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...
Take Me to the Beach
Pristine, perfect, pure. Those are some words that can be used to describe Seven Mile Beach. The blue water and the white sands make for a...
Spring Training
We’re in the middle of spring and while our training might not look like it used to, running and training is not canceled. While most of the world...
What’s Your Distance?
You know what’s great about the Reggae Marathon? You have many options for a race distance. You can choose from the 10k, the half marathon, or the...
A Reggae Celebration
This year marks the 20th running of the Reggae Marathon. That’s 20 years of reggae music along the course, 20 years of incredible pasta parties...
Once You Go, You Know
Once you go, you know is the old slogan for Jamaican tourism. But it’s the truth. I know many people who visit Jamaica once and continue to visit...
Some Jamaican Favorites
When you come to Jamaica, there is a lot food and drink to seek out. Of course, you can start your day with the Blue Mountain coffee along with...