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Running through the Valley of the Kings
The weather is heating-up. The running is drying-up. And the skin is starting to perspire even on a gentle walk into Hamilton. It’s summer time kids!
And it’s time to get the last run in of the season. Starting on Monday with the Heroes’ Day Sprit Triathalon.
This is followed by the last two organized road races of the season here in Bermuda – the Fidelity Couples’ race next weekend. June 27th and then finally the BF&M weight handicap 5km on July 6th.
Why do I bring this up? Well I think anyone who has followed my blog will know I have a penchant for running. It’s something I started young with my dad.
But I only started it competitively a couple of years ago. Why? A friend and colleague convinced me to do the RMS 10 km. It’s set me off on a regular-running-routine.
And it was a great outlet while I was traveling. Not just as a way to let-out any stress, but to meet people and see places.
Well, that is if you are good at following where you ran. What do I mean? In Arcachon, France I lived with a family for five weeks. I decided one day that the family was leaving for the day and I was going to go for a run.
Two hours later I was circling the same road twice. I saw the area….thoroughly. Finally I asked a kind French man for directions. Yes, my French was good enough even through desperate attempts to breath.
I found my house. And I found a great way to see a place. This helped me in Bali. I could run along the beach and see the sun rise with the regulars walking their dogs.
Baking in Bali
In Santiago, Chile I could scale the mountain for the best view of the city and the Andes while also working-off the wine, steak and tamales.
Argentina? Well in Buenos Aires it’s all about the athletes. It’s all about bods. Can’t say I could compete but it was fun trying.
Now I’m back in Bermuda traipsing the sand dunes and enjoying the beaches, but need a get-away? Want to combine that with running? Here are some ideas for destination running.
Check ya lata!
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