Comments on: run away: destination marathons http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/run-away-destination-marathons/ Read about yoga and running, inspirational goal setting, meditation, healthy snacks, travel stories, playlists and an overwhelming love of life. Fri, 17 May 2013 21:34:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Heather http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/run-away-destination-marathons/comment-page-1/#comment-25051 Heather Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:39:59 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=20926#comment-25051 I ran the original marathon course in Athens, Greece last year - 2,500th anniversary! We're heading up to the Poconos to run the Run for the Red Marathon & Half in May (best small town race EVER) and then the San Antonio Rock n Roll in November. We'll be decked out in our favorite Lululemon gear! I ran the original marathon course in Athens, Greece last year – 2,500th anniversary! We’re heading up to the Poconos to run the Run for the Red Marathon & Half in May (best small town race EVER) and then the San Antonio Rock n Roll in November. We’ll be decked out in our favorite Lululemon gear!

]]> By: Alicia http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/run-away-destination-marathons/comment-page-1/#comment-23300 Alicia Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:43:07 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=20926#comment-23300 I'm planning to run the BMO Okanagan 1/2 in October, so my training will start in June! I’m planning to run the BMO Okanagan 1/2 in October, so my training will start in June!

]]> By: Brian Groot http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/run-away-destination-marathons/comment-page-1/#comment-21785 Brian Groot Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:45:12 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=20926#comment-21785 I've done several races abroad and many more close to home and every marathon offers its own unique feel and experience. For fun in the sun, I highly recommend Rio de Janeiro, as well as Miami. I've heard great things about the Gold Coast Marathon in Australia. To run the course that legends have run, you can't beat the feel of giving it your all in Boston. If you are looking for a fast qualifier, Amsterdam was one of the flattest routes I've ever run 42.2k on, and closer to home, Road 2 Hope in Hamilton has the fastest percentage of finishers with BQ times of any race, and the size of the field is growing a lot each year. For a fun time, you can't beat the Disney Marathon, or maybe even try the Goofy Challenge by running the Half the day before the full. If challenges are what you are looking for, why not sign up for the Great Wall Marathon in China? It's not the cheapest race I've ever done, but the experience was like nothing else. If you are in Australia, and want to see the ACT, the Canberra Marathon would give you a complete tour of the best of the capital. They even have a 50k option if you are feeling courageous. I under-estimated how much can change in those last 7.8k. For the best big races in Canada, I can only speak great things of the Waterfront Marathon in Toronto, having finished it 6 times in a row now. Ottawa is also a big city favourite of mine. If you like smaller races better, check out the Prince Edward Country Marathon in Picton, Ottawa Fall Colours Race, or the Waterloo Marathon through Amish Country. Niagara Falls is a cool destination race too, because you get to hang out in Buffalo in an fancy fine art museum before the start of the race, which takes you across the Peace Bridge before heading down the shore towards the Falls. I'm sure there's some I forgot, but those are the highlights from me! Some races I look forward to doing in the future are the Antarctic Marathon, Comrades in South Africa, London Marathon and maybe Chicago and Berlin. I’ve done several races abroad and many more close to home and every marathon offers its own unique feel and experience.
For fun in the sun, I highly recommend Rio de Janeiro, as well as Miami. I’ve heard great things about the Gold Coast Marathon in Australia.
To run the course that legends have run, you can’t beat the feel of giving it your all in Boston. If you are looking for a fast qualifier, Amsterdam was one of the flattest routes I’ve ever run 42.2k on, and closer to home, Road 2 Hope in Hamilton has the fastest percentage of finishers with BQ times of any race, and the size of the field is growing a lot each year.
For a fun time, you can’t beat the Disney Marathon, or maybe even try the Goofy Challenge by running the Half the day before the full.
If challenges are what you are looking for, why not sign up for the Great Wall Marathon in China? It’s not the cheapest race I’ve ever done, but the experience was like nothing else.
If you are in Australia, and want to see the ACT, the Canberra Marathon would give you a complete tour of the best of the capital. They even have a 50k option if you are feeling courageous. I under-estimated how much can change in those last 7.8k.
For the best big races in Canada, I can only speak great things of the Waterfront Marathon in Toronto, having finished it 6 times in a row now. Ottawa is also a big city favourite of mine. If you like smaller races better, check out the Prince Edward Country Marathon in Picton, Ottawa Fall Colours Race, or the Waterloo Marathon through Amish Country.
Niagara Falls is a cool destination race too, because you get to hang out in Buffalo in an fancy fine art museum before the start of the race, which takes you across the Peace Bridge before heading down the shore towards the Falls.
I’m sure there’s some I forgot, but those are the highlights from me!
Some races I look forward to doing in the future are the Antarctic Marathon, Comrades in South Africa, London Marathon and maybe Chicago and Berlin.

