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Hamburg

Hamburg is a major port city in northern Germany and connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River. It’s the 2nd largest town in Germany and the 3rd biggest port of Europe.It also has the highest number of bridges (ca 2500) to cross all its rivers and canals. The city’s central Jungfernstieg boulevard connects the Neustadt (new town) with the Altstadt (old town). Highlights are Landungsbrücken, St. Michael’s Church, the Kunsthalle art museum and nighlife area Reeperbahn.

Talinn

Tallinn’s Old Town is divided into two areas – the lower town and the upper town, once separated by gates. The lower town (all-linn) is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe, also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. There has been a Town Hall in Tallinn since at least 1322 and a town square next to it ever since. On Town Hall Square you will also find the Europe’s oldest continuously-operating pharmacy (open since 1422). Today it operates as a museum and modern pharmacy. Tallinn, or...

Mariveles

A town located in the Southern tip of the Bataan region in the Philippines.Bataan is divided by two Volcanic mountain groups. Climbing Tarak Ridge in Mt. Mariveles will give you a breathtaking view of Bataan, Manila Bay, the Islands of Corregidor, and Cavite.The region has 100 rivers streams, creeks, 10 waterfalls and springs that are important for irrigation and fishing. It was the main start location of the Bataan Death March that began on April 9, 1942, after the three-month Battle of Bataan during World War II, when 75,000 Filipino and American...

TransContinent

The 4 Deserts endurance footrace series covers the Atacama Crossing in Chile, the Gobi March in China, the Sahara Race in Egypt and The Last Desert in Antarctica. Each desert is unique, varying from extreme hot to ultra cold. The 7 day races of max 250 km are self-supported, apart from provided water and a tent for night rest.The ultimate challenge to test and go beyond physical and mental limits. The 5 Continents Grand Slam includes 5 100 miles (116 km) races in Sweden (TEC), Chile (Atacama Xtreme), South Africa (Washi) Australia (GNW 100)...

Antarctica

Although permanent living on Antarctica is impossible and maybe not attractive either, this ice-covered landmass can be travelled and run.Several expeditions and even races have been organized on the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole.

Oceania

There are six major indigenous groups in Oceania: Aboriginal Australians, Papuans, Austronesians, Melanesians, Micronesians, and Polynesians, based on the island cluster on which each group lives.Oceania is the smallest continent in the world in terms of land area.

Asia

The running culture in Asia is booming and it’s amazing how many races are held but also their locations.You can even run on the Great Wall in China. In Japan effort is admired and runners who seem to be trying the hardest are usually the most popular.The Hakone Ekiden that is held annually on 2 and 3 January, is broadcasted on television. Teams of 10 runners from several Tokyo universities compete for ultimate victory.

Africa

Since the 1968 Olympics, men and women from Kenya and Ethiopia have dominated the 26.2-mile marathon. Ethiopia’s iconic runner Haile Gebrselassie said “Anything is possible”. Running indeed paved the road for many African runners to a better life. A combination of a poor childhood, walking many miles to school, lack of perspective, their genes, and strong mentality made many Africans dream and put in the effort to become a champion. In many African countries basic needs such as clean water and adequate health care are hard to get. Wars and internal...

Europe

Europe has a lot to offer. Not only a wide variety of beautiful landscapes, history and cultures, but also a healthy environment: Perhaps the world’s healthiest diet, the Mediterranean diet is abundant in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and olive oil. It features fish and poultry—lean sources of protein—over red meat. Red wine is consumed regularly but in moderate amounts. Iceland has seemingly avoided many of the diseases that have plagued other countries. They have low rates of Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, heart disease and diabetes. The world’s least polluted countries are all...

South America

The most famous running culture in South America, the Rarámuri (“the running people”) can be found in the remote depths of Mexico’s Copper Canyons. For ages they ran to deliver messages between families. Running was also important for hunting animals, chasing down deer until they were too exhausted to escape a Tarahumara arrow. They are not only renowned for their incredible long-distance running endurance but also for the absence of modern chronic diseases. Drought and famine have threatened the Tarahumara’s ability to sustain their ancient cultural traditions.