Beyond the beach in Negril after Reggae Marathon
“Beach bum!” That's a complement in Negril, the 'Capital of Casual'. But there is life beyond the beach even though...
Bananas are the Reggae Runners Superfood
I grew up eating bananas. That's not hard to do living in Jamaica. Boiled green bananas with meals and ripe yellow bananas for snacks...
Reggae Marathon pictures worth a 1,000 words
Yes it’s a cliche but these pictures from Reggae Marathon 2011 are truly priceless. These are from Saturday morning of the race and are...
Come Home Jamaica
It’s always a good year to celebrate being Jamaican: our people, culture, sports, art and music. In 2012, every Jamaican on the planet...
5 days to Reggae Marathon 2011: Jerk Chicken!
I grew up with jerk chicken being a special treat. We got it infrequently and only on rare weekend trips to the country. Now with recipes...
Could Reggae Marathon and Negril be the ultimate experience?
Friends ask me how to describe the Reggae Marathon. “Ultimate” is my answer. I know every event claims to be special and I've run lots of...
Run good Mr. A
The Reggae Marathon family is saddened by the sudden passing of our dear friend and mentor, President of the JAAA, Mr. Howard Aris. Mr. Aris’s...
It was a nice day for a run through Bamboo Walk
The NHF Holland Bamboo 6K Run and Walk took place today. And a great day it was. Just take a look at these pictures from this afternoon. Until...
Keeping Hope Zoo alive and well
It was all about the flamingos. That was my first experience of Hope Gardens way too many years ago to mention in polite company. My...
Some of our favourite Reggae Marathon blog posts
Some days it is hell just to get out of bed early to go for the morning run. Ever felt like that? But sometimes the endorphins take over and the...
Proud to be a Jamaican
I was proud to say I was a Jamaican after watching the performance of the entire Jamaican team competing at the IAAF World Championships in Daegu...
Getting back to the beach
Sitting here on the back porch early this morning with my first cup of coffee, I’m drawn to…beaches. I’m a beach person. Given the choice, I...