dash and splash is here!!!
Walk, run and swim your way around Lake Geneva
Two years, hundreds of kilometers, two Run Mates (iykyk) and multiple pairs of running shoes later, our first Do The Dash book is here and it’s ready for you to get your hands on and get running, walking and swimming this summer in beautiful Switzerland.
Dash and Splash is exactly as the name says! Nine of our favourite runs around Lake Geneva, all with swimming options at either the beginning, middle or end of the route (sometimes all three), this is THE best way to discover this incredible region.
From stunning lakeside views of the Château de Chillon to a wine soaked run through the Lavaux vineyards, we’ve included wild river trails, the Swiss Riviera and French beaches. Dash and Splash has something for everyone!
Most importantly and the whole reason we created this book, Dash and Splash includes ALL the details on the routes, the sites and icons, the public transport, what to bring, where to stop, swim, eat, drink (and pee) long the way as well as notes on accessibility.
Small enough to tuck into your running shorts and tough enough to withstand your four year old’s sticky ice-cream covered hands, Dash and Splash is a celebration of Swiss life, culture and nature and a sneaky way to get you outdoors, connecting with the planet, feeling alive and having fun.
This first edition (just 50 copies) is on sale right now and you can get it for the debut price of just CHF 18 (postage included). It comes spiral bound so it’s easy to turn the pages on the go, has a splash resistant cover and is A5 in size so you can easily slip it into your running vest, back pack or pram.
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About the authors
Running buddies for almost a decade Mathieu and Donna met whilst working at the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva, and quickly formed a friendship based on sarcasm, Daily Mail humour and poorly planned trails. But whatever the weather they kept running, leading not one but two ICRC teams to glory in the legendary Run Mate 230km run around the lake event. They’ve chased down multiple half and even one full Geneva marathon, breezed through the Lausanne 10km and the Geneva Airport Run too many times to count and continue to summit as many mountains as possible. Let’s be honest, the mad ideas are all hers and they’d probably be dead if it wasn’t for him so you can guess who actually did the hard work on this book!