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Marathon & Lifestyle Travel Specialists - Da Nang Marathon, Vietnam - Queenstown, a destination marathon - Rik Workman - Running the World - Turkey - You've read about it, now run it! ©Marathon & Lifestyle Travel Specialists
Marathon & Lifestyle Travel Specialists – Da Nang Marathon, Vietnam – Queenstown, a destination marathon – Rik Workman – Running the World – Turkey – You’ve read about it, now run it!
We were also exposed to the culture of rhino poaching in South Africa and saw first hand the devastation it wreaks. A visit to Care for Wild was also a highlight.
This week we are also welcoming Rik Workman as a contributing blogger on our website and we look forward to keeping up with Rik as he runs the world.
I'm not a fan of the cold weather but it's great for running. With that in mind, this week we've got a mix of events you can train for and those you might like to escape to during the colder months.
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Da Nang Marathon, Vietnam
Leave the winter blues behind and join us in Da Nang at the end of August. Da Nang offers either the Marathon or Half Marathon and the course is flat and scenic.
Vietnam is never going to be just a about the marathon, it's about the experience and we've spent time in the area, seeking out hidden treasures where you can explore, relax and enjoy this magical part of the world. Contact us now for further details.
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Safari Highlights
 Following the AIMS Congress in Durban, a group of marathon organisers and runners from around the world came together on the Comrades Safari, organised by Paul Selby, of 1000km Promotions. Our 10d journey involved some of the most stunning scenery and endless wildlife encounters.
The highlights were never ending but include: Hluhluwe Game Reserve, Swaziland, the Care for Wild animal sanctuary, Amarula (liqueur) welcome to Kruger in the darkness of the park, our days of game spotting in open vehicles, seeing a lion with his fresh kill on the side of the road, coming across a cheetah with her 3wk old cub and cruising on the Blyde River Canyon. Too numerous to mention but the memories will last forever. Paul really organised the "Safari of Awesomeness."
You can view photos from the Safari on our Instagram page.
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| Queenstown, a destination marathon
The inaugural Air New Zealand Queenstown International Marathon is scheduled for this coming November. The south island of NZ is on every travel list and combining it with this event is the perfect option.
Run on a flat, fast course which is made up of 60% offroad on hard packed trails. A great running experience in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Queenstown is a piece of paradise you really should visit. Contact us now!
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Rik Workman – Running the World
 Rik Workman (a RunFun Travel subscriber) lives and breaths distance running, archaeology and travelling – his main passions in life. The author, an elite distance runner and professional archaeologist from the US, embarked on a world wide trip in November '13, with the aim of racing around the world and qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Marathon trials.
He has spent time in Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia, is currently in Turkey and has many more destinations to come. Here he relates his wonderful experience with living, running and archaeology in the gateway to Asia.
We will be following Rik's travels with regular updates in our blog, the Gourmet Runner. Here's an excerpt from Rik's current blog:
"A delicate breeze swept across the room from the open window as I lay awake, looking out over the North Aegean Sea. It was 5:30am in Ayvalik, Turkey, and I was awaiting the call to prayer, my signal to pull shorts, lace up running shoes, and break ground over time-worn streets…… click here to continue.
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Turkey – You've read about it, now run it!
Reading Rik's memoirs about living and training in Turkey brings us to an obvious conclusion…. the Istanbul Marathon. Tick off two countries in one marathon as you run from Asia to Europe.
Runners from 100 countries come together in one of the most exotic cities in the world. Explore the back alleys, visit the spice markets, wander through the Grand Bazaar and see the majestic Blue Mosque. We can arrange your entry and accommodation package to suit your needs. Contact us now for more information on Istanbul.
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