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Book Description
Whether you've finally qualified for Boston, you're debuting in Chicago, or you can't resist the urge to run 26.2 miles through balmy Honolulu breezes, this book will help you and your cheering section plan an unforgettable marathon vacation—at any time of the year, to any part of the country.
All the race basics
• Contacts and registration info
• Course descriptions, route maps, and race-day insights
• Where to carbo-load
• Strategies for spectators—the best viewing spaces and breakfast places
All the travel basics
• Orientation info and maps
• Hotels with great race-weekend rates and amenities
• Top sights to see, regardless of how your legs feel
• Great places for a well-earned foot rub
Races include:
Walt Disney World®; New Orleans; Los Angeles; Boston; Cincinnati; Newport, OR; Salt Lake City; Choteau, MT; Stowe, VT; Chicago; New York City; and Honolulu.
From the Author
As a traveling marathoner myself, this is the guidebook I've always wanted. Like most marathoners, I'm in no danger of actually winning one of these absurdly long races. For me and upwards of a half million others each year, the marathon is simply about the challenge: pushing ourselves to do something seemingly impossible. And to celebrate that amazing accomplishment, we often bring our family and friends to out of town races, making the whole weekend a mini-vacation, with a 26.2 mile trek as its centerpiece.
Of course, that's not a typical vacation. And typical guidebooks can't tell you everything you need to really enjoy that kind of trip.
That's where The Traveling Marathoner comes in. For each race in the book, I've researched everything you need to know in order to have a fantastic marathon trip: where to stay, where to eat... even the best places for your friends and family to grab breakfast before or after they cheer you on. I also cover all the race information, from registration to celebration, so you'll be completely prepared. And with the marathon-a-month format, you can find an excellent race for any time of year.
The Traveling Marathoner : A Complete Guide to Top U.S. Races and Sightseeing on the Run (Special-Interest Titles)
The Traveling Marathoner: A Complete Guide to Top U.S. Races and Sightseeing on the Run (Special-Interest Titles),Elise Allen,Fodor's,140001459X,Running,Running & Jogging,Special Interest - General,Sports,Sports & Recreation,Travel Guides - U.S.,United States - General,Sports & Recreation / Running & Jogging
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