Hungary For A Run? A review of the Budapest Marathon.

Budapest is the perfect destination for a running trip. I recommend it wholeheartedly. As the spa capital, there are well over 100 thermal springs beneath the city that supply the famous baths. After the run, your recovery plan can include resting in the thermal pools of a unique 16th and 17th century Turkish baths or the neo-baroque Szechenyi bath.

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A “Craic” on the World’s Friendliest Marathon - My Review of the 2019 KBC Dublin Marathon.

A “Craic” on the World’s Friendliest Marathon - My Review of the 2019 KBC Dublin Marathon.

The Dublin Marathon is known as the world’s friendliest marathon and I would have to agree. Crowds lined the length of the 26.2-mile course, cheering the runners on and providing much-needed support. Along the route colorful signs and smiling faces gave much needed encouragement. They came with treats, called out to runners by name and ran over to assist anyone who looked like they needed help.

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No Chicken Feat but Lickin’ My Fingers Good (Part I).

No Chicken Feat but Lickin’ My Fingers Good (Part I).

While the recipe for KFC may be the same, the taste tends to vary from country to country. For this reason, KFC aficionados frequently debate on the subject of what country has the best tasting KFC. From where I sit, the KFC taste debate has been particularly intense between the Jamaica KFC and the Trinidad & Tobago KFC delegations and/or their supporters. Both constituencies believe they have the best tasting KFC worldwide. 

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Me Run Tings, Tings No Run Me! My Review of The Kingston City Marathon

Me Run Tings, Tings No Run Me!  My Review of The Kingston City Marathon

Know that this marathon is not like the regular marathons. It is tough. It is challenging. It is the toughest marathon I have completed so far. I am not even sure they should be allowed to just call it a “marathon.” Something like  “endurance marathon”  better describes the experience, mentally and physically. Plus that high you get when you actually finish…unmatched! The only thing missing with a copy of red stripe to celebrate.

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