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Asia is a wonderland of gorgeous beaches; many are already favourites of runners who like the endless expanses of sand and cooling ocean breezes. But we’ve heard a rumour that some of the best beaches of all are those less-frequently visited, so if you decide to see for yourself what the experience of running on sand that’s devoid of humanity feels like, grab your shoes and passport and investigate any of the 10 we’ve uncovered.
Even if the doctor is in when you arrive at Dr. Kevin Tan’s office, don’t expect to find a bowl of candy in his office. Dr. Tan is an endocrinologist specializing in the treatment of diabetes at Mount Elizabeth Medical Center. In his opinion, everyone in Singapore should banish junk food from their diets and substitute exercise. Since Dr. Tan speaks six languages/dialects, he’d be happy to forbid you from indulging in unhealthy eating in every single one of them!
Fancy the challenge of running in an awesome place where the sun, sea and desert meet? Then look no further than the 2nd Eilat Desert International Marathon that is happening on the 27 November 2015 in Israel.
How does it feel to run in a country which was infested with millions of land mines. Although time has erased some of the mines, but it could not erase the anguish and torment caused by the mines. The landmines have caused adverse socio-economic impacts on the community however, the fear of the landmines did not stop 7,871 runners from all around the world participating in the Ankor Wat International Half Marathon last year.
As the day breaks on Sunday, 22 November 2015, some 4,000 runners will be up and raring to run one of Taiwan’s most scenic sightseeing lake trails. It is also the scene of an incredibly rich and diverse history.
You’re probably doing something right if your granny looks aghast every time you tuck baby into his jogging stroller so the two of you can go out for a healthy run. After all, times have changed. Your great-grand mum might not even have left home until her kids could walk, but these days, it’s common to spot running mums covering ground behind jogging strollers everywhere you go.