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Running and Pirouetting through Switzerland’s Jungfrau region

Guided by Giles Ruck

Becki Penrose, Run the Alps guide

Guided by Becki Penrose

Running through Switzerland's Jungfrau region, we encountered stunning views of the Eiger, flower-filled meadows, gorgeous flowing trails, glacial lakes in which to cool off… and even a life-size cut-out of James Bond!

A few of our destinations during the week! (Photo: Giles Ruck).

Relaxing after a day’s running outside Hotel Gletschergarten in Grindelwald. (Photo: Eleanor Colledge).

Thinking of – and singing from – The Sound of Music. (Photo: Becki Penrose).

Moving through the Alps, with the Jungfrau as backdrop to our meadow running. (Photo: Giles Ruck).

Appropriate footwear only, please! (Photo: Becki Penrose.)

Peter, “The Cow Whisperer,” in action. (Photo: Giles Ruck.)

Run the Alps women getting a taste of James Bond at Schilthorn. (Photo: Eleanor Colledge.)

Boycotting the photographer? No… Sometimes you’ve just got to stop and admire the view. (Photo: Giles Ruck.)