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Amsterdam Marathon on its way to record number of participants - Have you noted Sunday, October 16 in your calendar ©Amsterdam Marathon organization

Amsterdam Marathon on its way to record number of participants – Have you noted Sunday, October 16 in your calendar

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Are you on track for the biggest marathon in the Netherlands?

$\"\"$ Have you noted Sunday, October 16 in your calendar? That's when the Netherlands' largest marathon takes place. Thousands of runners will finish in the Olympic Stadium after running 42, 21 or 8 incredible kilometres in and around Amsterdam. Will you be there too?

You still have two and a half months to prepare yourself in a good and healthy manner. A full marathon, and even a half-marathon, demands much of your physical stamina. It is therefore important to prepare your body for it. Whether you're an experienced runner or this is your debut, it doesn't matter. Give your fitness a boost!

Here are some tips to make your participation in the Amsterdam Marathon as pleasant as possible:
– practice drinking during your training sessions;
– take enough rest after an intense workout, to help your muscles recover;
– train under professional supervision. This will help you achieve your goal;
– have a medical check-up;
– wear functional sportswear;
– run a preparatory run to get used to the crowds.

For more handy tips see www.sportzorg.nl.

Amsterdam Marathon on its way to record number of participants

$\"\"$ Runners from around the world are also entering in the summer months. We have already achieved our first record. We have never had entries from so many nationalities: at this moment 74. Once again it seems like the Amsterdam Marathon is on its way to a record number of participants. What is remarkable is the spectacular growth in the classic distance, the marathon. Last year, 10,000 individuals entered in this section. This year 11,500 participants are expected to be at the start.

The elements on Sunday, October 16 are:
– Marathon;
– Mizuno Half Marathon;
– 8 km;
– Mizuno Business Half Marathon;
– Business 8 km;
– Echo Mini Marathons;
– 1K Runaway.

Enter here.

Arts and culture

$\"\"$ The Amsterdam Marathon is a city marathon where sports, arts and culture come together. What can you expect to come across on your way to the start in/near the Olympic Stadium?

Haarlemmermeer station
The Haarlemmermeer station on the Amstelveenseweg was built in 1915. Up to 1950 the station was in use for passenger transport and thereafter till 1981 for freight transport. Since the nineties the building has belonged to the Old South District. Now this monumental building is a restaurant and a museum.

Vondel Park
The biggest and most famous public park in Amsterdam. The park is popular with every Amsterdammer. You'll come across many runners there everyday. The Vondel Park was opened in 1864 and has around 10 million visitors every year.

Rijks Museum
The largest and most important museum of the Netherlands is situated between the Stadhouderskade and Museumplein. Dutch art, including the famous painting 'The Nightwatch', is displayed in more than 200 rooms. The Van Gogh Museum is on the Museumplein. All distances pass the Vondelpark and the Rijksmuseum.

Tropical Museum
The largest anthropological museum in the Netherlands. Both the half and full marathon will pass this stately monument on the Linnaeusstraat.

Amstel Hotel
This luxury five star hotel is situated on the Amstel river. The famous hotel, built in 1867, has had many pop stars staying there. From the Amstel Hotel you have a view of the Skinny Bridge and the ring of Amsterdam canals.

Mizuno: Win a free entry

$\"\"$ As a partner of the Amsterdam Marathon and title sponsor of the Mizuno half marathon Mizuno wants to do something for all the fans of this spectacular Dutch event. That's why we give away ten race numbers for free. What do you have to do to make a chance to win a race number?

Follow Mizuno Running on Facebook and tell us what distance you would like to run at the Amsterdam Marathon and you'll be in the race to win a free entry for the event. When you already subscribed, let us know what distance you are going to take part of and you'll make a chance to win a typical Dutch clog? What do you have to do?

Feel the atmosphere and set foot on the Olympic ground!

$\"\"$ Come and taste the atmosphere and set foot on the Olympic grounds! The 'grande dame' of Dutch sports history is situated in Amsterdam South. The 1928 Summer Olympics were held in the Olympic Stadium. The Olympic Experience: an interactive visitors centre is located in the crypts of the Olympic Stadium.

Past and future meet in the Olympic Experience. The journey of Dutch sport takes you past sporting heroes, highlights and special relics. Of course you can take a picture at the centre of the Olympic Stadium. Show your Olympic sports knowledge in the quiz, take Olympic inspiration or test your sprint starting speed.

The Olympic Experience is a getaway for the whole family! For more information and our special holiday specials: www.olympischstadion.nl.

WestCord Hotels in Amsterdam

$\"\"$ WestCord Hotels is a Dutch hotel group with twelve unique hotels in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Delft, Leeuwarden and on the Wadden Islands. For the athletics among us the hotels in Amsterdam have a convenient location. Park your car in our secure parking garages and make use of the good accessibility.

You will find WestCord Art Hotel in the city quarter Westerpark, only a 10 minute journey by public transport from the Central Station. There is a public open air swimming pool adjacent of the outside terrace and Westerpark with several running routes.

In the southwest of Amsterdam is WestCord Fashion Hotel located, opposite the World Fashion Centre. The Leidseplein is within a ten minute tram ride as well as the Olympic stadium. Get warmed up at the Rembrandtpark near the hotel or at the Vondelpark within a ten minutes walk. For relaxation you can visit the The Wellness Garden, to complete your stay.

Follow us on Facebook

$\"\"$ The Amsterdam Marathon has recently started a Facebook page. You can find all kinds of information about the Amsterdam Marathon here, including photos and facts. We use Facebook to keep you updated in the run up to the event.

Of course you can also keep us informed on your training for the Amsterdam Marathon. Share your experience of the Amsterdam Marathon or your photos with us and other members.

See here the page and follow us!

Entry PWN Egmond Half Marathon is about to open

$\"\"$ Le Champion invites you to participate in the 40th PWN Egmond Half Marathon. The winter classic will take place on Sunday, January 8, 2012. Registration for the half marathon and the quarter marathon is possible from August 1 via www.pwnegmondhalvemarathon.nl.

Egmond is one of those classic races that you should have run at least once in your life. The course is set along the North Sea beach and the dunes of PWN. The wintry character plays a major role every year.

On Sunday, September 18, four weeks before the Amsterdam Marathon starts, the Dam to Dam Run will take place. Take part in the largest running event of the Netherlands as this is the ideal time to get ready for the Amsterdam Marathon. Entry for the 10 mile race is only possible via the Dam to Dam Run's charity project. It is still possible to enter in the normal manner for the 4 mile race (6.4 km) in Zaandam, the Run2Day Ladies Dam Run (4 miles) in Amsterdam and the Mini Dam to Dam Runs.

For more information see www.damloop.nl.