The Poseidon Athens Half Marathon is one of our favorite races – even though it is a little longer than a normal half marathon, the route is breathtaking as it goes along the Athens South Riviera coastline.
WEARING Elena: tight ascics, shirt nike, shoes saucony, , shoes saucony triumph iso2 watch garmin forerunner 15, socks mizuno, sun glasses uvex, running belt fitletic Joanna : tight nike, top h&m, shoes sacucony, watch garmin vivofit, running belt fitletic Continue reading
I knew right away once I had done my first half marathon that I was ready to do a marathon too! Before that, running was just for my personal fun as I live by the beach and the beauty of running on the coastline always captivated me.
I had read many articles on other first time “offenders” and knew that I had to do it the right way ….. that is with a personal trainer. My choice of a coach could not have been a better one than Touma Bayoumi – amazing athlete and the best coach ever!! I used to see him run and admired his running stride and when I met and spoke to him I saw what a wonderful person he was too. He just makes things so easy and possible – he makes you believe and want to better yourself.
My training took four months – Touma and I decided that I would do my marathon in spring (in March specifically) so as not to suffer too much with training in the hot summer months.
with my coach Touma Bayoumi
WEARING Joanna: tight salomon
As I mentioned in the first part, it is very important to have a good coach that understands and gives you a program that suits your capabilities. It is also equally important to have your family’s support, as your training period is not short and it takes a lot of your time and energy.
In the beginning, it is all exciting – you see your long run kilometers increasing ……..past 20 – 22 – 25 – 30. You are so happy with yourself for what you have achieved so far. Continue reading
Great fun running 5Km in the Athens Center with headlights on our foreheads!!!
We will love the light for it shows us the way, yet we need the darkness for it shows us the stars.
We hope we managed to convince some of our non-runner friends and followers to go out for a run yesterday as that was the purpose of our invitation !!!!
Keep on ……………♥♥
In full spirits……. ready to “Run 2 The Moon.
At the finishing line……… still at the moon!
WEARING Elena : shorts H&M, top adidas, shoes saucony, watch garmin forerunner 15 / Joanna: tight salomon, top saucony , shoes saucony
photos by Dani @ Paralia Glyfadas
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