]]> By: Teena http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/run-away-destination-marathons/comment-page-1/#comment-20953 Teena Sun, 30 Jan 2011 18:31:39 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=20926#comment-20953 I ran the NYC marathon this past November and was so thrilled to get cheered on by Lululemon employees! They recognized my outfit :) Great suggestions for marathons to run - I'm ready to tackle some new ones. I ran the NYC marathon this past November and was so thrilled to get cheered on by Lululemon employees! They recognized my outfit :) Great suggestions for marathons to run – I’m ready to tackle some new ones.

]]> By: Kimberly Shah http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/run-away-destination-marathons/comment-page-1/#comment-20661 Kimberly Shah Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:40:51 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=20926#comment-20661 I travel the world racing in marathons and triathlons. There is no greater way to see the world! Right now I am in Miami training for 5 days and running the ING Miami Half Marathon (beautiful race). I see you have the Paris Marathon on your list; while yes, it is a fabulous race (did it last year), and the Wineglass Marathon...get the two for one deal by running the Marathon du Meduc. It is the BEST wine tasting marathon in the world! 26.2 miles through the Bordeaux Region of France. -kimberly shah lulu ambassador at 900 North Michigan Ave, Chicago I travel the world racing in marathons and triathlons. There is no greater way to see the world! Right now I am in Miami training for 5 days and running the ING Miami Half Marathon (beautiful race).
I see you have the Paris Marathon on your list; while yes, it is a fabulous race (did it last year), and the Wineglass Marathon…get the two for one deal by running the Marathon du Meduc. It is the BEST wine tasting marathon in the world! 26.2 miles through the Bordeaux Region of France.
-kimberly shah
lulu ambassador at 900 North Michigan Ave, Chicago

]]> By: Natalie http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/run-away-destination-marathons/comment-page-1/#comment-20638 Natalie Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:10:00 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=20926#comment-20638 This one should be fun! It's new, and off-road. http://manitobatrailmarathon.com/ This one should be fun! It’s new, and off-road. http://manitobatrailmarathon.com/

]]> By: Mel http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/run-away-destination-marathons/comment-page-1/#comment-20437 Mel Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:22:31 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=20926#comment-20437 How about Bermuda marathon in January 2012 (it has just passed for this year!) or even better the triangle challange which consists of a mile on Friday night, 10k on Saturday and 1/2 or full marathon on Sunday! http://www.bermudaraceweekend.com/ Wish we could get a lulu store in Bermuda but LOVE the international shipping and almost every runner and yogi on this island owns lulu! How about Bermuda marathon in January 2012 (it has just passed for this year!) or even better the triangle challange which consists of a mile on Friday night, 10k on Saturday and 1/2 or full marathon on Sunday! http://www.bermudaraceweekend.com/
Wish we could get a lulu store in Bermuda but LOVE the international shipping and almost every runner and yogi on this island owns lulu!

]]> By: Elissa Joy http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/run-away-destination-marathons/comment-page-1/#comment-20418 Elissa Joy Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:35:16 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=20926#comment-20418 WOW Sarah! Sounds like you should write a book. :) That race is Tuscany is almost enough to motivate me to run 40K. <em>Almost</em>. Thanks for sharing the list! Good luck with your races this year. WOW Sarah! Sounds like you should write a book. :) That race is Tuscany is almost enough to motivate me to run 40K. Almost. Thanks for sharing the list! Good luck with your races this year.

