I am a solo backpacker, marathoner. I often try to combine both and travel to other city marathons. I get out of the urban environment and go into the wilderness often for a camp out and sleep under the stars. While on my travel I never leave without a paper map and a compass. which i usually pull out every time I get lost. I must confess i try to get lost on purpose. I love people watching. I have had 3 near death experiences during my travel so far, which by far have been the best experience i have ever had....