Diary of a UGM Runner in Training – Week 5
By Paul Lacey Welcome to Uganda Mzungu! It’s been 2 weeks since my last blog post and as promised this will be a rather special one after my incredible week in Uganda! Prior to my week in Uganda, training had been going very well and I won’t lie a part of me began to think […]
Sophie Dubus – Travel Hero and Lovely Lady Liaising with You Runners!
Today we’re focusing on a new member of the team. For all of you already signed up you might be familiar with Sophie (if not, you soon will be!). Sophie, along with Ellie, is the first point of contact for runners involved with The Uganda Marathon and she’ll be making sure that you have […]
The personality of community – Sport and Recreation
It’s a freezing December day and I’ve just arrived for a fun run at a small village in Basel Land, Switzerland. Being Australian, naturally, I’m out of my comfort zone! The first thing I notice is that traffic is being redirected from the centre of the village, signage is notifying competitors where registration is and […]
The responsible view: holidays & sustainability
Travelling abroad for a marathon is not uncommon- but doesn’t usually create any additional benefits apart from the ability for the runner to experience a new destination. Although local businesses may profit from increased sales, the local community rarely benefit from marathons taking place. But what if travelling abroad for your next marathon actually directly […]
