If you are heading to western Kenya for high altitude training, you might want to acclimatize in Nairobi first. At 5,800 feet, it’s a bit higher than Boulder, Colorado…
Guilin, China Running Route: 4 miles with Olympic Stadium laps
Like other cities in China, Guilin has broad sidewalks and bike lanes. This particular 4 mile out-and-back course includes four laps around the Olympic Stadium complex (inspiring!)
Kunming, China Running Route: Green Lake Loop
This scenic loop course in Kunming, China, runs around the perimeter of Green Lake city park. There are no road crossings, so it’s a great place for interval laps.
Kunming, China Running Route: 6.5 Mile Tropical Flower Power
This 6.5 mile course mainly follows broad sidewalks, with about one mile on a dirt path. Beautiful, off the beaten path trail leads to the lakefront.
Tam Coc, Vietnam Running Route: Temple-to-Temple 5.5 Miler
This 5.5 mile course is a mix of dirt road and pavement, almost entirely past rice paddies and karst mountains. Pancake flat. The loop extends from Bich Dong temple to Thai Vi temple through Tam Coc.
Con Dao, Vietnam Running Route: Beachside 10k
An early morning 10k run along the seashore followed by a dip in the cool saltwater is the perfect way to start the day in Con Dao, Vietnam
Hoi An, Vietnam Running Route: 5 or 6 Miles Go EARLY!
This 5 mile-ish route in Hoi An Vietnam assumes that you will begin and end your run before 10:00 a.m. to avoid the tourist mob.
Hue, Vietnam Running Route: Perfect 10k
Hue is a perfect city for running! This scenic 10 kilometer route loops around the Perfume River, passing the Imperial Citadel, with a round-trip extension onto Kim Long avenue to the Thien Mu Pagoda and back.
Cat Ba, Vietnam Running Route: Viet Hai
You do not really need a map to run this course, if you find yourself in the remote farming commune of Viet Hai on Cat Ba Island, Vietnam. But check out these course photos!
Hanoi, Vietnam Running Route: West Lake
Running in Hanoi presents a myriad of challenges, from chickens to scooters to pollution. After attempting a few different courses, this route on the banks of West Lake (Tay Ho) proved to be safe(r) and quite enjoyable.
Seoul, South Korea Dulle Gil (157 kilometers)
Bring your trekking gear to Seoul and circumnavigate the city via the Seoul Dulle Gil! Whether you are in Seoul for the weekend, the month, or the year, a nice hike is just a short train ride away.
Tokyo, Japan Imperial Palace 10k Run
I spoke with the Japanese Emperor on the phone. Ok, maybe it was his assistant. But desperate times call for desperate measures and yes, I called the Imperial Palace (Google it! The number pops right up!).