Morning Runs vs. Night Runs
While most races happen in the morning, a lot of people run and train at night. Because of work, school, and other commitments, running in the...
My Virtual Race Experience
A few months ago, I participated in a virtual race. It was a 5k put on by a local race organization, PACE Runs. I have participated in a few races...
Our Virtual Run
Have you heard? The Reggae Marathon is going virtual this year! You will still have the same race distances to choose from just as if you were...
What’s your Pre-race Ritual or Superstition?
If you’ve been racing for a while, it’s likely that you have a pre-race ritual or a superstition. Some people like to wear the same socks, do a...
Where are you from?
The Reggae Marathon is truly an international event. While many runners do come from the United States, if you listen closely, you will here...
Finding Motivation to Run
Some days it’s hard to find the motivation to go for a run. Sometimes the weather isn’t great. Sometimes we didn’t sleep well the night before a...
Why Strength Training
Good runners don’t become great runners by just running. As important as it is to put in those miles, it’s just as important to strength train...
The People you meet on the run
It’s said that running friends are your best friends. Who else are you willing to get up at the crack of dawn to meet in twenty-degree weather?...
Reggae Marathon Memories
If you’ve run the Reggae Marathon more than once, you probably came back because you had a memorable experience. My most memorable experience was...
Ten Years of The Reggae Marathon
I have participated in the Reggae Marathon for the last ten years. (Full disclosure, I do the half marathon. I’m not fast enough to do the...
Jamaican Independence Day!
Tomorrow is Jamaican Independence! Fifty-eight years ago, Jamaica gained independence from England. So, take some time to celebrate the country...
Mileage Check In
Today is the day the Jamdammers finish their month-long anniversary celebration!! They held events and runs for the last month to celebrate their...