Exotic Runs in Peru

Lima - ran 9 miles along the beach and back along coastal cliffs overlooking the Pacific

Urumbamba - ran 8 miles up and down a dirt/gravel road toward a 19,000 foot snow-capped peak with glaciers (elevation of run was 9600 - 11,000 feet)

Machu Pichu - ran/hiked for 10 miles through cloud forest around and through the spectacular Incan ruins including the precarious overlook of Huyanu Pichu, the view of Inca Bridge, the Temple of the Moon, and the Sun Gate. Finished by running down the trail/road into the canyon to Machu Pichu town. 4100 ft of vertical gain, elevation range of 8900 ft down to 6600 ft.

Cuzco - ran 9 miles through the heart of Cuzco up steep cobblestone streets, along an Incan road and ruins, past a statue of Christ (Cristo Blanco) overlooking the city, and along a mountain road over a pass (elevation of run was 10,900 - 12,300 ft).

Chucuito (Lake Titicaca) - ran/hiked 6 miles from near lake level (el. 12,508 ft) up past the Fertility Temple to the top of the local mountains, El. 14,556 ft. Gained 2000 vertical feet and was accompanied by two local dogs who I befriended.

Then did a repeat of the Chucuito run two days later. Ran down the ~2000 vertical feet and 3 miles in 25 min.