I was in Berlin today and in the true tradition of all c25k graduates I wanted to practise a bit of running tourism. My runs over the last 10 days have been a bit of a struggle, I blame it on the weather, but it has been a bit frustrating. So today I wanted no pressure, just to enjoy seeing a new area. My hotel was near the main station, a really perfect spot, right next to the river Spree and near many of the historical and newer landmarks that make Berlin such a great city. It seemed cooler than Munich aswell and less humid. So I was out at 06:15, running along the river, past the Chancellor's Residence and through parks. It was a new experience, there were certainly a lot of runners around which I am definitely not used to. But it gave me a sense of community. And there were a lot of people sleeping rough under the bridges which I also don't see in Munich (but then I don't run near the river). The air was crisp and clear, I took it really easy because I was looking around all the time and consequently I felt as if I could run for ever. My path ran out relatively quickly and I only did 4.1k in 30 minutes, but it was such a beautiful spot and my run was so invigorating that I was on a high all day. It was just FUN!
And when I got back to my hotel there was a runners club meeting up in the reception area (every Wednesday at 7am) for the morning run. Ooh they all looked young and fit, but I walked past them, nodding wisely to my fellow runners, knowing they were admiring the fact I'd already been out! You could see it in their eyes!
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Well I wasn't really looking fine, my face was ripe tomato-like (that's how they knew I'd been running). The hotel had a flyer about this club which I looked at the evening before and did briefly consider joining them. But 7am was too late (I wanted to be at work at 8) - well, that's my excuse!
Erm aren't you supposed to FIRST run Manhattan THEN you run Berlin ? (sorry could not resist and love that song ) On amore serious note - you know how we support new people by telling them 'If it were easy everyone would be doing it' ? Well - it if were as hard on those genetically-favorored bright young things as it is for most of us I can pretty much guarantee they probably wouldn't be doing it Don't sell yourself short ever when it comes to your running - we here know what it cost you to get that title
How cool are you! Being out running, before the young and beautiful! You have really motivated me into doing the same thing, the next time I have a city break.
Oh this post did make me smile. Not only the joy of a good run in a new place but also the admiration of other runners when you got back. They probably thought you'd done a 45min 10k before breakfast! Win win
Now that would be interesting as I really am a lone wolf (mostly!). I'm back in Berlin end of September, but don't know if it'll be a running day or not. I might contact you a bit nearer the time!
Ha, yes, me too! In any case, I can recommend a couple of other spots in Berlin if you have the time and inclination. The Schloss Charlottenburg park is my haunt, and great to run in!
Running tourism is the best! And especially when you can nod casually to a running group on your way back in!! Glad you had such a good time - well done
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(sorry could not resist and love that song 
) On amore serious note - you know how we support new people by telling them 'If it were easy everyone would be doing it' ? Well - it if were as hard on those genetically-favorored bright young things as it is for most of us I can pretty much guarantee they probably wouldn't be doing it 
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