Berlin Marathon Week began for ESN long before the starting gun on Sunday. With the ESN HUB at Kranzler Eck, the Marathon Expo at Tempelhofer Feld and a Community Run on Saturday, Berlin became a meeting point for runners, athletes and fans for several days.
At the ESN HUB at Kranzler Eck, runners, athletes and fans came together to try new flavors, take on challenges and exchange ideas about race plans, nerves and personal goals.
ESN was also present at the Marathon Expo at Tempelhofer Feld. Between the Bungy Run, Pull Up Challenge and tastings, the focus was on practical guidance around fueling before, during and after the race.
On Saturday, the community hit the road together: five kilometers at an easy pace, followed by a pasta carb-loading party above the rooftops of Berlin.
What stayed with us most was the realization of how much of a marathon actually happens outside the race itself. The anticipation, small rituals and conversations with people who understand exactly why you take on this challenge shape the days around the start just as much.
Our respect goes out to everyone who lined up at the start on Sunday. For us, Berlin Marathon Week was above all an opportunity to be close to the community in the moments where real connection happens.
