From coffee shops to bookshops, fashion stores or small bars it’s got a great vibe, which is something I always look for, whatever city I’m in.’ It’s close to Soho House, and no matter who you are, you’ll always find something of interest. The route is about 4km in total, which is perfect for a shake-out run the day before.’ It’s a beautiful place to run, because you really don’t feel like you’re in the city. ‘Whenever I stay at the House, I love to run to the Spree River. But in his hometown of Berlin, the KRAFT Runners founder – one of Germany’s largest running communities – shares with us his love for the Spree River, why Vaseline should be in everyone’s pre-race backpack, and why he thinks active recovery most certainly includes dancing.įor more tips, alongside how Soho House Berlin can support you before and after the finish line, read on for Schiller’s personal guide to the Berlin Marathon. Performing wherever he can, Schiller’s stage has seen him run across a desert, a techno festival and spontaneously through the night to another city entirely.

Whether you’re taking part in any of these marathons (or any other race for that matter), or simply want to explore these cities through running, our member-curated guides will help uncover the local sights and steer you to the best gym classes, spa treatments, restaurant offerings and member events for whenever you’re at the House.įirst up, we sat down with Eugen Schiller – a lululemon ambassador and world-class runner – who proves that running needn’t be a boring or solo sport. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing insider tips, practical advice and personal motivation from local members in London, New York and Chicago.

Officially kicking off autumn’s marathon season, the German capital is the location for the first of our four-part mini-series.

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