Tony’s background in running spans over 40 years. Based in Australia, his love of his native background means he lived and travels to Italy throughout his adult life.

During this time, Tony ventured deep into Italy with the goal of spending his time in local towns undisturbed by endless tourists. His desire was to find local running events that allowed him to mix with locals and explore more of the true essence of Italy and its simple, yet rich way of life.

What he discovered was truly amazing. Local running communities that respected every runner no matter their level. Running events that were often tied to traditions or covered incredible scenery. On the remote Sicilian islands of his ancestors, he discovered a week-long running stage-race.

The culinary experiences were all too similar to that of his beloved grandparents back in Sydney, Australia.

Was this all a dream?

Tony packed his bags in 2016 and with his young family, he made Lucca their base for a year-long journey throughout Italy. The results were far beyond anything he could have ever planned or imagined. Life-long friendships throughout running communities, running events in truly remarkable destinations, culinary destinations only locals frequented, and the learnings to get onto the start line of truly local events where documentation could be endless and change from event to event.

After years of planning and consultation with his Italian community, Tony and his Italian team have crafted week-long Running Tours with itineraries that include a hand-picked Running Event, a daily (or twice-daily) training Program leading into the event, multiple town stops on each Tour, and local culinary experiences along the way that could stand up to a food tour of its own.

Having experienced each event multiple times, dined in each venue, stayed in the locations, we look forward to sharing our experiences with you.