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The 2010 Reggae Marathon was special for a number of reasons: It rained toward the end of the Pasta Party and got us all giddy with excitement as...

I first learned about the annual marathon in Jamaica early in 2010. Back then I was in the Bahamas and I wanted to use the Reggae Marathon trip to...

Jerk Chicken + Deluxe Fried Rice + Red Stripe = the perfect Reggae Marathon recipe for watching the Superbowl in Dallas this Sunday. While the...

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Over the years I’ve run in every brand of running shoes that exists. Asics, Nike, New Balance, Saconey, Adidas, etc. I have tried every...

February 1, 2011 0 0

“Singing in the Rain”. At the Reggae Marathon Pasta Party last December as we huddled under the thatched hut to wait out the rain shower, I met a...

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I never thought I’d ever say those words about the Reggae Marathon. For the past 18 months I’ve talked about nothing but the Reggae...

January 13, 2011 0 0

It rained Friday night at the Reggae Marathon Pasta Party but it did not dampen the vibe. In fact at the press briefing that evening the buzz...

January 11, 2011 0 0

There are so many reasons why running is better than… where do I start? Here are my top 7: You always finish tired and happy You can do it...

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I woke up this morning and just couldn’t pull myself out of bed to go for a run. It was dark, cold and raining. The cozy bed and an hour’s more...

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Christmas is a fantastic time of year! Hustling to get ready is part of my annual ritual because no matter how much I plan, these next...

Nearly 40 years ago I had one of those experiences that stick with you forever. It happened while my 3rdform class at Campion College was on our...

Am I the only one who is suffering from serious let down from the Reggae Marathon? I’ve run in a lot of events over the years but the Reggae...