JANUARY 2004 - VOL. 9, ISSUE N. 1 (N. 95)
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Hey 2004, hello!
What a great year this is going to be. Really. You are not going to be richer, thinner, or better looking than you where last year - but still it is going to be the most fabulous year. Ever. No reason, we are just trying to spread the positive thinking of the new year and all its possibilities, because you know by February your new running partner will probably dump you, more of your hair will fall out, and your next holiday bonus is almost a year away. But anyway, yahoo 2004!
The first news of the this fabulous new year is that we have changed the look of this newsletter. Why? Because the new e-publication "ePodismo" is being launched, and what the Italians design, we all follow. Actually, "ePodismo" is produced by Run The Planet Italia, a Run The Planet satellite, and is the most complete Italian calendar of events available offered by subscription. If you travel often to Italy, or live there now, subscribe to "ePodismo" and find out where to run every month. So this new look to our newsletter is to match the look of "ePodismo". Harmony. This new year is all about harmony.
Is it too cold to run where you are? That probably means that you are out of shape, so why not get into a bathing suit? That's right. Make running in water your new thing. We all know the benefits of any exercise in water, so you can imagine what a great workout running in water can be. Read more about the topic in Dr. Planet's Running in water. Since it is the new year, you might even think you are going to do it every week, and that is why this new year is all about unrealistic intentions. All right, let's change it. This new year is all about trying something new.
As long as you are making your "to do" list for the new year, why not add yoga to it? The fact is, practicing yoga is guaranteed to make your body feel better. We all know it, and that is why most of us don't do it. Listen to Dr. Planet's Yoga for runners and just consider doing something good for your body. Just think of it as: rather than paying for a massage every week, you can practice free yoga and you will not only be richer but also better looking. This year is all about taking care of yourself.
Did you know that long distance walking was a popular spectator sport in the 18th and 19th centuries with huge crowds willing to pay entrance fees to watch walking events? If you did, then you surely have heard of Captain Barclay, the Celebrated Pedestrian. Read about Captain Barclay in The Celebrated Pedestrian article now available on the Running Through History webpage. Captain Barclay is certainly someone to be remembered. This new year is all about making a difference.
There are so many more new items to tell you about on Run The Planet this month, Burundi and Burkina Faso, two African countries, have been added to the website (which means we are closer than ever to offering a running course description in every country of the world!) Phil the Frog's notebook has details of his most recent trip to South Africa, Tell the Planet has an interesting article by Gianluca Ratta who walked over 18,000 kilometers with his dog, 511 days, and shared their adventures with school children along the way. But we will let you read about all that on your own as you browse the Run The Planet website. No need to load you down with all the information here. This new year is all about keeping it simple.
Do you need a solution to keeping all of your new years promises? Well, if you vowed to spend more time with the family and get more exercise why not combine the two? You need a Dreamer Design running stroller. Just load your wife and your first born in a twin stroller and off you go. Oh we know, we were just kidding. Some of you will have to load your husbands instead. We choose Dreamer Design to be the sponsor of this newsletter because of the great design of the product and their dedication to providing quality. Plus, if you have a baby you can send your single neighbor out running with the stroller to pick up chicks. Nothing wrong with that, that is free babysitting. This new year is all about the jogging stroller. Wait, it is all about family and exercise. Better yet, this new year is all about you.
That is it. Let's recap. This new year is all about harmony, trying something new, taking care of yourself, making a difference, keeping it simple, and most importantly it is all about you. That sounds about right. Such high hopes for the new year, but who knows, if you concentrate on these things maybe by the end of the year you will find yourself richer, thinner, and better looking.
Probably not.
Have a great year and thank you for being part of Run The Planet.
RTP Staff
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Happy New Year. And what I year this is going to be.
The year starts off in Phoenix at the "P.F. Chang's Rock and Roll Arizona", then it's off to Las Vegas for the "Las Vegas Marathon" pasta parties. After all those years as a musician, looks like I'm finally going to "play Vegas".
If you haven't already signed up for the 2004 "Indy Mini Half Marathon", I'm afraid it's too late. Believe it or not they sold out at 25,000, added another 5,000, and have now sold out at 30,000. There are still a few slots available if you do the virtual training with Chicago Endurance Sports. If you have signed up, please join me for the 5K training run in Indianapolis on February 7.
The most exciting thing for February is the release of "Marathon Running for Mortals" in the U.K. Jenny and I will be traveling to London for the kick off. You'll notice that they changed the name of the book... and they "translated" it into English. I'm not kidding!!
And for those of you stuck in winter, like I am, make your plans right now to join me at Jeff Galloway's weekend camp in Florida on March 26-27.
And don't forget the Runner's Cruise in Alaska this June.
What a year this is going to be. I hope to see you all somewhere on the roads.
Waddle on, friends...
