Where does running take you next?

The run is for people who seek something extraordinary. Running in Palestine is something you don't do every day. Many don't know that such a run exists. If a friend of mine wouldn't have told me, I wouldn't have known about it. It's a rather small event for international standards, with roughly 7k runners spread over 5, 10, 21 and 42k. It's also a pretty new run that started only a few years ago. The runners are mostly local, but the international ones come from many different countries around the world. The atmosphere is great, relaxed, friendly and the route is hilly, but quite interesting because it passes by many sights and beautiful places. Prepare to ruin your PB and spend time taking photos.

I've done 6 marathons over time and 4 ironman full distance races. This will be my last marathon due to a stroke in 2019 and a little problem with my heart, preferring not to push myself too hard. It was an enjoyable marathon because I didn't have to push it. Great experience and a great memory running in the same race as my daughter's first marathon. Fantastic pre-race information, organisation and support.

Never used water or sponges over the head before for fear of chafing but the sponges were so welcome I took one home as a souvenir, from start to finish it was a brilliant event ( my first marathon in over 4 years following illness and injuries) thrilled and will be back One slight thing and only a slight one, could be a few more portaloos at the stations that had them