Long Bay Beach Park…Center of the Universe December 6
The Google Earth photo above will be the center of my universe from December 4 to 6 this year. As it will be for a couple thousand runners in...
Reggae Marathoners take great photos
It must be the fact that we are in Negril in December that brings out the photogenic nature of runners at Reggae Marathon. Just take a look at...
Running for the Red Stripe
First, grab a banana: Potassium. Second, head over to the guys chopping the fresh coconuts: Nature’s electrolytes. Third, an Ice Cold Red...
Life’s a Beach in Negril!
One of the things about Negril is it’s beach. Miles and miles of soft white sand with gently lapping waves. One of the great things about...
6 Months to Reggae Marathon
This brings a smile to my face. I know you can’t see it but rest assured I’m smiling. Before my first Reggae Marathon in 2008 I was a...
Running to the music at Reggae Marathon
It’s 4 am on Saturday morning. You’re making your way to the start of Reggae Marathon at 5:15 am. And you hear it…in the...
I wish today’s run would never end
It’s always a good day when you get out for a run! It’s a great day when you wish your run would never end. These inspirational...
How to beat the running doldrums
Low motivation to run got you down? Disappointed with a recent race finish? Had a DNF? As a long-time runner I’ve had all of the above. I...
Read any good Running books recently?
“Baby, we were ‘Born to Run’”. That line from the Bruce Springsteen song rings in my ears when I think about one of my...
Where in the world is Negril, Jamaica
Standing on the beach in Negril, Jamaica on the western tip of the island, 90 miles separates you from the nearest point of land, Cuba. The map...
More answers to Reggae Marathon FAQ’s
These are some more of the questions we get most frequently about Reggae Marathon: Where do I pick up my Race Kit? Reggae Marathon race kits are...
Choosing the right Running Shoes
Running shoes: The most important piece of running gear. Running shoes have evolved from the first ‘Waffle’ shoes developed and sold...