Echoing the wild waves of Côte Sauvage in Pointe Noire, Congo
A couple of unusual runs through a monumental abandoned railway station which spoke of other times, and along a wild coastline in Pointe Noire: an unforgettable run on a beach of wild beauty while the waves roared.
Run along the flooded shore of Lake Tanganika in Burundi
Right after sunrise we ran along the teeming shore of the epic Lake Tanganyika while local youths fished in the flooded “Avenue du plage” in Bujumbura, Burundi, before heading to the legendary source of the Nile!
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.
Sunset and Sunrise in Djibouti: Lake Abbe and Tadjourah
A couple of very opposite but equally fascinating runs: one at sunset in the wild nature, amongst the chimneys in Lake Abbe, and the other at sunrise in the maritime front of bustling Tadjourah.
Running around rock-hewn churches in Ethiopia
A couple of very difficult runs in Lalibela due to the steep hills and the altitude, but worth it for the opportunity to run amongst the vibrant local life, with smiles everywhere and... seeing the locals praying in front of the amazing Lalibela churches!
Running somewhere in la Mancha, in a place I do care to remember
On a cold morning of December we ran in Campo de Criptana, amongst the windmills that inspired the famous episode in Don Quixote: "they are giants", said Don Quixote, "and if you’re afraid, get away from here and start praying while I go into fierce and unequal battle with them"
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.
Around Serra de Prades: Poblet and Siurana
The area around Prades, in Catalunya, is a nature paradise with a cozy mediterranean air, where you can run in trails which zigzag between vineyards and olive fields.
It is also home to ancient monasteries and some of the best wineries of Catalunya.
Running next to waterfalls and planes landing in Canaima, Venezuela
During our stay in Canaima National Park, we ran from La Laguna to Ucaima Falls, and extended our run to reach 8 kilometres by running right next to the airport’s airstrip while planes were landing just a few meters away!
Up Hverfjall volcano, enjoying spectacular Iceland
We ran Iceland’s volcano marathon near Lake Mývatn: a challenging but stunning course that takes you up Hverfjall volcano and around its rim, with its spectacular volcanic background of pseudo-craters, capricious lava rocks and steaming mud pits.