Aftenposten Reise - Norway – Slik finner du formen i ferien , April 22nd 2013

To find the shape of holiday - with more fun

"You can of course sit on a bus with your camera ready, but you could kill two birds with one stone and combine sightseeing with exercise ..." Afterposten reports of holiday destinations where guided sightseeing running tours of varying length and intensity are offered like in Barcelona, Berlin, Budapest, Copenhagen, London and a number of cities in the USA as well.

Tourism-Review - European Cities – Best Explored While Running , Jan. 2013

International tourism industry news channel report

"European cities are famous for walking tours; but have you ever thought about taking a running tour? ... Berlin, Germany - You can choose what is best for you, since Mike's SightRunning Berlin offers several packages."

GADLING - 8 Cities in Europe Best Explored While Running , Feb. 2012

Jessie on a Journey - She loves nothing more than her backpack… - Travel Blog

"While most people love enjoying the walking tours many European cities have to offer, another great way to see the sights while running ... Berlin, Germany - Mike's SightRunning offers an array of themed small group running tours ..."

An Indian Compass Review about Berlin , Oct. 2011

Directing around Europe like no guidebook can

"To enjoy Berlin, you must either immerse yourself in its history or its hip, contemporary cultural scene. History is easier, I’d say. ... But if you are looking for something unusual, do give Mike’s SightRunning a shot. (Yes, you actually run between the monuments). The tour was extremely informative and fun and Mike was great company, telling me stories about Berlin, in many cases, known only to locals." By Ronak Mehta

visitBerlin Berlin Tourist Information , April 2011

SightRunning offers an active alternative to a classic city sightseeing tour

"For visitors to Berlin who are keen to experience something different, this novel trend offers an active alternative to a classic sightseeing tour. Running is a very popular sport in the city and numerous running trails offer visitors a fascinating way to learn about Berlin while getting some valuable exercise ... with Mike's SightRunning"
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Viator Travel Blog - The Best Running Tours in Europe , Jan. 2011

"If you are a runner traveling abroad, ..."

"you often don’t know where to go to enjoy a safe run and have a first glance at the new city. Once popular only in the United States, running tours are getting more and more popular in Europe: from Berlin to Paris, Rome to Istanbul, you can run a couple of miles or a few hours with someone who knows the best routes and all the popular landmarks of the city. Mike’s SightRunning Berlin offers sightseeing tours around the German capital."

Travel to Wellness - City Running Tours- by Anne Dimon

"Here are five of the top running tour companies"

"Running tours offer a new way for fit-minded travellers to soak up the sights of a city... New city tours now mean that visitors can see the sights on-the-run ... and we do mean that literally. Running tours are the hot new way for runners to see the city sights. ..."

With answers to - Why Book a Running Tour? - and - Who Books a Running Tour?

USA Today - Travel Tips

Berlin City Sightseeing Tours - How to Get Around - What Do You Want To See?

"How you get around Berlin while on your sightseeing tour is entirely up to you. The many tour companies ... Mike's SightRunning Berlin offers small guided running tours that pass by many popular tourist sights. Each tour has a personal guide, and group sizes max out a just four people ..."

Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS), August 22nd 2009

The Japanies TV introduced Berlin to the televison audience during the World Athletics Championship in 2009

Moderator Nikki Yamaguchi reported one hour about her personal experiences while participating in a special city sightseeing tour: Sight-running on the original marathon course of the 2009 World Championships in Athletics - with Mike as her tour guide. (Broadcasting at prime time simultaneous to the Man's Marathon Championship - Japan, nationwide)

Deutsche Welle Euromaxx, 10. July 2009

"The ideal offer for fitness minded tourists in the German capital

Running coach Mike Horstmann offers professional city running tours for this clientele. His Sightrunning tours are matched to the visitors interests and fitness level ... " Video Report by DW-World.de about sightseeing on the run (Broadcast in German and English, worldwide)

January 2009

"Running Tourism" - Canadian Running reported about Worldwide Running Tourism

from: Canadian Running, printed January & February 2009

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Courtesy of Anne Dimon (writer), Courtesy of Canadian Running (editor)