Trampling the Earth's land ~ a small country floating in the Mediterranean Malta azure sea and a journey wrapped in the sky ~
February 25, 2018 Vodafone Malta Marathon A hot battle was fought even in the small country "Malta Republic" floating in the Mediterranean, opposite the earth as seen from the Japanese capital that is booming at the Tokyo marathon. What is the appeal of Malta and the charm that runs in this country from the European site, KING GEAR editorial department will deliver that information.
Takafumi Kunitomi
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2018/03/15
Just on the other side of the globe, as seen from the Tokyo Marathon, the capital city of Japan on February 25, 2018, the scale is not as far as the marathon event, but a wonderful journey that does not disappoint the expectations of runners from all over Europe. A marathon event was held.
Island of Malta, Malta It may not be very familiar in Japan, so I would like to touch this country a little.
Malta Island floating in the Mediterranean Sea. The place is next to Italy. If you compare Italy to boots, it is the island adjacent to your toes. It is a resort where about 400,000 people live in about half the area of Tokyo's 23 wards.
Europe has been a region of constant conflict in history. With the Muslims invading from the southern Africa, as is the case in Europe, Malta, just at the point linking Europe and Africa, is an important part of the famous Napoleon's progress. It became a stronghold and was often embroiled in conflict in its two major wars due to its significant geographic location.
A view of Malta. Perhaps a remnant of the past, many barriers remain on the opposite shore.
Despite the many areas that remain, there is no doubt that the attraction of this island is the blue sky and blue sea.
In fact, it is also a very popular resort area in Europe.
Such a blue sea is spreading
A tournament running in such a wonderful scenery and climate would be called the "Marta Marathon".
The only drawback is that you'll be fascinated by delicious seafood and wonderful scenery, and you'll just forget the purpose of running.
Now, let's return to the Malta Marathon.
This tournament is roughly divided into two. Full marathon and half marathon. The elevation difference is about 220 meters. Overall, it is a gentle slope down from the start. To be honest, I thought "downhill is easy".
Run for up to 30 minutes. . .
Until the starting point, it is 30 minutes to be swayed by a shuttle bus from Malta's capital, Valletta.
Valletta, the capital, is a vibrant place worthy of a resort, but the more you go inland, the more you will feel as if it were just a wilderness. In some places, you can see something like a castle wall reminiscent of history.
A landscape seen from the vicinity of the start point. The city that you see in the back is the capital city of Valletta
The starting point is also a ruin-like place standing in the wilderness.
Given its small size, it is a bit more lonely than a major Japanese marathon, but it has nothing to do with about 4,000 runners from all over Europe. This year there were about 70 participants from Japan.
Near the starting point. Runners waiting for guns now or now are obvious, but unlike Japanese marathons, there are many non-Japanese people around.
However, what is different from Japan is that many people from various parts of Europe often wear clothes with the name of their own country and flags.
As expected it is Europe. In spite of various races and ethnic groups, they all love their country.
Because the starting point is near the center of the island and it is not a place where many people live, for a while after the start, only runners run through the middle of the quiet island dashingly.
Occasionally, people will wave their hands.
As on the race map, I was running like a gentle downhill.
Early scenery of the race. It is a little killing landscape.
However, indeed, if only the difference in elevation between the start point and the goal point is taken, it may be a gentle downhill, but this Malta marathon did not take much time to realize that it was unexpectedly severe .
Anyway, there are many overpasses and fine climbs as terrain
It's down, but it's up a little.
Down again, up a little more.
Repeat this.
I feel like going three steps down two steps.
And there is only a resort.
February is hot. . (Temperature slightly over 20 degrees on the day) The story I heard before the race was heard by Japanese who had participated in the Malta Marathon before.
On the other hand, she trains in earnest and is, of course, a woman who has participated in full marathons many times.
"I participated in the full marathon before, but anyway, I could only think back home alive (laughs)." Certainly, in half, I do not want to imagine a full marathon.
In the early stages, I could afford to enjoy the scenery while running, but from the middle I was mindless.
Speaking of what I think, when I approach the uphill, I can only think of the obvious thing that no longer has any twists, saying "Don't drop here."
And when you cross the hill again, you are innocent.
However, in such a race, sometimes I can hear a very pleasant voice. Is this the temperament of the European people or is it the case regardless of Europe? Anyway, everyone runs and inspires each other. "Do your best! (I don't know what language, maybe)" "I'm going!" Interpretation like this). "
The runners didn't have much sense of inspiring each other, so even though I didn't know who to say at first, the word "Japan" added, and I realized, "Oh, I'm rooting for myself." .
This feeling is good.
Not only myself, but all running people. People aiming for a goal together. I feel very good.
The half marathon is early when it is over, and you can quickly see the view of the capital city Valletta.
State near the goal
It may be natural to come here, but as soon as you feel better. Forget the hard hills and the heat, just aim for the goal, but there is only Valletta, the capital of a very nice resort island, and it feels good.
Valletta at dusk.
