RunningAHEAD - Topic: International Marathon

casualrunner

posted: 8/27/2008 at 12:36 AM

Has anyone ever done an international marathon before? I'm going back to school next fall and I have a long trip to Europe planned for next summer. I'd like to run one before going back to school and I know I won't want to run while on vacation. I'd be peaking right around the time I visit Europe so I'm thinking about trying to find one.

SeaMeg

posted: 8/27/2008 at 12:48 AM

I ran the Paris Marathon in April -- my first marathon. It was a lot of fun and of course a fantastic city. What it lacked in organization (like, port o potties, better planned fuel stops) it more than made up for in atmosphere. The drum line at Bastille Place alone was worth the run! I arrived a week before the run so I'd have plenty of time to get over jet lag before the race. And planned a trip to the next town the day after so I could recover on the train. Good luck!

perfesserr

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posted: 8/27/2008 at 9:55 AM

I'm looking at the Monaco Marathon.. Looks really cool.

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xor

posted: 8/27/2008 at 12:52 PM

I've done the Big Sur International Marathon a few times. And the Big Island International Marathon. Smile

There are tons in Europe. It's a good idea. If you are looking for tips, 1) cobblestones suck, 2) it's semi-hilarious (if you are in the right mood) noticing how many people smoke before/after the race, and 3) in some races, you get water in these little baggie things instead of cups. Other than that, good luck!

Purdey

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posted: 8/28/2008 at 5:56 AM

Sorry. Not done any International Marathons (I presume that by this you mean "Marathon outside the USA"). Most major marathons will have at least a few international runners.

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