TOP8 . 7k . Phu Quoc Island.
During our visit to viatnamese Phu Quoc Island we stayed in a hotel near the beach that was perfectly connected to a bicycle lane with walkway right behind the beach. Although weather was pretty hot it was convenient to run and jump in the sea water afterwards and enjoying some fresh coconut water.
TOP7 . Siemreap (see below)
TOP6 . 5k . Koh Russey Island
It was one of those long weekends that we spent on the small island "Koh Russey" (Bamboo Island) with friends. Some late afternoon Adrian and me went for a run on the island. All the way through the forest to the other side. Exploring some old pier and back. A total of 5k with jumping in the water afterwards while the sun was slowly setting.
TOP5 Battambang (and TOP7 Siemreap)
On my regular field trips to Battambang and Siemreap I have my 5k regular routes that I run either in the morning or late afternoon. Both routes go along the respective inner-city river. In Battambang there is always a lot going on in the morning and early evening hours: people walk and run, dance and do yoga. In the morning I sometimes meet the remaining party people from the previous night, sipping their last beer on small children's plastic chairs.
TOP4 . 8k . München
While visiting our relatives in München it became a nice routine for me to run in the morning. A good destination is of course the river Isar - in this case with the majestic Grosshesseloher Bridge.
TOP 3 . 5k innercity AWA "Run against Breast Cancer"
This was a nice run in the heart of Phnom Penh near the Independence Monument, Wat Phnom, Riverfront and the Night Market. So many young people all with the pink shirts running along.
TOP2 . 5k . Patty Field Run 26.5.
The journey to this run was already special: Shanti and me went with our car to an open ferry that brought us (us plus car) across the Mekong. This side of the river is rural and green. We run 5k on trails and dirt paths through green fields and small forests. The skyline with the high-rise buildings of Phnom Penh on the other side of the Mekong shines through the trees again and again.
TOP1 . 5-10k Daily run: Borey Chipmong and Mega Mall
Almost on a daily base we are running or walking in our own neighborhood in the south of Phnom Penh. It became a nice almost daily routine that also connects us with many of our neighbors who also spend some time outside with their kids or friends. One round is exactly 1k. In 2024 I ran in our neighborhood on 162 days and made between 5 to 10k each run.
Graphic: TOP8 Runs in 2024