Well, over 10,000 people ran in Zahle, with 250 in the half marathon and the rest in the 5k fun run... it was an amazing day.. with rain (again!!!) and sunshine too... everyone had a great time... more than that, we had two of the world's greatest athletes there... from Ethiopea... Asnake Fekadu and Shitaye Gemechu, wondeful to see them run..
Now, off to London for the Flora London Marathon... I am hoping for a time of four hours and twenty minutes.. anyone want to sponsor??? I am going to give the money to charity.. just let me know!
I feel ready, but a bit nervous...
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Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Who is we?
The "we" was Dr Ahmad Khalife, Wissam Terro and Mark Dickinson...
I remember after the rain when I was completely soaked and was running alone, that I was surprised, actually jumped out of my skin, when I heard a voice behind call my name... it was Wissam with a Snickers bar and water!!!!
Then as we continued down the road, Ahmad was running back towards us to encourage and motivate me to get to the end!!
I remember after the rain when I was completely soaked and was running alone, that I was surprised, actually jumped out of my skin, when I heard a voice behind call my name... it was Wissam with a Snickers bar and water!!!!
Then as we continued down the road, Ahmad was running back towards us to encourage and motivate me to get to the end!!
Monday, April 2, 2007
London & 32k... plus Zahle
London Marathon is only three weeks to go and we are very ready!
Yesterday we ran 32k in preparation for the big race and were pleasantly surprised to complete it in 3hours and 33 minutes... amidst torrential rain and thunder storms with the smell of burning from the lighting all around us. At one point the rain turned to hail and we were truly burned by the stinging of the hailstones... nonetheless we completed the run with silly grins and great happiness and enthusiasm all around.
Zahle Half Marathon is a week away too... so the office is mad with preparations for this event... we are excited to see so many registrations already completed, with over 4000 completed here in the BMA...
Hope to see you on what I am sure will prove to be a wonderful day out... dont forget to come to the bib-pick up in Zahle to enjoy the enteratainment and fun on Friday and Saturday 13 & 14th April.
Yesterday we ran 32k in preparation for the big race and were pleasantly surprised to complete it in 3hours and 33 minutes... amidst torrential rain and thunder storms with the smell of burning from the lighting all around us. At one point the rain turned to hail and we were truly burned by the stinging of the hailstones... nonetheless we completed the run with silly grins and great happiness and enthusiasm all around.
Zahle Half Marathon is a week away too... so the office is mad with preparations for this event... we are excited to see so many registrations already completed, with over 4000 completed here in the BMA...
Hope to see you on what I am sure will prove to be a wonderful day out... dont forget to come to the bib-pick up in Zahle to enjoy the enteratainment and fun on Friday and Saturday 13 & 14th April.
London Marathon is only three weeks to go and we are very ready!
Yesterday we ran 32k in preparation for the big race and were pleasantly surprised to complete it in 3hours and 33 minutes... amidst torrential rain and thunder storms with the smell of burning from the lighting all around us. At one point the rain turned to hail and we were truly burned by the stinging of the hailstones... nonetheless we completed the run with silly grins and great happiness and enthusiasm all around.
Zahle Half Marathon is a week away too... so the office is mad with preparations for this event... we are excited to see so many registrations already completed, with over 4000 completed here in the BMA...
Hope to see you on what I am sure will prove to be a wonderful day out... dont forget to come to the bib-pick up in Zahle to enjoy the enteratainment and fun on Friday and Saturday 13 & 14th April.
Yesterday we ran 32k in preparation for the big race and were pleasantly surprised to complete it in 3hours and 33 minutes... amidst torrential rain and thunder storms with the smell of burning from the lighting all around us. At one point the rain turned to hail and we were truly burned by the stinging of the hailstones... nonetheless we completed the run with silly grins and great happiness and enthusiasm all around.
Zahle Half Marathon is a week away too... so the office is mad with preparations for this event... we are excited to see so many registrations already completed, with over 4000 completed here in the BMA...
Hope to see you on what I am sure will prove to be a wonderful day out... dont forget to come to the bib-pick up in Zahle to enjoy the enteratainment and fun on Friday and Saturday 13 & 14th April.
32k & 3 weeks to go...
London Marathon is only three weeks to go and we are very ready!
Yesterday we ran 32k in preparation for the big race and were pleasantly surprised to complete it in 3hours and 33 minutes... amidst torrential rain and thunder storms with the smell of burning from the lighting all around us. At one point the rain turned to hail and we were truly burned by the stinging of the hailstones... nonetheless we completed the run with silly grins and great happiness and enthusiasm all around.
Zahle Half Marathon is a week away too... so the office is mad with preparations for this event... we are excited to see so many registrations already completed, with over 4000 completed here in the BMA...
Hope to see you on what I am sure will prove to be a wonderful day out... dont forget to come to the bib-pick up in Zahle to enjoy the enteratainment and fun on Friday and Saturday 13 & 14th April.
