HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Marathon is happening in just one week.

Runners from around the world will descend upon the island of Oahu to take part in the race.

One runner from Montreal, Canada is training while also taking in the scenic views around the island.

Cleo Ascher began running here on Oahu three years ago, making her start in the 10K race , also hosted by the Honolulu Marathon.

“It was a revelation,” said Ascher. “The feeling of running in this marvelous landscape, I decided to continue running.”

The landscape and weather were a lot different for Ascher in Montreal, especially in during the winter.

Coming back to Oahu is like closing the loop where it all started.

Many runners face challenges with motivation and fatigue, Ascher has found a way around that

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