21st Nordea Riga Marathon | 22.05.2011

Erasmus Students + ESN RIGA staff = TEAM

In frames of Social Erasmus project Erasmus Students and ESN RIGA staff had a chance to take part in a 21st Nordea Riga marathon as a TEAM. Each member of the team was able to chooce the most suitable distance to run. Most of the ESN RIGA TEAM runners choose 5 km distance, however, we also had a Gianluca running 10 km and Daniel running half – marathon (21 km). We are proud that ESN RIGA TEAM was multicultural as different nationalities were represented – Latvians, Italians, Germans!

The 21st Nordea Riga marathon was a good way in frames of Social Erasmus project to highlight the ecological and healthy life style between the students and also staff. In addition, participants had a splended time and enjoyed themselves very much. It was a sunny event for participants which gave an opportunity to learn things for their personal development and work on their character! The 21st Nordea Riga marathon started at the very center of Riga just next to the President’s Palace. Marathon running has a long history in Riga. The first Riga marathon was organized by Riga City Council which took place 21 years ago – in 1991. Since 2007 Riga marathon course is officially measured according to AIMS standarts. The marathon has gained an international recognition - 16 358 participants from 45 different countries took part in the marathon on May 22, 2011 and ESN RIGA TEAM too!

Student Experience

It was a very nice event, the weather was really, really good, there were many fans along the track, also in the morning, for example on the akmens tilts was a band playing when I crossed it, in old town was a "shower" were you could run through.

Later for the 5km, were a lot of funny participants, like guys dressed up with suits and ties or like people out of the 19th century with an old bike and of course some in pink dressed girls with esn logos;)

After the run you got a rimi bag with sweets/water/apple and your medal. I was supporting the ESN RIGA girls for their run and we made afterwards some pictures! For my first half-marathon, I think it was good experience...

Daniel, Germany

ESN RIGA GIRLS AND DANIEL

GIANLUCA AND FRANZISKA

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