As every week, the running update and the sharing of some photos of characteristic towns in Tuscia (province of Viterbo, Lazio region) continues.
Marta - This week I post some photos of Marta, a beautiful place, by the Bolsena lake. The town has Etruscan and medieval origins and we can see again ancient buildings.
It has a beautiful lakefront where we can meet many runners who make their workouts. This is my favorite route when I go there to spend a week end.
Marta by night:
The clock tower:
The B.K. on the lakefront:
Running update: As in June, I don't care of my pace because the heat and the humidity don't allow to do good and long runs. Here is my running week (in early morning):
Monday: 9,7 km mainly flat;
Wednesday: 9,7 km mainly flat;
Friday: 10,7 km hilly;
Sunday: 10,6 km ondulate.
The first 3 workouts were good and relaxing, the last one a real "nightmare", I felt weak and my pace was 6:50/km (11:00/m)!
How is the weather? Is the heat affecting your runs?
HAVE A GOOD SUNDAY
Marta looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou had a great week with 40k. Do you do some strength work besides running?
Here in Zurich, we are having a very cool and rainy summer. Right now it's raining again. So no - fortunately we don't have to deal with heat at all. At least for now!
Cannot do anymore strength work after the incident I had in 2016 (broken shoulder where now I have a prosthesis inside).
DeleteRemembering good time spent in Zurich some years ago without the heat!
Great photos, I love the clock tower. It has been rainy here and humid so I haven't done much walking. I hate the humidity, makes you feel awful.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind the rain but heat and humidity are a real problem.
DeleteThe only (partial) solution is walking/running in early morning.
What a beautiful place to run. As always, your photos remind me of how 'new' the US is compared to Europe. Stay cool!
ReplyDeleteI will come back to Marta at the end of July.
DeleteUSA are "new" but very beautiful. I visited your Country 2 times many years ago (1999 and 2000).
Wow, so pretty there! One of these days I will take a trip there. It's a hot day here, but perfect for hanging out at our pool so no complaints from me!
ReplyDeleteThe pool is always a good solution.
DeleteHave you ever been to Italy?
Marta looks so lovely! I'm an art geek, so the architecture totally captures my heart.
ReplyDeleteThe same for me, I often go around to search new hidden and ancient corners.
DeleteLove your photos! I've been to Italy, but only Milan and Rome. Maybe someday I'll get back there and see some of the beautiful countryside.
ReplyDeleteIt's almost always hot where I live (Florida) so I'm used to it!
Thank you. I live near Rome.
DeleteI visited USA twice but I never come to Florida even if it is in my wishing list.
Stunningly Gorgeous - Well Done And Travel On There
ReplyDeleteCheers
Thank you.... other short travels are on my list.
DeleteLove the photos - so pretty at night, too! The history of that area is incredible!
ReplyDeleteAll the towns in that part of Italy are similar with Etruscan and medieval heritage.
DeleteYou are still running a lot more than me! The photos of Marta are beautiful -- thank you for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteHeat & humidity definitely effect my pace. Our weather goes back & forth between that and cooler weather, which makes it impossible to acclimate to anything.
Here only heat also on the beach. I prefer the fall weather.
Deleteawesome pictures!! i really like the first one...and the clock tower!!
ReplyDeleteThank you. The clock tower is a medieval architecture.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteWonderful tour of Marta. It is beautiful. I love the views of the water, moon and the tower. Great series of photos. Take care, enjoy your weekend!
Marta is a beautiful town, by the lake and with a green country around. The right place for a relaxing week end (and a run).
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