It begins at Registration with a smile. Actually it really begins well before that when you commit to running in one of the three Reggae Marathon race events: Marathon, Half Marathon or 1oK. And what’s not to smile about? A running vacation on the beach in Negril, Jamaica: multiple reasons to smile: We’re in Jamaica! [...]
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It’s a really early ‘wakey, wakey’ time for the start of Reggae Marathon. For 11 straight years Reggae Marathon Race Director Frano has sent us off promptly at 5:15 am from Long Bay Beach Park on the road in Negril, Jamaica. It’s a safe bet that Reggae Marathon 2012 will keep the record alive and [...]
Run. Sun. Fun. Three words that best describe the Reggae Marathon experience in Negril, Jamaica. Burt Carlson is one heck of a runner. Well over 300 marathons to his credit (with a number of ultras tossed in for good measure). In this photo taken after his finish last December he looks fresh and ready to [...]
We had a heck of a weekend! It was all because of running and we are humbled with the exciting result. At the Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association (JHTA) luncheon this past Saturday, Reggae Marathon was presented with the annual Abe Issa Award for Excellence. For those of us who enjoy the Reggae Marathon Weekend [...]
“Victory is beautiful when you deserve it” was proudly emblazoned on the t-shirts of the guys from Belgium wearing the crazy headgear. I love the saying…and their headgear! Running is both a solitary and social activity. Individual effort within a community of like-minded runners helps both newbies and seasoned runners. Just ask Dan Cumming. The [...]
True confession: some mornings I just don’t feel like running. It could be the result of a bad night’s sleep, aches and pains, or the weather. On those mornings a little inspiration goes a long way. Here are some of my recent favorites. It’s so easy some mornings when it’s cold and raining to stop [...]
Those high school runners anxiously making their way to front of the field for the 5:15 am start of Reggae Marathon are a joy to watch. Relatively unknown, dreaming of big things they run like the wind. It was like that as well back in 2001 at the very first Reggae Marathon. At that event [...]
“Wear Red for Women Today!” The Heart Foundation of Jamaica are our charity partners and we support the good work that they do to prevent heart disease and raise awareness in Jamaica. They have supported Reggae Marathon for many years and recently have fielded a Heart Foundation team in Negril. They also donate and present [...]