10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD DO A RUNNING TOUR
Need more convincing? Here are 10 reasons why we think running tours are the best.
RUNNING. The clue is in the name “running tour”, but running in itself is great for so many reasons (listing them would be another article!).
LEARNING. Learning about where you live or are visiting is important and interesting. On running tours you learn all about the cities past, present and future history from a knowledgeable guide.
LOCAL INSIGHT. Running with a local in the places they run immerses you in local culture. They will show you hidden gems you didn’t know about and you will receive inside information that you can’t find online. This can aid in making you feel more comfortable in a new place and more confident going places on your own afterwards.
RECCOMENDATIONS. You can get a multitude of ideas for things to do and places to eat, drink and visit. You can ask your guide for specific recommendations. If you're a visitor and you do a running tour at the start of your trip you can use the information learnt to help plan the rest of your time there. If you're a local you, your guide and the others on your tour can share your own highlights from your home, including running clubs, routes and races.
SOCIALISING. Meeting new and like-minded people is always great and you will have a lot in common with your guide and the people on your tour if it is with a group. You’ll all be active for a start. You can set up a network of fellow runners in your home and around the world. Chat to your fellow tour runners and guide: the chances are they are very interesting!
GROUND COVERED. See a lot over a short space of time by running instead of walking, and nipping into places you can’t in a vehicle.
FUN. Running tours are a really fun way to exercise and the discovery element makes you forget about the mileage.
VALUE. Combining all of the above, running tours are unique in that you’re stimulating your brain and body at the same time. They are one of the only activities that allows this. In a world where time is precious you can find the most important and interesting snippets about a place instead of spending days googling as we’ve done the research for you! In addition, you can ask your guide any questions you have and get your workout in, all within a few hours.
ECO FRIENDLY. Its good for the planet as well as being good for you.
PIONEERING. Despite there being hundreds of running tour companies across the world it is still a relatively new and emerging concept. However with the rise in health consciousness and fitness tourism, running tours are gaining transaction globally. Run of a kind are the first and only company offering this in Birmingham. So be one of the first. Be a pioneer!