The course along the sea to the right of the photo is near the goal.
The small country floating in the Mediterranean Sea, Malta The seafood is also delicious. The sea is popular as a beautiful resort. You can see that it is a bit spicy while feeling the wind of the land, but there is also a sense of accomplishment after the end because it is spicy.
If you have the chance to take part in the Malta Marathon where you can feel such various charms at once, I would like you to visit.
Island of Malta, Malta It may not be very familiar in Japan, so I would like to touch this country a little.
Malta Island floating in the Mediterranean Sea. The place is next to Italy. If you compare Italy to boots, it is the island adjacent to your toes. It is a resort where about 400,000 people live in about half the area of Tokyo's 23 wards.
Europe has been a region of constant conflict in history. With the Muslims invading from the southern Africa, as is the case in Europe, Malta, just at the point linking Europe and Africa, is an important part of the famous Napoleon's progress. It became a stronghold and was often embroiled in conflict in its two major wars due to its significant geographic location.
A view of Malta. Perhaps a remnant of the past, many barriers remain on the opposite shore.Despite the many areas that remain, there is no doubt that the attraction of this island is the blue sky and blue sea.
In fact, it is also a very popular resort area in Europe.
Such a blue sea is spreading
A tournament running in such a wonderful scenery and climate would be called the "Marta Marathon".
The only drawback is that you'll be fascinated by delicious seafood and wonderful scenery, and you'll just forget the purpose of running.
Now, let's return to the Malta Marathon.
This tournament is roughly divided into two. Full marathon and half marathon. The elevation difference is about 220 meters. Overall, it is a gentle slope down from the start. To be honest, I thought "downhill is easy".
Run for up to 30 minutes. . .
Until the starting point, it is 30 minutes to be swayed by a shuttle bus from Malta's capital, Valletta.
Valletta, the capital, is a vibrant place worthy of a resort, but the more you go inland, the more you will feel as if it were just a wilderness. In some places, you can see something like a castle wall reminiscent of history.
A landscape seen from the vicinity of the start point. The city that you see in the back is the capital city of Valletta
The starting point is also a ruin-like place standing in the wilderness.
Given its small size, it is a bit more lonely than a major Japanese marathon, but it has nothing to do with about 4,000 runners from all over Europe. This year there were about 70 participants from Japan.
Near the starting point. Runners waiting for guns now or now are obvious, but unlike Japanese marathons, there are many non-Japanese people around.
However, what is different from Japan is that many people from various parts of Europe often wear clothes with the name of their own country and flags.
As expected it is Europe. In spite of various races and ethnic groups, they all love their country.
Because the starting point is near the center of the island and it is not a place where many people live, for a while after the start, only runners run through the middle of the quiet island dashingly.
Occasionally, people will wave their hands.
As on the race map, I was running like a gentle downhill.
Early scenery of the race. It is a little killing landscape.
However, indeed, if only the difference in elevation between the start point and the goal point is taken, it may be a gentle downhill, but this Malta marathon did not take much time to realize that it was unexpectedly severe .
Anyway, there are many overpasses and fine climbs as terrain
It's down, but it's up a little.
Down again, up a little more.
Repeat this.
I feel like going three steps down two steps.
And there is only a resort.
February is hot. . (Temperature slightly over 20 degrees on the day) The story I heard before the race was heard by Japanese who had participated in the Malta Marathon before.
On the other hand, she trains in earnest and is, of course, a woman who has participated in full marathons many times.
"I participated in the full marathon before, but anyway, I could only think back home alive (laughs)." Certainly, in half, I do not want to imagine a full marathon.
In the early stages, I could afford to enjoy the scenery while running, but from the middle I was mindless.
Speaking of what I think, when I approach the uphill, I can only think of the obvious thing that no longer has any twists, saying "Don't drop here."
And when you cross the hill again, you are innocent.
However, in such a race, sometimes I can hear a very pleasant voice. Is this the temperament of the European people or is it the case regardless of Europe? Anyway, everyone runs and inspires each other. "Do your best! (I don't know what language, maybe)" "I'm going!" Interpretation like this). "
The runners didn't have much sense of inspiring each other, so even though I didn't know who to say at first, the word "Japan" added, and I realized, "Oh, I'm rooting for myself." .
This feeling is good.
Not only myself, but all running people. People aiming for a goal together. I feel very good.
The half marathon is early when it is over, and you can quickly see the view of the capital city Valletta.
State near the goal
It may be natural to come here, but as soon as you feel better. Forget the hard hills and the heat, just aim for the goal, but there is only Valletta, the capital of a very nice resort island, and it feels good.
Valletta at dusk.
The course along the sea to the right of the photo is near the goal.
The small country floating in the Mediterranean Sea, Malta The seafood is also delicious. The sea is popular as a beautiful resort. You can see that it is a bit spicy while feeling the wind of the land, but there is also a sense of accomplishment after the end because it is spicy.
If you have the chance to take part in the Malta Marathon where you can feel such various charms at once, I would like you to visit.
