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Marathon & Lifestyle Travel Specialists    
You know you live in one of the best place in the world when you go for breakfast and there's a seal frolicking in the surf just beyond the break. No word of lie… that's what greeted us last Saturday. These cute little critters seem to be turning up in all sorts of places these days… must have been the wet weather!  

The Athens Marathon has entered a new era, proudly retaining the history of the first marathon while moving into the future. We will once again be going to the Athens Marathon and this time we'd like to take you with us! More below.

The marathon season is starting to kick in up the northern hemisphere way…. Rome, Brighton, London, Paris, Big Sur and Prague to name but a few. And the northern most of the northern hemisphere, the North Pole!
There's plenty of running happening over the next few months and there's still a chance to do a last minute entry (to some of them).   

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

Athens Marathon. The Authentic

A new era has been launched for the Athens Marathon with a re-branding to become The Authentic.

This new name highlights the only marathon that starts in Marthonas and finishes in Athens. A new name, a new look and feel but still remaining the original marathon on all marathon runners' bucket list!

As a travel partner of the Athens Marathon, RunFun Travel has a put together a  trip to Athens to celebrate the event the marathon has become. We have a choice of accommodation available and all your needs will be fully catered for.

For those that want to really experience the marathon we will be shortly announcing our fully hosted tour, the first of it's kind where you'll get to travel with people who have been involved in marathons for decades. We will travel together, experience the history of Greece, enjoy outstanding food, have group discussions and come together in Athens for the marathon weekend. On this trip you'll learn all about marathons…. training, health and nutrition, and our experience working with marathons around the world for over 30 years.

This will be a trip to remember and will be offered as a small group tour .Be quick, places will sell out quickly… register your interest here and we will keep you updated.

Contact us now for further information regarding your travel and entry. 

    Athens Marathon   9 Nov 2014

Sunshine Coast Marathon – Super Early Bird Entries Now Open

Super Early Bird Entries area now open for the 2014 Sunshine Coast Marathon but this super special only lasts until 12 March…. so be quick!

The marathon is on a flat, scenic, coastal route starting from Alexandra Headland. There is an event for everyone with a Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and 2km being held in conjunction with the marathon.

RunFun Travel can assist with your travel and accommodation plans for the Sunshine Coast Marathon, where you can also take advantage of the beaches, the lush hinterland, award winning restaurants, shopping and tourist attractions.   

Details available on our website or contact us now for further information.

Sunshine Coast Marathon 31 August 2014

French Riviera….. sigh

French Riviera…. it just about says it all without adding anything further.

Sun (300 days a year), beaches (115km of coastline), breathtaking scenery, outstanding food and wine ensure this is a destination with much to offer. It is certainly no surprise that the French Riviera Marathon (now the second biggest in France) attracts runners from around the world.

RunFun Travel has a French Riviera Marathon Weekend that you won't want to miss, with accommodation on the legendary Promenade de Anglais and guaranteed entry to the marathon. We also have a host of ideas for those wishing to extend their stay in this enticing part of the world.

French Riviera Marathon  9 Nov 2014

Martin Dent – How's this for Inspiration!

We were in Orange the weekend before last for the Orange Running Festival and watched as Marty Dent blitzed the field in the 10k. Marty's career is well worth a closer look at and his commitment to achieving his goals makes for inspirational reading.

We go a long way back with Marty. When he first started Uni in Canberra, Dave used to regularly give Marty a lift to and from Uni on a weekend. Yep, Marty is a local lad, growing up on the Central Coast of NSW. We always knew he would succeed…. we could see that this quiet young man had something exceptional about him and that he would go about things his way.

Marty was a stellar runner while at school, breaking the U16 2000m steeplechase record and winning the National Schools 1500m in 1995. From there he moved up to the marathon and we were excited when Marty won the Canberra Marathon, in 2:15:12, as one of the aims of the event was as a stepping stone for local runners to move to the international stage.  And move the international stage he did!

Since that breakthrough win, Marty has gone on to achieve the "triple crown" representing Australia at the Commonwealth Games (Delhi 2010), Olympics (London 2012) and the World Championships (Moscow 2013). Marty also adds the City to Surf to his list of achievements with an impressive win in 2008, becoming the first Australian in 11 years to take the title.

In hot and difficult conditions in Moscow last year, we cheered Marty from the sidelines as he chewed through the field in the second half of the marathon to improve his position from 42nd at half way to 23rd (2:17:11) at the finish and thus confirming his selection for the 2014 Commonwealth Games Marathon in Glasgow this coming July.

While it's no secret that elite athletes have to commit 100% and then some, Marty has accomplished all this while working, being a husband to Kathie and a father to four young children. A true credit to his commitment, ability and character. 

So next time you're wondering if you can get out of bed, or find the time in your busy schedule to go for a run, think of Marty…. if he can find the time, it shouldn't be a problem for the rest of us!

We wish Marty well for his run in Glasgow.