Bali on the run – with 9,000 others

The Maybank Bali Marathon has made itself a global event over the years since its inception in 2012, so it was no surprise when MBM 2017 recorded its highest number of participants – over 9,000.

CZECH long-distance runner Emil Zatopek often said, “If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon.”

That was how I ended up experiencing my first-ever marathon – the Maybank Bali Marathon (MBM) 2017 – and without any prior training.