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How long has this line been uttered? My family left Jamaica in the early 70s because of the violence and total breakdown of decent society. Time to stop talking and start doing

Better Mus' Come to All Jamaica - Jamaica Entertainment: Fashion, Music & TV News - JamaicaObserver.com

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that running guy

Training hard for the 10th anniversary of the Reggae Marathon

59 days to go...

If you've been up in Wasaga Beach recently along Shorelane Road, you've seen a man running backward. That was me. Yes it looked silly but I was working on form and speed. Running backward helps with both. If you see me, take a picture.

Next week at the Goodlife Toronto Marathon, I'll find out if all this training paid off.   Forefoot running, faster turnover, arms, breathing...whew, hope I remember it all. No matter the result, I'll have lots to share after.  I has kept the training and running interesting and fun.

This is part of the build up to the main event, the Reggae Marathon on Dec 4 in Negril, Jamaica. 2010 is a special year, the 10th anniversary. It promises to be bigger and better than ever.  Race director, Alfred Francis and his team are jamming now to have everything ready.  We can hardly wait.  For the interview with Alfred, click here:  Interview with Reggae Marathon Race Director, Alfred Francis - Celebrating 10 years (Jamaica)

Until next time...
that running guy

Invitation to Peta Gay Nash's book launch

This is a special post from my friend, fellow runner and associate Diane Ellis.  Her niece is launching her first book at an event in Streetsville, October 3 from 4 pm to 7 pm.

Her book is titled, 'I too hear the drums'.  It is a collection of short storeys exploring the tensions of personal relations and racial identity set in dual, conflicting worlds of North America and the Caribbean.  Something I have personally dealt with.

The location is the Masonic Lodge in Streetsville.  Admission is free.  Contact inourwords@bell.net or 905 486 0059 for more info and to RSVP.

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that running guy 

Who is the new guy on the Reggae Marathon blog?

That picture was taken around the 12 mile mark of the Reggae Marathon last December.  I was still gloriously naive about what was ahead.  Thankfully with the help and advice from Sally, the Wasaga Beach Road Runners and the Jamdammers of Jamaica, I made it through in relatively good shape.

Sally and I are looking forward to our trip to Negril this December.  She knows what to expect for the weather and the driving!  I'm looking forward to the marathon event and have been training hard:  lots of hill and speed work to build up strength.  And again this year, I'm running in the Toronto Goodlife marathon  in October.  The only thing missing will be the heat.

Look out for blog posts from the Reggae Marathon blog (true confession:  I'm the 'new guy', the official Reggae Marathon blogger) and visit the 'new and improved' Reggae Marathon web site.  See you in Negril this December.

Until next time...
that running guy