🚢 Cruise Pulse
Cruise Passenger Runs a Marathon Every Day on a 7-Day Cruise
Paul Manson, a trail running enthusiast from Scotland, completed an impressive feat by running a full marathon every day during his week-long cruise on the Princess Cruises ship Enchanted Princess. In total, he ran 299.5 kilometers, or about 186 miles, visiting various ports including Rome, Naples, Kotor, Corfu, Olympia, and Sicily. Paul often aimed to disembark by 7:00 AM to maximize his running time and meticulously planned his routes using Google Maps and the Strava app. His marathon in Rome took the longest due to the city's many sights and steps. After his runs, he enjoyed relaxing by the infinity pool on the ship, where he became known as the 'marathon man' among fellow passengers.
💡 What This Means For You
Consider planning your own active adventure on a cruise by exploring running routes in port destinations.
📝 Mark's Take
Running a marathon each day during a cruise, as Paul Manson did on the Enchanted Princess, shows how cruising can accommodate unique and adventurous experiences beyond just relaxation.
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