A Wandering Sole

Races

My goal is to run five races along my trip around the world. I plan to run mostly marathons, which are a distance of 26.2 miles, but might change it up a bit. Although I have not settled on all of the races I would like to run on my trip, here are the races that I am considering:

Rome Marathon: Rome, Italy, March 21, 2010
Status: Completed
In 2009, the Rome Marathon was ranked as the world’s sixth fastest marathon. The course starts near the Colosseum and passes by the Basilica of St. Paul, the Trevi Fountain, the Vatican, the Piazza Navona and other magnificent monuments. A fair portion of the run is along cobblestone streets. Although this may slow you down, how could you not go slower to take in all of the picturesque sights?

Dead Sea Marathon, Amman, Jordan, April 09, 2010
Status: Completed
With the Dead Sea Marathon, you can run to the lowest land point on Earth. How cool is that? According to the race’s official website the Dead Sea Marathon “is the main fund raising event for the Society for the Care of Neurological Patients, which provides neurological patients with medical aid and covers the costs of necessary surgeries for the needy.” They also offer an Ultra Marathon, but I don’t think I’ll be running one of those anytime soon :)

International Peace Half-Marathon, Kigali, Rwanda, May 23, 2010
Status: Incomplete
My worst running experience to date. It started late and it was really hot, and due to ill organization, there was no water!! I didn’t finish. Without water, it just wasn’t feasible for me.

Kathmandu Marathon, Kathmandu, Nepal, October 2, 2010
Status: Prospect
I’ve had a change of plans and will no longer be in Nepal. See below

Bali 10K, Bali, Indonesia, October 17, 2010
Status: Prospect
I’m postponing Nepal for another trip, and am off to Bali in October! I am considering a 10k there. I have fully recovered from my accident involving a motorcycle and feel confident that I should be able to prepare for the 10k.

But where is the 5th race? Well, I’m still working on that!