Running the Silk Road: Ria Xi’s Epic 20,000 km Journey to Lisbon
27-year-old Ria Xi is attempting a historic 20,000 km run from Vladivostok to Lisbon, crossing 17 countries along the ancient Silk Road over 14 months.
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27-year-old Ria Xi is attempting a historic 20,000 km run from Vladivostok to Lisbon, crossing 17 countries along the ancient Silk Road over 14 months.
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