A running tour is a great way to experience a city from a different view and time of the day. Seeing the sun rising over the Seine and iconic Paris monuments free from throngs of tourists made it worth the effort to start my Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m.
This was my second RunRun tour. Andrea, RunRun’s Customer Service Relations Manager, and Hamidou, our guide, sent emails with details and photos of the meeting location, including how to get there by the Metro subway and RER train. That made it easy to find Hamidou the morning of the run, even in the darkness of late November.
The best part about the RunRun tour was that Andrea and Hamidou took care of everything; you just showed up, ready to have a fun run. Hamidou and his backpack carried water for us. The pace was very manageable while he explained what we were seeing along the way. There were plenty of stops for photos and, with the help of Mother Nature, some wonderful shots by Hamidou. We saw a stunning sunrise over the river and then, a little later, a rainbow. Hamidou was able to get a picture of me, standing in front of the Grand Palais, with the complete arc of the rainbow stretching overhead – tres unique! Despite the rain during the last half of the 10K, this was a special morning in Paris. Whether you are new to running and Paris or a seasoned runner returning to the City of Light, RunRun Tours offers a memorable experience for everyone. Excellent job RunRun Tours, Andrea, and Hamidou!
