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Here Are Two Island Marathons You Should Know About!
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In September, we had a chance to cover the first edition of the Beaver Island Marathon. Camping was an option on this island, so our crew brought their kids and spouses along for a great weekend in northern Michigan.
Fed up with the cold weather already?
Then head to the warmth of the Carribbean! On the first Saturday of December each year, the classic Reggae Marathon takes place in the city of Negril, Jamaica. In our coverage, you will find details on both the marathon and the very active running club that puts this event together each year. The "JamDammers of Kingston" established these races as a component of a larger program. This program has played a key role in some of the running success this third world country has been seeing. Today this nation of 3 million citizens (roughly the number of people who live within the city limits of Chicago) look to 2012 in London with dreams of Gold, Silver and Bronze. Can they do it? See our coverage below.
The marathon chronicle follows our travel and running adventures as we work our various ways to marathons all over the world. See a discussion of this here. I use the term "adventures" advisedly, with special joy and fear in my voice. We have had some interesting times both on and off the course.
Then be sure to look at our marathon directory. That is just what it sounds like. We gather as much basic information as we can about every international marathon that is willing to provide it to us. We include photographs of the courses when we can, as well as links and contact information.
When you begin thinking about going, check out our travel store. We look for airfares and hotel deals that match marathons around the world and let you know when we find an exceptional deal. There is nothing worse than being all trained up with no where to run. We seek to solve that for you.
And finally, through our affiliation with Amazon.com, we sort out literature about our various destination events, about running and we also look for special deals on running clothing, accessories and shoes.
What we don't do is: a) Hand out training advise (If you don't already know, you are in the wrong place), b) Hand out medical advise (you need a sports med doctor for that), and c) screen locations and events to match your needs. You are totally responsible for understanding the risks involved in traveling to certain parts of the world and making your own decisions about your ability to handle those risks. Because we list an event, does not in any way imply that it is a good or safe choice for you.(rs)
The marathon chronicle follows our travel and running adventures as we work our various ways to marathons all over the world. See a discussion of this here. I use the term "adventures" advisedly, with special joy and fear in my voice. We have had some interesting times both on and off the course.
Then be sure to look at our marathon directory. That is just what it sounds like. We gather as much basic information as we can about every international marathon that is willing to provide it to us. We include photographs of the courses when we can, as well as links and contact information.
When you begin thinking about going, check out our travel store. We look for airfares and hotel deals that match marathons around the world and let you know when we find an exceptional deal. There is nothing worse than being all trained up with no where to run. We seek to solve that for you.
And finally, through our affiliation with Amazon.com, we sort out literature about our various destination events, about running and we also look for special deals on running clothing, accessories and shoes.