Yesterday we ran 32k in preparation for the big race and were pleasantly surprised to complete it in 3hours and 33 minutes... amidst torrential rain and thunder storms with the smell of burning from the lighting all around us. At one point the rain turned to hail and we were truly burned by the stinging of the hailstones... nonetheless we completed the run with silly grins and great happiness and enthusiasm all around.
Zahle Half Marathon is a week away too... so the office is mad with preparations for this event... we are excited to see so many registrations already completed, with over 4000 completed here in the BMA...
Hope to see you on what I am sure will prove to be a wonderful day out... dont forget to come to the bib-pick up in Zahle to enjoy the enteratainment and fun on Friday and Saturday 13 & 14th April.
32k & 3 Weeks to go!
London Marathon is only three weeks to go and we are very ready!
Yesterday we ran 32k in preparation for the big race and were pleasantly surprised to complete it in 3hours and 33 minutes... amidst torrential rain and thunder storms with the smell of burning from the lighting all around us. At one point the rain turned to hail and we were truly burned by the stinging of the hailstones... nonetheless we completed the run with silly grins and great happiness and enthusiasm all around.
Zahle Half Marathon is a week away too... so the office is mad with preparations for this event... we are excited to see so many registrations already completed, with over 4000 completed here in the BMA...
Hope to see you on what I am sure will prove to be a wonderful day out... dont forget to come to the bib-pick up in Zahle to enjoy the enteratainment and fun on Friday and Saturday 13 & 14th April.
Yesterday we ran 32k in preparation for the big race and were pleasantly surprised to complete it in 3hours and 33 minutes... amidst torrential rain and thunder storms with the smell of burning from the lighting all around us. At one point the rain turned to hail and we were truly burned by the stinging of the hailstones... nonetheless we completed the run with silly grins and great happiness and enthusiasm all around.
Zahle Half Marathon is a week away too... so the office is mad with preparations for this event... we are excited to see so many registrations already completed, with over 4000 completed here in the BMA...
Hope to see you on what I am sure will prove to be a wonderful day out... dont forget to come to the bib-pick up in Zahle to enjoy the enteratainment and fun on Friday and Saturday 13 & 14th April.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Start running
hi there... well here we are in Doha again...
The Doha International Marathon preparations are well and truly under way... it is going to be a diamond of an event and the Beirut Marathon is going to be taking the winners from the 10k race and the 5k race to the Doha Marathon!!
So start running now and you will be fit and ready for Beirut on 18th November... Doha Marathon will take place in February 2008... it will be an exciting all expenses paid prize that is focused on building great runners in Lebanon..
If you wanna run with me and the Beirut Marathon team... Thursday Morning the 8th February is the time to be there... Corniche Ain El Mreisseh... so be there... dont miss it... 7am start for a 5k run...
looking forward to seeing all you runners there...
cheers
Marko
The Doha International Marathon preparations are well and truly under way... it is going to be a diamond of an event and the Beirut Marathon is going to be taking the winners from the 10k race and the 5k race to the Doha Marathon!!
So start running now and you will be fit and ready for Beirut on 18th November... Doha Marathon will take place in February 2008... it will be an exciting all expenses paid prize that is focused on building great runners in Lebanon..
If you wanna run with me and the Beirut Marathon team... Thursday Morning the 8th February is the time to be there... Corniche Ain El Mreisseh... so be there... dont miss it... 7am start for a 5k run...
looking forward to seeing all you runners there...
cheers
Marko
Friday, February 23, 2007
Women are Running Faster...
Women set pace for running's growth
Much of the growth in running comes from a rise in female runners, according to most running experts. While men still make up the majority of marathon finishers, female finishers are closing the distance between them.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15514433/from/ET/
Women are Running Faster...
Women set pace for running's growth
Much of the growth in running comes from a rise in female runners, according to most running experts. While men still make up the majority of marathon finishers, female finishers are closing the distance between them.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15514433/from/ET/
Much of the growth in running comes from a rise in female runners, according to most running experts. While men still make up the majority of marathon finishers, female finishers are closing the distance between them.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15514433/from/ET/
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
DIM
no... this is not a reflection on someone's IQ... nor the strength of light from a bulb... IT IS>>>>>
DOHA INTERNATIONAL MARATHON
We are very proud to be the organizers of the DIM 08 in partnership with the QAAF...
This is a very exciting project and we are looking forward to seeing the streets of Doha being brought to life with this great event...
We spent seven days in Qatar during the arrangement of the details and we were welcomed with the greatest hospitality and with honor.
We loved the Qatari people and we are looking forward to our next visit on 3rd March... watch out.. great things are happening...
DOHA INTERNATIONAL MARATHON
We are very proud to be the organizers of the DIM 08 in partnership with the QAAF...
This is a very exciting project and we are looking forward to seeing the streets of Doha being brought to life with this great event...
We spent seven days in Qatar during the arrangement of the details and we were welcomed with the greatest hospitality and with honor.
We loved the Qatari people and we are looking forward to our next visit on 3rd March... watch out.. great things are happening...
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