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15 Best Marathons for First-Timers to Run
Courtesy of Paris Marathon
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Looking to lace up and log your first 26.2? We've scouted out the coolest courses and races with the best perks for you to sign up for.
For Vacation Goers
Sure, you want to run a marathon -- but the Paris Marathon will also give you an excuse to tour the heart of the City of Light. Starting at the famed Champs-Elysees, the course runs by the Louvre, along the Seine, and past the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral. It's one of the five biggest marathons in the world, with more than 30,000 finishers from 100+ countries last year. Still, it's a relatively flat route, making it a good one for novices. And no matter what your level, nothing beats post-race refueling with Parisian crepes.
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I don't think the author of this is a marathon runner at all. I just finished my first marathon, and could barely stomach the free powerade during the race let alone wine or junk food at aid stations. Marathons are intense and brutal. Unless you're an experienced distance runner they aren't exactly fun side attractions on a vacation.
3/8/2013 05:59:22 PM Report AbuseGreat post. Thank you. I wish I had that before I did my first marathon. My choice was Brussels and oh lord that was dreadful ! More info, http://www.calendarofmarathons.com/race/brussels-marathons-marathon-de-bruxelles/
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6/22/2012 02:00:32 PM Report Abuse