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I recently saw someone ask on Facebook about how to run the Marathon Majors when you’re not fast/an elite, s0 if these races are on your wish list, here’s how you can get to the start line…Read More
Once they have ticked Antarctica off, the group will continue their quest to run a marathon on each of the seven continents and join their good mate Steele in the Seven Continents Club - one of world athletics' most challenging achievements.Read More
Here is pretty much all you need to know about Queenstown, New Zealand. I wanted to buy a bicycling jersey for my husband, Larry, in Queenstown, during my trip there in November to run the Queenstown Marathon. I stopped off at the Tourist Bureau to ask where a bike shop was. Read More
For someone who has run seven marathons in seven continents, Mindy Montano is obviously not limited by her imagination. So when the United States and Cuba reopened relations in 2015, a little light bulb went off in her head.Read More
The Abbott World Marathon Majors are gaining popularity and because of that, entry into these races can be challenging. As you might know, the World Marathon Majors is a series consisting of six of the largest and most renowned marathons in the world: Tokyo Marathon, Boston Marathon, Virgin Money London Marathon, BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Bank of America Chicago Marathon and TCS New York City Marathon. Read More
It’s a legendary course that stretches for 26.2 miles through beautiful suburban streets and right into the heart of downtown Boston. It’s on many a bucket list and its uphills and downhills have broken many a runner.Read More
The historic race, commemorating Phidippides' dash to announce the Greek victory over the Persian army in 490BC, will be the 57-year-old's 100th marathon since he set out on his first 42.2 kilometre event at Hamilton, almost 30 years ago.Read More
I’m on a mission to step foot on all 7 continents, so as I daydream about my cruise to Antarctica, below are 7 wonderful wanderlust reasons to spark your travel dreams and motivate you to start planning your next trip!Read More
The Abbott World Marathon Majors were established in 2006. They originally included the Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City marathons. Runners who have completed each of these races since 2006 are called five star finishers. In 2013, the Tokyo Marathon was added to the cities. Runners who have completed all six majors are called six star finishers. Five star finishers and six star finishers are both listed on the Abbott World Marathon Majors website.Read More
After crossing the finish line of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon last Sunday, October 9, Sandwich resident Stephanie Thompson has completed marathons in all 50 states. Her next goal: to run marathons on each of the seven continents.Read More
