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| International Marathon (Read 143 times) |
casualrunner |
posted: 8/27/2008 at 4:36 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. |
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SeaMeg |
posted: 8/27/2008 at 4:48 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! |
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| view log Jazz, happy dog |
posted: 8/27/2008 at 1:55 PM |
| I'm looking at the Monaco Marathon.. Looks really cool. |
| Just 'cause you can, doesn't mean you should
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Guy running in pink |
posted: 8/27/2008 at 4:52 PM |
I've done the Big Sur International Marathon a few times.
And the Big Island International Marathon. 
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! |
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posted: 8/28/2008 at 9:56 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. |
| 24hrs 100miles £10,000 |
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