The first Reggae Marathon beach run!

December 1, 2011.

7 am.

This is the view I'll be facing for my first run on the beach in Negril just ahead of the Reggae Marathon Dec 3.

We're staying at Rondel Village this year.  We've never stayed there before but are looking forward to it. It's a small boutique hotel directly on the Negril beach about 1 1/2 miles from the start of Reggae Marathon.  That will make for a nice warm up walk early Saturday morning before the 5:15 am start.

The big decision for this first run is barefoot or shoes?  On one hand I have been running in minimalist shoes from Puma (Puma Faas 500's) and have made the transition successfully to forefoot running so a barefoot run on the sand would be fun.  On the other hand, I don't want to risk an injury 2 days before the Reggae Marathon.  I'll let you know after.

Until next time...
ThatRunninGuy

"Morales rumbled 39 yards for a touchdown"

Holden, the youngest in the family isn't one of the long distance runners in the family.  But he is not to be beat over 40 yards with his explosive power, acceleration and speed.  This past Saturday I caught the Acadia Axemen game streamed live from Antigonish, Nova Scotia.  I was the 'super proud' Dad cheering at the computer while watching the game.  Here are some pictures of Holden in action:

Breaking a tackle...check out his left foot shoe!

Touchdown!

Oh, and there was some defense as well.

Holden, only 9,990 meters to go to make it through a 10K with me.

Until next time...

ThatRunninGuy

11th Reggae Marathon set for Dec 3

Still one of the world's best. And for good reason:

1. Reggae Marathon is super well organized and starts right on time at 5:15 am

2. Aid stations at every mile.

3. Reggae Music at every aid station.

4. Water and hydration available at every aid station in unique plastic pouches

5. Fresh cut coconuts, cold Red Stripe beer and a swim in the warm Caribbean at the end.

Do I need to say more? Actually, don't just take my word for it. Check out this link for the word from the Jamaica Observer about Reggae Marathon:11th Reggae Marathon set for Dec 3

Until next time...

ThatRunninGuy

(Note:  Photo is of the Registration Area at the Couples Swept Away Sporting Complex...also site of the Reggae Pasta Party Friday night before the race.  Courtesy of Errol Anderson Photography)

100% chance of perspiration

This is our motto for Reggae Marathon 2011 Dec 3 in Negril, Jamaica.  First the 5:15 am start, then the coconut water and Red Stripe at the finish.  Thanks to my very good friend Tim Tobias for designing poster. It nails it!

Until next time...
ThatRunninGuy