Go! Running Talks

Join Lena from Go! Running Tours for a conversation with Lubka, our local running guide in Bratislava, Slovakia. I n this episode of Go Running Talks, we explore what makes Bratislava such a fascinating city to discover on a running tour. Lubka was born and raised in Bratislava, has been running since childhood and now combines her love of running with her love of showing visitors her city. We tal...

In this episode of Go! Running Talks, Lena chats with Victor Espinoza about running with purpose, creating meaningful connections, exploring Lima through local experiences, and remembering to be grateful for what our bodies can do. From supporting others through running to discovering a city one step at a time, Victor reminds us why we run.

Julia has been running in San Francisco for close to 20 years. She says if she ever gets tired of running across the Golden Gate Bridge, something is wrong. That hasn't happened yet. She's a two-year Go! Running Tours guide in San Francisco, an Ironman finisher, and the person who read the "no crawling" rule in a race registration form and thought: who would ever crawl? Then she ran the Marine Cor...

Lapo was born and raised in Florence. His name is typically Florentine. And after almost nine years guiding runners through the city, he's about to reach his 1,000th guest. He's an architect by profession - which means when he runs you past a Renaissance dome or through a hidden courtyard, he sees things most people miss. He's also been running for over 20 years and completed 24 marathons. In this...

This past Monday, three Go! Running Tours guides crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon. Alan from Montreal. Emily from New York. Jose from Chicago. Three different training cycles, three different race days - and one thing in common: they earned every kilometer. In this special episode of Go! Running Talks, Lena sits down with Alan, Emily, and Jose days after the race to talk about what B...

Tokyo is not one city. It never was. Ihor, Go! Running Tours' lead guide in Tokyo, has been exploring the city on foot, by bike, and through a camera lens for five years. His conclusion: Tokyo has 23 different wards, and each one is its own world. The 7K and 12K tours he runs with guests cover what would be an entire city center in most European capitals - and still only scratch the surface. In th...

Sara Amato wasn't sure anyone would want to run Denver. "It doesn't have the cool architecture and history that European cities do," she told us. She built the tours anyway. Sara is Go! Running Tours' lead guide in Denver - ultra runner, trail lover, and the person behind a running community that turned strangers into lifelong friends on a 42-mile day at the Grand Canyon. In this episode, Lena sit...

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago partnered with Go! Running Tours to offer guests something most hotels don't: a guided running service that starts at the hotel door and takes you into the city. Two routes. Both 6K. One along Lake Michigan - past Soldier Field and the Adler Planetarium. One south through Chinatown's Dragon Gate to Ping Tom Memorial Park. Private, guided, available every da...

What's it like to run in one of the world's fastest-growing cities? In this episode of Go! Running Talks, Lena talks with Sha (runner, guide, and Shanghai local) about the city's booming running scene, her most unforgettable race experiences, and what makes Shanghai a must-visit for runners. 🏃 In this episode: ➔ How Sha got into running and what kept her going for over a decade ➔ What it was like...

In this episode of Go Running Talks, Lena interviews Alex Grady, a running tour guide based in Atlanta. Alex shares his journey into running, from his childhood experiences to his achievements in marathons, including a memorable run in the London Marathon where he set a Guinness World Record. He discusses the importance of community in running, his recognition for community service, and his passio...

In this episode of Go! Running Talks, our host Lena talks with Citla about her journey with Go! Running Tours since 2015, the most popular running tours in Mexico City, and what runners should know before visiting - from altitude challenges to local culture and food. They discuss the famous 15K Mexico City running tour, the unforgettable experience of running on a volcano, and practical tips for r...

Meet François, lead guide of Go! Running Tours in Geneva. In this episode, François shares a memorable experience guiding an Indian Olympic champion in Javelin through the streets of Geneva, and what it was like to create a personal moment away from the cameras and media spotlight. François talks about the joy of helping athletes find solitude during high-pressure moments, the importance of person...

Meet Daniel, lead guide of Go Running Tours in Nairobi and a long-time colleague in our global network. In this episode, he takes us into the world of elite Kenyan runners and what it is like to train in the legendary Ngong Hills, home to some of the fastest athletes on the planet. Daniel shares stories from his running journey, including unexpected encounters with giraffes on the trails and the i...

Meet Marc - long time runner and a valued Go! Running Tours guest. For the first time, we're featuring one of our guests. Marc joined our colleague Mattia in Barcelona and has been part of the Go! Running tours community since then. In this episode, Marc shares his running journey - how he started, how he got serious about it, and the physical and mental health benefits he's experienced along the...

Meet Andrew, our running guide in Washington DC. In this interview, he shares fun, emotional, and memorable stories from his experiences leading running tours in the U.S. capital (including how he became part of a local running club that supports cancer survivors.) At Go! Running Tours, we offer running tours and walking tours in 80+ cities worldwide, connecting travelers, locals, and corporate te...

Meet Ben, one of our running guides in San Antonio, Texas. An example of determination and faith. After a motorcycle accident that left him in a wheelchair, doctors told Ben he would never run again. But with patience, perseverance he not only walked again, he went on to run half marathons, ultra marathons, and now leads running tours through San Antonio’s historic streets. In this episode of Go!...

Meet Emily, our New York City running guide, in this inspiring conversation about how running shapes the way we experience the Big Apple. From her most memorable tours to her funniest on-the-run moments. In this episode, Emily discusses: How she started her journey into running Running with her dad and what inspired her to keep going Her most memorable and most challenging tours in NYC The biggest...

Meet Michael, our Copenhagen running guide, in this conversation about Denmark's capital and the intersection of running with local culture and values. In this episode, Michael discusses: What to do and what not to do when visiting Copenhagen The city's approach to sustainability and how it connects to tourism His personal insights about Copenhagen from a local runner's perspective Whether you're...