Archive for August, 2008

August 30 - 31 - Where can you run this week-end ?

August 27th, 2008 Comments(0)

12 marathons will be organized during next week-end in 7 different countries.

Australia

Austria

Czech Republic

Denmark

Germany

Switzerland

United States of America

9 questions to discover a marathon : Edge to Edge Marathon

August 24th, 2008 Comments(0)

One of the first interviews I wrote on this blog was with Sandi Heal for the Royal Victoria Marathon.

We’re comming back on the Vancouver Island in British Colombia - Canada to learn a little more about the Edge to Edge Marathon. Danielle Stothers kindly accepted to answer my questions.

Danielle is working for the Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce as the Special Events Coordinator focusing primarily on the Edge to Edge Marathon. She arrived in Ucluelet 3 years ago, coming from Ontario and fell in love with the scenery and local charm of the area. She is also passionate about the outdoors, fitness and community.

Danielle and a marathon finisher

Hello, on June 14th 2009, you’ll be organizing the Edge to Edge Marathon. Can you tell us where it is located?
The Edge to Edge Marathon is located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, BC.

The marathon starts in the small town of Tofino and ends in the small town of Ucluelet. A perfect 42.2 km apart from each other through the beautiful Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

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August 23 - 24 - Where can you run this week-end ?

August 21st, 2008 Comments(0)

16 marathons will be organized during next week-end in 11 different countries.

Australia

Canada

Denmark

Germany

Iceland

Irland

New Caledonia

New Zeland

Switzerland

United States of America

Zimbabwe

9 questions to discover a marathon : Terrapin Mountain Marathon

August 17th, 2008 Comments(0)

Clark Zealand will be our guide this week to present the Terrapin Mountain Marathon. And when talking about endurance running, Clark is an expert. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada and is an Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. He also has the fifth fastest time in Canadian ultra-marathon history for a 100 mile trail race in 15:03.

Clark Zealand

Hello, on March 29th, you’ll be organizing the Terrapin Mountain Marathon. Can you tell us where it is located?
The race is held in Sedalia, Virginia USA about 15 minutes from Bedford, Virginia.
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August 16 - 17 - Where can you run this week-end ?

August 14th, 2008 Comments(0)

14 marathons will be organized during next week-end in 7 different countries.

Australia

Austria

Canada

Denmark

Finland

Norway

United States of America

9 questions to discover a marathon : IMS Arizona Marathon

August 10th, 2008 Comments(1)

Winter seems to be a good time season to run a marathon in Arizona. I recently receved a mail from Debra Undhjem informing me that next year, a new marathon would be organized in Arizona. Debra, the race director of the new IMS Arizona Marathon, answered my usual 9 questions to present her new race.

Azizona Estrella mountain park

Photo by courtesy of j.arsenault

Hello, on February 15th, you’ll be organizing the first edition of the first IMS Arizona Marathon. Can you tell us where it is located?
The IMS Arizona Marathon (IMS stands for Integrated Medical Services) is held in Arizona. It will run through 4 west valley cities  (ie. cities just to the West of Phoenix, AZ). The Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is approximately 15 minutes away.

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August 9 - 10 - Where can you run this week-end ?

August 07th, 2008 Comments(0)

11 marathons will be organized during next week-end in 8 different countries.

Austria

Canada

Germany

Greenland

Norway

Panama

Sweden

United States of America

9 questions to discover a marathon : International Marathon of Ouarzazate

August 07th, 2008 Comments(0)

About 12 month ago, I wrote a post (Run in the foot steps of Lawrence of Arabia) in this blog about a new marathon that had been created in Morroco . This year, thanks to Brahim Erragragui, founder of the race, we will have a clearer view of the marathon.

Ouarzazate 1

1) Hello, on March 22nd 2009 you’ll be organizing the International Marathon of Ouarzazate. Can you tell us where it is located?
The city of Ouarzazate is a striking mix of oasis, kasbah and flowery valleys.
It is located on a vast desert plateau that draws tourists from many different countries. Under the shades of the palm trees, lies Ouarzazate, leaving behind her a tremendous rocky desert swept up by all the winds from Sahara.

Several film studios are located here, giving to Ouarzazate the nickname of African Hollywood city ….
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August 2 - 3 - Where can you run this week-end ?

August 02nd, 2008 Comments(0)

14 marathons will be organized during next week-end in 9 different countries.

Australia

Canada

France

Germany

Luxembourg

Norway

Russia

Thailand

United States of America

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