Factors that help MetaSports Marathon Nha Trang attract international runners

On August 12, the Bib distribution area on April 2 Square was still crowded with runners, including many international runners "because they love Nha Trang". Agnaldo Garibaldi (50 years old, London, England) said that after living in Nha Trang for three years, he became more and more fascinated with the culture, scenery and cuisine here. For the first time participating in the MetaSports Marathon system, he expects to have many memorable experiences and meet new friends.

"Last year, I bought Bib for the Hanoi Night Run, but because of unexpected work, I had to give it up. This time, because I like MetaSports Marathon Nha Trang, I spent three months training. At first, I completed 10km. in an hour and 50 minutes, now down to an hour. I have never competed in a marathon, but with my existing physical background, I believe I will surpass my own record, "Agnaldo Garibaldi said. Currently, he works out in the gym every day, cycling to the outskirts of Nha Trang a few times a week, about 50km each time. For many years, he has also pursued Muay Thai.

When asked about personal preferences, Agnaldo Garibaldi's voice was even more excited. For him, Vietnamese cuisine is the most delicious and special. In Nha Trang, he loves seafood, pancakes, grilled spring rolls the most. "I can enjoy pancakes for several days in a row without getting bored." Runner of English origin who lived and worked in Hanoi for three years, loved bun cha. During two years of working in Phu Quoc, the food here also appeals to him. Every time he returns home to visit relatives, Garibaldi passionately talks about Vietnamese specialties and culture. "I love Vietnamese cuisine very, very much," he repeatedly emphasized.

As one of 300 foreigners participating in the MetaSports Marathon Nha Trang, runner Eddy Sobieraj (63 years old, Belgian) said he was excited all week. On August 10, he took the earliest bus from Gia Lai to the coastal city, on the one hand wanted to research the running route, on the other hand, enjoy the food and explore the streets. He came here many times because he loved the clear blue sea and fresh seafood.

"If I set a record in the 42km race on August 13, what could be more wonderful. Every day, I spend at least two hours practicing running, setting a goal of completing each kilometer in 5 minutes and 30 seconds.

Similarly, because they love Nha Trang through the stories of friends, the Hong Kong and Chinese teacher couple - Chiu Kit Man and Kin Yu (both 43 years old) immediately went online to buy a 21km Bib when they heard about the second MetaSports Marathon. back to this city.

"The first time I came to Nha Trang, my wife and I loved the beautiful beach, although the weather was a bit hot, the food was delicious," Chiu Kit Man said and showed a photo of grilled spring rolls - their lunch on August 11. The pair of runners "addicted" to running many years ago, paralleling more than 10 tournaments. Every time they have a break, they make plans to go abroad to both travel and discover new roads. Two weeks ago, Chiu Kit Man - Kin Yu ran in Thailand, before that in Japan, Malaysia...

"We like the feeling of enjoying the track together, trying our best, after completing the race, we will experience the street scene, eat delicious food. In Nha Trang this time, I like the layout of the Bib receiving area. wide open, beautiful running track and scientific layout. Hope me or my husband will set PR (personal record)", Chiu Kit Man said.

Unlike the above runners, Jye Lock (39 years old, from Sydney, Australia) married his wife of Nha Trang origin, moved to Australia to settle down and then picked up two children in turn. However, the two children do not know Vietnamese, cannot talk, and are close to their grandparents. Jye Lock discussed with his wife and decided to bring the family to Nha Trang to live. He assessed this place as potential, attracting tourists thanks to many advantages - from landscape, cuisine, gentle people to culture.

"I love the sea, I love burnt shrimp, everything is different in Sydney, easy to live and peaceful," said Jye Lock and hopes MetaSports Marathon will connect him with Nha Trang even more. The Australian man also expects his children to be active, healthy and good at both Vietnamese and English.

MetaSports Marathon Marvelous Nha Trang competes at 3am on August 13. The tournament has 11,000 runners, a significant increase from 8,500 last year, including 300 international runners (groups living and working in Vietnam and tourists combining jogging with relaxation). Starting from 2/4 Square, runners of all 4 distances will run on the most beautiful roads in the inner city to the suburbs, conquering Luong Son Pass.