October 2014 – Newsletter

REGISTER NOW to WIN BIG!

REGISTER by NOVEMBER 8

Be eligible to win a

TWO-NIGHT STAY AT THE COVE ATLANTIS

Inclusive of BREAKFAST and AIRFARE for 2!

Applicable to Marathon and Half Marathon registrations only.

Winner will be announced via Facebook, Twitter and in the November E-Newsletter.

REGISTRATION UPDATE

Online registrations are coming in. Marathon Bahamas is ahead of 2014 registrations, year to date, and we expect to have a record field.

To date, we have participants from 13 countries, 21 states and 4 Canadian provinces.

For several years, Marathon Bahamas has been dominated by women and 2015 is shaping up to be no different.

More than 62% of all registered participants are women!

SHUTTLE SERVICE TO THE START/FINISH LINES

Not staying in the downtown area and need transportation to the starting line and return service to your hotel?

Dan Knowles Tours will be at the expo to provide transportation services from: Atlantis, Melia, Breezes and others.

Cost is $6 one way and must be pre-paid.

EXPO VENUE ANNOUNCED

Melia Nassau Beach Resort (Cable Beach) has been named as the Expo Venue.

Ballroom entrance (downstairs) is most convenient to the expo rooms.

Expo is on Saturday, January 17 from 3:00 – 7:00 pm.

All registered participants must attend the expo to collect their race packet.

TRAINING PROGRAMS?

A novice to the marathon and half marathon distances?

The average age of the runner/walker has increased to 40+.

The unequaled positive attitude boost, significant stress release and overall increase in vitality, focus and creativity are all reasons why people are starting to and continuing to run/walk.

To choose a goal whether it be getting off of the couch, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or beyond, to finish will leave you feeling like a champion and your life will be changed for the better.

You can do it!

Let Jeff Galloway training programs guide you!

RETURNING CHAMPIONS

Justin and Melissa Gillette (husband and wife), winners of the 2014 marathon will be returning to defend their crown January 18.

Since the January 2014 event, Justin has been busy adding numbers to his marathon wins towards achieving his ultimate goal.

Melissa has attained her Doctorate in Biology and is researching Breast Cancer- investigating the factors that cause cancer to develop and spread.

RACING THIS MONTH?

Marathon Bahamas will be at the Chicago, Toronto and Marine Corp Marathons Expos.

Stop by and say Hi!

SUSAN G. KOMEN BAHAMAS RACE FOR THE CURE- 5k

The 3.1 mile run/walk is scheduled for January 17 at 7:00 am from Montague to Paradise Island.

At the finish line, Race Village, the event will culminate with the Survivor Ceremony where we will be celebrating survivorship.

Survivors are the stars of our Race.

We honour and celebrate our courageous breast cancer survivors, who inspire us to continue the fight to end breast cancer forever.

From the moment a person’s breast cancer diagnosis is confirmed, he or she is considered a survivor.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease.

While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same.

We have made a lot of progress but still have a long way to go and need your help.

Remember EARLY DETECTION IS THE BEST PREVENTION

100% of race weekend proceeds benefit our beneficiaries:

Sister Sister Support Group

Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation

Cancer Society of The Bahamas

Cancer Society of Grand Bahama

Bahamas Breast Cancer Initiative

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