42k in the windy city: the Chicago Marathon
We ran across historical railway bridges in downtown Chicago and alongside Lake Michigan for the Chicago Marathon Major on a very rainy day, with thousands of residents facing the bad weather to cheer on 40k runners, while heavy clouds hugged the skyscrapers high above.
Churches, bridges and soviet architecture: the Sofia Marathon
We ran amongst Orthodox churches, Catholic cathedrals, mosques and synagogues, monumental bridges, impressive state buildings and endless boulevards lined with ex-Soviet skyscrapers.
Running the traditional São Silvestre race in Lisbon
Dressed with Santa Claus hats, we ran in the historical center of Lisbon, nicely illuminated with Christmas lights, for the traditional São Silvestre race.
Cartago currera est! The 36th edition of the Tunis Marathon
For our first African Half marathon, we traveled to Tunis to run a race which takes place from 1986. The race crosses the Lake of Tunis, once a natural harbour, and finishes at the feet of the Clock Tower.
A jogging track around Bangkok’s airport
We soaked into Bangkok’s “happy and healthy” lifestyle by running in a jogging track next to a bike lap which literally goes around the airport, a good option for stop-overs and lengthy stays alike.
Race to the Brandenburg gate: the fastest marathon, in Berlin
We ran forty-two kilometers through the streets of Berlin, ending up through the iconic Brandenburg Gate, and witnessed Eliud Kipchoge stop the timer at two hours, one minute and nine seconds, the world record at the time.