]]> By: Elissa Joy http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/run-away-destination-marathons/comment-page-1/#comment-20419 Elissa Joy Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:28:35 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=20926#comment-20419 How did I miss the Aussie runs!? (I am married to an Australian. Shame shame.) Tash, thanks for your suggestions. I hope you make it to NYC this year. I'm going to touch base with our stores down under and find out which ones they're planning on participating in too. :) Thanks to all you beautiful people out there! I'm glad you're enjoying this post. How did I miss the Aussie runs!? (I am married to an Australian. Shame shame.) Tash, thanks for your suggestions. I hope you make it to NYC this year.
I’m going to touch base with our stores down under and find out which ones they’re planning on participating in too. :) Thanks to all you beautiful people out there! I’m glad you’re enjoying this post.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/run-away-destination-marathons/comment-page-1/#comment-20401 Sarah Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:24:16 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=20926#comment-20401 Great list! Last year, on a round-the-world trip, I ran some great marathons: Buenos Aires, Salomon K42 Adventure Trail Marathon in Patagonia, and an obscure 40K almost marathon in Tuscany. This year, not so lucky in terms of travel, but I'm aiming for Lithia Loop trail marathon in Oregon and/or a marathon in Minnesota such as Grandma's. I publish a travel-oriented running site called The Runner's Trip to keep myself motivated to plan destination-oriented running, with the belief that travel makes me a better runner and running makes a better trip. I'll share your list with others :-). Great list! Last year, on a round-the-world trip, I ran some great marathons: Buenos Aires, Salomon K42 Adventure Trail Marathon in Patagonia, and an obscure 40K almost marathon in Tuscany. This year, not so lucky in terms of travel, but I’m aiming for Lithia Loop trail marathon in Oregon and/or a marathon in Minnesota such as Grandma’s. I publish a travel-oriented running site called The Runner’s Trip to keep myself motivated to plan destination-oriented running, with the belief that travel makes me a better runner and running makes a better trip. I’ll share your list with others :-) .

]]> By: erin m. {{well in l.a.}} http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/run-away-destination-marathons/comment-page-1/#comment-20385 erin m. {{well in l.a.}} Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:26:16 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=20926#comment-20385 Great post on where to look for races! The online running community is so supportive and the resources available have vastly improved. Thank you for offering running clubs at most of your stores and being a part of helping people achieve their goals! Great post on where to look for races! The online running community is so supportive and the resources available have vastly improved. Thank you for offering running clubs at most of your stores and being a part of helping people achieve their goals!

]]> By: caity http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/run-away-destination-marathons/comment-page-1/#comment-20377 caity Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:29:54 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=20926#comment-20377 I can only imagine my excitement when I see the lulu cheer station at the Ottawa Marathon in May!! I can only imagine my excitement when I see the lulu cheer station at the Ottawa Marathon in May!!

]]> By: Tash http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/run-away-destination-marathons/comment-page-1/#comment-20365 Tash Tue, 25 Jan 2011 04:15:35 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=20926#comment-20365 Yup, where are the Australian runs?? We LOVE your gear down under!! I'm doing a 1/2 Marathon in Sydney in May, then Gold Coast Marathon in July (Queensland, AUS), then Sydney and Melbourne 1/2 marathons in Sept and Oct respectfully and then hopefully a trip across the ocean to NYC for the marathon in November! BIG YEAR and hoping to wear Lululemon with pride :) Yup, where are the Australian runs?? We LOVE your gear down under!!

I’m doing a 1/2 Marathon in Sydney in May, then
Gold Coast Marathon in July (Queensland, AUS), then Sydney and Melbourne 1/2 marathons in Sept and Oct respectfully and then hopefully a trip across the ocean to NYC for the marathon in November!

BIG YEAR and hoping to wear Lululemon with pride :)

]]> By: Christine http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/run-away-destination-marathons/comment-page-1/#comment-20360 Christine Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:41:08 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=20926#comment-20360 Do you have a list of some of the best half marathons? Do you have a list of some of the best half marathons?

]]> By: sculley http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/run-away-destination-marathons/comment-page-1/#comment-20341 sculley Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:02:51 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=20926#comment-20341 What about Australia? Given your emerging business presence I would have thought their running festivals should be on your list! What about Australia? Given your emerging business presence I would have thought their running festivals should be on your list!

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