Category Archives: Places
17th EA7 Emporio Armani Milano Marathon 2017
The finisher’s shirt is a runner’s treasure. Just like the finisher’s medal, these blings are earned, never given. When the shirt is designed by Giorgio Armani, the shirt becomes even more highly coveted especially by fashionista runners. The shirt had a … Continue reading
Logicom Cyprus Marathon 2017
Pafos is a cultural hot spot this year owing to its status as one of the two European Capitals of Culture for 2017 chosen by the European Union. However, the whole island nation of Cyprus lends itself to culture with acres … Continue reading
Zurich Barcelona Marathon 2017
We made a promise to be back in Barcelona the first time we were here for the marathon in 2016. We kept that promise just a year later, with the added serendipitous pleasure of seeing family from halfway across the … Continue reading
SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon 2016
If you are a fan of U2, Colin Farrell, James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, and Bram Stoker, you know that they were all born in the same city: Dublin, Ireland. Today, Dublin continues to be a vibrant multicultural city that attracts … Continue reading
28eme Marathon International de Marrakech 2017
Marrakech was our first foray into Africa so you can imagine our excitement at the thought of running a marathon here. Known as the Red City of Morocco for its distinctive red-orange clay walls and gates, Marrakech is one of the … Continue reading
18th Pisa Marathon 2016
The city of Pisa is the main gateway to the Tuscan region of Italy. However, it is more famous for its leaning tower located at the Square of Miracles, and a cemetery with soil brought back by Crusaders from Golgotha. … Continue reading
Verona Marathon 2016
What would you do for love? People have been known to do crazy things in the name of love but Romeo and Juliet defined the classic idea of romantic love with their story immortalized by Shakespeare. Today, men and women mending … Continue reading
31st Munich Marathon 2016
Munich, or München, is the third largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg. It is also the capital of the Bavaria region and one of the most popular cities to visit in Germany. The Munich Marathon on October 9, … Continue reading
EDP Rock ‘n’ Roll Lisbon Marathon 2016
We’re only in the fall season but the days are getting colder in Belgium. I was excited at the thought of spending a weekend to run the EDP Rock ‘n’ Roll Lisbon Marathon in sunny Portugal. I battled pneumonia for almost … Continue reading
TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2016
This is my third time to run the TCS Amsterdam Marathon on Saturday, October 16, 2016 so we knew what to expect of the travel and the race. Richard and I are also already familiar with the city and had … Continue reading
The Global Adventurer 