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...
Running, Reggae, The Caves…Marathon, Jamaica-Style
I love a great deal. And Island Outpost has a good one for the Reggae Marathon this December. Here are the details: Forget running in the cold...
Nigel Davis on being a Champion
If we lived by the motto, “There is no quitting” wouldn’t life be more fulfilling? This story about Special Olympian Nigel Davis came to me...
Say hello to Dan Cumming in Negril
The picture caught my eye. A couple standing in the shallow water along a stretch of pristine white sand Negril beach. It was taken in 1969. I...
Summer running here we come!
Running and summer are two of my favorite things. Running in Negril ranks at the top of my list as well: the vibe is distinctly laid-back and...
Runners tell their Reggae Marathon stories
There are many interesting stories from Reggae Marathon runners. Here are a couple more that get to the heart of the Negril experience. Jessie B...
5 Days in Paradise in Negril at the Reggae Marathon
It all starts with the decision to register for the 2011 Reggae Marathon, December 3, 2011. After that you can be assured that the 5 days from...
What do you have to say about the Reggae Marathon?
The great thing about running is that there is really no such thing as a ‘bad’ run. I know I’ve had them but they fade away in comparison to the...
How Larry found his groove in Jamaica
Larry Savitch sent this email to us recently. He shares his story of how in the process of ‘finding himself’ he not only how he fell...