With less than eight months to go, you should start looking into your lodging options for the Reggae Marathon. In Negril, you will have several options to choose from. You have all-inclusive hotels, hotels on the beach, hotels on the cliffs and Airbnb’s. The all-inclusive hotels are located on Seven Mile Beach. At an all-inclusive, you get everything that you might need for your trip- food, entertainment, and drinks all included with your stay. If you don’t want to have to worry about going off the property to eat, this might be the option for you. There are some hotels that are for adults/cou ..read more

Are you going away for spring break to see a new country and explore new territory or are you going to go back home and visit family and friends. If you are training for a race, then your training does not stop even if you are on vacation. Here are a few tips to remember if you are traveling and training at the same time. It’s important to know what the weather will be like where you will be vacationing. If you are going to a tropical destination (like Jamaica) make sure you have the appropriate clothing for the climate you will be in. Get an idea of the terrain. Are you going to be in the mo ..read more

I’ll admit it, when I first started running, my breathing was all over the place. (My pace was too, but that’s a whole other blog.) When I ran the San Francisco half marathon with my friend Adam, he reminded me to breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth. It’s easy to breathe like that when you have someone there to remind you of every few minutes. But for those times that you don’t have someone by your side, learning how to breathe properly and efficiently it takes some practice. Remember, it’s most important to make sure that you are getting enough oxygen while you are running ..read more

For many who live in the United States, it’s almost spring time. With that comes warmer weather and longer days of sunshine. It makes those days when you have to go out for a run a lot easier when you don’t have to wear multiple layers of clothing. So what are the benefits of spring training? You can build up your base for fall marathons. Getting out for four to five runs a week and for about 20 miles, you will be in good shape when you start training for your marathons. And as you get closer to reaching your marathon training, you not only increase your mileage, but you’ll also want to increa ..read more

I have shared my running journey in various aspects in the Reggae Marathon blogs over the last few years. And at the Reggae Marathon, we like to recognize and highlight the runners who come to Negril every year. So, if you have come to the Reggae Marathon and have a special story to share, we want to hear it. Are you a Reggae Marathon streaker? Did you meet someone while at the Reggae Marathon who you keep in regular contact with and consider a close friend? Did you come to Negril to vacation not knowing there was a Reggae Marathon and decide to run the marathon? And if it was the last one, ho ..read more

If you’ve been running for a while, chances are you’ve been injured. If you’re smart, you’ll pay attention to those little aches and pains It’s always best to get them checked out by a medical professional before they become a bigger problem leading into a longer recovery time. No runner likes to get injured and take time away from running. But if you feel that foot pain, go see a podiatrist. If your back starts to bother you, go see an orthopedic surgeon. See that specialist and go to physical therapy so you can be back on the roads and trails in no time.  Best to nip it in the bud! For ..read more

The Reggae Marathon is known for known for the runners who come from all over the world to race in Negril. In the past, runners from England, Costa Rica, and Japan have come to Negril and won a race at the Reggae Marathon. And many of our young runners from high schools in Jamaica have come to race the 10k and won! Look around and you will also see runner representing their country by carrying their flag or wearing the colors of their country’s flag as their running kit. Reggae Marathon 2018 When you come to Negril for the Reggae Marathon, also keep an ear out for the different languages tha ..read more

Given that last year’s Reggae Marathon was memorable because, for many,  it was the first time many new runners made their way to Negril and finish on beach with a coconut and a Red Stripe. When I think back to the race last year, I remember meeting new people. And I will say this every year, as much as I love the coconut, I think I love meeting new people even more. I will talk to people before the start of the race, I will talk to people along the course and then at the finish line party. And sometimes, I will go up and speak with people a day or two after the race whether it’s on the b ..read more

We all love a nice marathon medal perhaps with some bling on it or maybe it spins or doubles a bottle opener. For many, we can’t wait til the race reveals what the medal looks like. And of course, it’s customary, if not necessary to take a post-race photo with your race medal. For some, we take a video receiving the medal from a race volunteer for others, we want the photo by the step and repeat or another iconic marathon image. For those that run the Reggae Marathon, it’s inevitable that many will take their race photo with the ocean in the background. And why not, it’s not likely that you wi ..read more

When training for long distances, the 80/20 method is a good rule to use. 80% of your runs should be run at an easy effort with the remaining 20% should consist of harder running. Easy running should be done at a conversational pace. You shouldn’t be stressing yourself too much during these runs. These runs are you aerobic runs. 2023 Reggae Marathon The other 20% of your runs, the harder runs,  are your anaerobic runs. You will feel tired during these runs and often times out of breath, especially at the end. This should simulate how feel at the end of a race when you have to kick it up ..read more