When it comes to experiencing Tasmania as a tourist, many choose to visit MONA or spend a day snapping the views at Wineglass Bay.
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Italian visitors Cesar Pozzi and Maria Cortina opted for an altogether different strategy on Sunday, choosing to insert themselves into the front line of Tasmanian culture by participating in the Ross half-marathon.
Not the types to experience a holiday from inside a tour bus, the running fanatics said the best way to experience a new place was to traverse it on foot.
“In Italy we're part of a running group just to stay fit - it's fun, it's healthy and we run everywhere,” Mr Pozzi said.
“From Australia to Italy, to France, Germany, whatever, when we're on the move we try to run everywhere.”
Despite rugged winds proving to be a challenge for the 500 runners taking part in the races, Mr Pozzi said the Ross highlands were “ the perfect place to run”.
“It's a very nice track but it's very windy.
“The sensation is good - it was very difficult but we are very happy.”
Race director John Claridge said organisers had been pleased with the turnout, which saw more than 100 people register on the day of the race.
“It's a community event and we love having them out,” Claridge said.
“Everyone seems happy and that's all we want.”
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