Sports Bras vs Speedos: The difference ...

“Men are from Mars, women from Venus” or something like that.   Duh! As a mid-pack male runner getting passed in a race by a speedier woman is a normal part of any race .  At Reggae Marathon this year I ran with a woman for the last few miles and we helped each other with pacing before...

Merry Reggae Marathon Christmas...

  We have a lot to be thankful for in 2011 and even more to look forward to in 2012.  This motivational quote from Gibson’s Daily Running Quotes sums it up nicely: ‎”What distinguishes those of us at the starting line from those of us on the couch is that we learn through running...

Reggae Marathon Running Headgear: What ...

‘Unique’ running headgear must help you run faster.  That’s my theory and I’m sticking to it.  How else to explain the unique headgear that these runners displayed at Reggae Marathon 2011. Hmmm…maybe I should consider some new headgear for Reggae Marathon 2012. These...

Beating the post-Reggae Marathon letdown...

I’ve been running for years and know that sometimes there is letdown after a good race or big event.  It’s more than just the adrenaline, it’s realizing that I’ve achieved my goal so “What now?”  The post-race letdown feeling is not in your imagination. But while it’s real, you...

There was dancing at Reggae Marathon...

Even after running 10k  or  the ½ Marathon, Reggae Marathon runners had enough energy to dance.  I suppose the exciting drumming and torch light send off at 5:15 am matched with the welcome as we crossed the finish line had something to do with it.  In any case, there seemed to be a lot of dancing...

They came, they saw, they ran Reggae Mar...

The gang from Washington Running Report was well represented at Reggae Marathon 2011.  Bob and his wife Debbie of course with Brenda all ran last Saturday morning.  I’ll share a secret with you:  Bob is planning to really ‘get in shape’ for Reggae Marathon 2012.  That’s what...

Do I have to leave Negril?...

“Do we have to go home already?”  That was the next question we used to ask Mum and Dad after a family day on the beach in Negril.  It’s the same question I asked myself yesterday as I headed out of Negril.  If I could bottle the experience I would make a fortune.  I mean, after...

Getting to the start of Reggae Marathon ...

After an absolutely fantastic day on Saturday at Reggae Marathon 2011, my system is still in over-drive from the experiences of the day.  So like my high school English teacher advised when there was either too much or not enough, just start writing.  Here goes. I got to Negril for Reggae Marathon...

How did you do at Reggae Marathon 2011?...

I know it’s all about the experience.  but I’ve also run enough races to know that results matter.  I’ve also learned though that it’s just me against the clock that really matters.  And now as a seasoned runner, as Dan Cumming of Running in the Zone so accurately states, my...

Hanging around after Reggae Marathon 201...

I had planned to write about the Saturday morning race experience but these pictures from Reggae Marathon’s  Gina Harrison were too good not to share.  I especially love the one above that shows a marathon finisher from Australia finding a novel use for a coconut.  Enjoy! Until next time… Reggae...

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