Marathon & Lifestyle Travel Specialists – Great Hakka, Istanbul, Penang, Antarctic Ice and Queenstown are coming up..

November is one of the busiest months on the marathon calendar – Auckland, French Riviera, Athens having been run in recent weekends and Great Hakka, Istanbul, Penang, Antarctic Ice and Queenstown are coming up..

The AIMS Best Marathon Runner Awards for 2014 were presented to Dennis Kimetto and Florence Kiplagat at the AIMS Gala Dinner in Athens last Friday. Read the details on our Gourmet Runner blog.

There have also been some highs and lows in the world of distance running over the past few weeks, which are a reminder that the world of running is no different to the rest of the world and we suffer tremendous highs as well as tremendous lows that have a broad reaching impact.

We were deeply saddened to hear that the sporting world had lost a great with the recent death of Jackie Fairweather and we pay a final tribute to a woman who was a friend to many and an inspiration to all who were lucky enough to have her in their lives.

And remember…. when you think of travelling to an event, think about travelling with the marathon and lifestyle travel experts.

Fran Seton & Dave Cundy
RunFun Travel | runfuntravel.com

Going, going…. Great Wall and Paris
A final call to runners to take advantage of our current offers while the bargains last!
Great Wall Marathon bookings received before 1 December can take advantage of the early bird special with a $50 discount for all bookings.

Our Paris Marathon entries have sold out but we have managed to secure additional limited guaranteed entries. If you'd like to join us in Paris you will travel with the travel company run by people who have more experience organising. running and travelling to marathons than anyone else.

 

Contact us now for further details of these two events while the bargains last.
Paris Marathon 12 April 2015
Great Wall Marathon 16 May 2015

Let Pat Carroll Help you Achieve Your Running Goals
Pat Carroll was one of Australia's top distance runners during the 80's and 90's. Pat is the Australian All Comers record holder for the Half Marathon (61.11) which has now stood for 20 years.

Pat retired from competitive running in 2001 and now channels his energy into helping runners achieve their goals via online coaching. Pat caters for all levels: Sub 3hrs for a Marathon – Sub 2hrs for a Half Marathon or to be able to run continuously for 5km. Pat will set you a personalised training program and you will have the opportunity to converse with Pat via email throughout your campaign.

Dennis Kimetto and Florence Kiplagat – Best Marathon Runners for 2014
Dennis Kimetto and Florence Kiplagat were awarded the AIMS Best Marathon Runner at the Award Gala in Athens last Friday night.
Dennis won the 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon (2:03:45) and followed up with a World Record of 2:02:57 at the recent Berlin Marathon.
Florence set a new World Record for the Women's Half Marathon of 1:05:12 in the Barcelona Half Marathon (Feb 2014) and finished second in the London Marathon in a time of 2:20:24 in April 2014

Full details of the AIMS Best Marathon Runner Award for 2014 are on our Gourmet Runner blog. AIMS Best Marathon Runner Award

Farewell to a Sporting Legend

Jackie Fairweather on her way to winning the Canberra Marathon & 50km in 2008. Image courtesy Marathon-Photos.com

The athletic's world lost one of it's greats last week with the passing of Jackie Fairweather. Jackie was the triathlon World Champion before taking up marathon running and winning a marathon bronze medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

 

On a personal note, Jackie was our Race Patron for the Canberra Kids Marathon and an Ambassador for our national Kids Marathon Series. Jackie had an infectious enthusiasm and you could not be around her without being embraced by her tremendous energy, passion for running and commitment to the sport.

Jackie also won the Canberra Marathon and 50km in 2008, running a World W40 Record in the 50km, her time of 3:19:12 being the fastest time in the world in 2008.

We extend our deepest sympathies to Jackie's family and friends. Vale Jackie.

 

Upcoming Events

GREAT HAKKA MARATHON 15 NOV 14
ISTANBUL MARATHON 16 NOV 14
PENANG BRIDGE MARATHON 16 NOV 14
ANTARCTIC ICE MARATHON AND 100K 18 NOV 14
QUEENSTOWN INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 22 NOV 14
HONOLULU MARATHON 14 DEC 14
YANGON INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 11 JAN 2015
SAHARA MARATHON 24 FEB 2015

Run well, travel well, live well!

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