very nice course, flat and wide: starting and finishing in the beautifully medieval Old Town, you later cross forests and run along the Baltic Sea!
“Our race” in Vilnius Old Town: the ManoBegimas 10k
We ran the Manobegimas race of 10k, a part of the Marathon Vilnius Sunday: a great course on a sunny day to finish our Baltic Challenge in Lithuania.
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.