Top 10 Running Songs...

The motivation to run comes in many ways.  While the zen-like running state can be induced with or without music, here are 10 running songs that really get me moving.  Thanks Reggae Marathon Facebook Fans for your suggestions. 10.  Running with the Devil, Van Halen 9.   Bleed it out, Linkin Park 8....

Reggae Marathon Memories of Negril...

I have so many positive memories of Negril. Some go back to a ‘kinder gentler time’, or at least that’s how my memory chooses to retain them while others are more recent.  All are connected by the 7 miles of white sand that make Negril a world-class beach.  I’m something of a beach...

Reggae Marathon Race Essentials...

Its 5:15 am on December 3, 2011 at the Reggae Marathon Start line at Long Bay Beach Park in Negril.  The Marathon, ½ Marathon and 10K runners are throbbing with excitement and the beat of LOUD Reggae music.  Promptly at 5:15 am Race Director Frano fires the starter pistol and Reggae Marathon 2011...

How long is the Reggae Marathon course o...

We received this great question from Gayle recently asking how long the Reggae Marathon course remains open on race day (Saturday, December 3 this year): Dan, my husband and I are coming to Jamaica this year for our first Reggae Half. It just happens to be on our anniversary. Seems like a great way to...

How I spent the evening playing on Faceb...

I spent last night on Facebook.  Thankfully my wife Sally was out for the evening. I got home from work after ‘one of those days’ and only had energy to heat up some leftovers.  I turned on the radio and booted up the laptop.  After checking emails, the news (I love the Twitter updates from the...

Where to Party in Montego Bay and Negril...

Wondering where the fun party spots are in Montego Bay and Negril? There are quite a few but here are some of my favourites. Avant-garde event promoters, Brand New Machine (BNM), hosts the BNM Montego Bay party every Thursday night starting at 10pm at the Seawind Club, Freeport. An ultra cool outdoor...

Why I run...

My wife Sally used to ask that question.  She has learned that unless I run every day to burn off some of my energy living with me would be like living in an amusement park.  She now encourages me to run! I was not a natural runner.  I didn’t run in school.  In fact sports were my least favorite...

Ask Dan...

My name is Dan and I am a runner.  Some would suggest we runners should have meetings that start like that, but I have no idea why. For the next few months I am going to be a guest blogger and hope I can offer some ideas or answers that will help out both experienced and aspiring runners, including...