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Israman 2015 Race Review

Israman takes place in Eilat, Israel, the furthest southern point in Israel. Located on the Red Sea, it is home to some of the best diving in the world. It is also known for its tax free shopping zone and opportunities to splurge on jewelry and clothing. Eilat is accessible via a quick flight from Tel Aviv’s domestic airport, or by car via two main highways. If you’re considering a winter race, particularly if you’re based in Europe, this is the race to consider. The ten hour flight from Newark to Tel Aviv—and 12 hour return flight—can make an active person stir crazy. Don’t forget compression tights or socks to keep legs on both legs of the flight. The race is on a Friday, which works best for observing the Sabbath from Friday at sunset to Saturday at sunset.

Israman Chronicles: Day 7- Tel Aviv and Jaffa

Founded in 1909, Tel Aviv is a modern city of 3.5 million, roughly half of Israel’s population. Located on the Mediterranean Sea, it sports modern architecture and a lively youthful atmosphere. New residential and commercial towers are being constructed everywhere, and gentrification of neighborhoods are making the cost of living exorbitant. Much of the growth is fueled by immigrants who continue to pour in from Russia, Europe and the U.S.

Israman Chronicles: Day 6- Eilat to Tel Aviv

This morning I woke and took a jog to the border of Jordan.  Its port city, Aqaba, is adjacent to Eilat and serves as a vacation sport for Jordanians and other mid-Eastern countries.  Just south of Aqaba is Saudi Arabia.  Let’s just say the Jordanian border crossing didn’t look too welcoming, so I turned around and headed towards Egypt.  Where in the world can you say that but in Eilat?  At the main beach, the city was hosting an endurance swimming event.  While there probably weren’t many Israman athletes participating, there were several hundred swimmers.