WaddleOn.com • JohnBingham.com • Coach Jenny
WHERE TO RUN IN THE WORLD
Description of the month - Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
By J. M. Francillon - In February I went in Ouagadougou for my job. My hotel was in Avenue N’Kruma, in the center of the town. Very soon in the morning before the heat and the traffic, I went running along the streets. Ouagadougou is a city of more than a million of persons, with many small clay houses. I tried to stay on the main streets, the ones with asphalt, between the airport area and the bank of the lake. On an another side of the town, there is also the Bangr-Weoogo park, with lanes across a preserved forest.
New and updated cities this month on Run The Planet
Bangalore (India), Bujumbura (Burundi), Desert Hot Springs (Usa/California), Enna (Italy), Escondido (Usa/California), Forlì (Italy), Fort Meade (Usa/Maryland), Fort Worth (Usa/Texas), Grenoble (France), Indio (Usa/California), Jakarta (Indonesia), La Quinta (Usa/California), Las Vegas (Usa/Nevada), Lecce (Italy), Lihue (Usa/Hawaii), Mexico City (Mexico), Miami (Usa/Florida), Milano (Italy), Monroe (Usa/Louisiana), Morgantown (Usa/West Virginia), New York City (Usa/New York), Newark (Usa/New Jersey), Newport Beach (Usa/California), Northport (Usa/New York), Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), Pavia (Italy), Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), Quebec City (Canada), Rancho Mirage (Usa/California), São Paulo (Brazil), Sieci (Italy), Stavanger (Norway), Udine (Italy), Uijongbu (South Korea), Waukesha (Usa/Wisconsin).
New nations and territories this month on Run The Planet
Burkina Faso, Burundi.
Nations still missing to complete Run The Planet
(Africa) Algeria, Benin, Chad, Guinea, Western Sahara; (Central America) Antigua & Barbuda; (Asia) Syria. Besides these nations, other territories may be missing.
WEBSITES THAT RECEIVED THE RUN THE PLANET AWARD
RUNNING LINKS ADDED THIS MONTH TO RUN THE PLANET
Grillo dog trainer - Grillo dog treadmill, has also been chosen by veterinary clinics, physical therapy centers, and sports center for training dogs. Its special low and solid construction prevents the dog from experiencing any trauma, beginning from the first training experience. It also allows the possibility to change speeds.
CW-X Performance Conditioning Wear - The heart of CW-X is the ingenious conditioning web. It is a built-in taping system engineered in strict accordance with the dictates of anatomy. It delivers precise, targeted support, binding joints and muscles into a unity, both for the sprinter and the distance runner. Wrapped in CW-X, your hip joints will be supported as never before, and that familiar fatigue that crushes knees and thighs will diminish.
The Texas Half - Usa/Texas. The website of "The Texas Half", a half marathon and 5k event held in February in Dallas.
Coachella Valley Hiking Club - The Coachella Valley Hiking Club's goals are to offer guided hikes for the Palm Springs area valley residents and visitors to local and out of area trails; to educate the public as to the unique hiking opportunities of local desert, canyon, and mountain trails; to encourage knowledge of hiking safety, equipment use, and trail issues; to foster a community of hikers and outdoor enthusiasts that will respect the land and its trails and to encourage the hiking experience as a positive lifestyle.
SnowPack Cold Therapy - Relieve pain, reduce swelling. SnowPack stays cold five times longer than ordinary cold packs. For faster, frequent treatment during the first critical days after an injury - and for the long run. Non-toxic, dye free, and biodegradable. Discover why SnowPack is the closest thing to true icing!
Myjjk - Myjjk is a discussion forum for anything and everything about running and track & field.
Atletica Triveneta - An Italian website for the athletes of the Triveneto area.
Happy Camel Tours and Expeditions - Feel the immensity of the nature. Trek through rugged mountain sceneries, rushing rivers, lush forests and along alpine lakes. Climb mountain passes and enjoy the beautiful views. Encounter the remains of a forgotten monastery. Pass by herds of cows, yaks, horses, camels and flocks of sheep and goats. Visit some herders' families on the way, experience their hospitality and get a glimpse of the traditional way of living of remote families. Those unforgettable trekking adventures through Mongolia's remote regions offer the trekker an unequalled experience of freedom.
Maclaren strollers - Introducing the first 3-wheeler with all the attributes of Maclaren's legendary buggies! Designed with proprietary technology, the new all-terrain Mac 3 is the first 3-wheeler to fold 3D-style into a light, compact package. Run anywhere - challenge the terrain!
Babytrend - They offer a wide variety of strollers for joggers, including Reebok strollers.
Run MX - El sitio de los corredores de México - The site for runners in Mexico, training tips, race calendars, helpful links.
The Great Escape - Kick off the spring running season with the Great Escape Trail 5K, 10K and Half Marathon at Deer Creek Canyon, west of Denver, in May. All proceeds will help the Cancerclimber Association take kids with cancer on wilderness camping trips. Make a difference with your feet!
North Olympic Discovery Marathon - The North Olympic Discovery Marathon is a run on a unique point-to-point course that offers spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The race is a UsaTF sanctioned event. There is also a half marathon event. Race headquarters are located in downtown Port Angeles. Athletes are transported from race headquarters to Sequim (approximately 30 minute drive) via bus. The race takes place primarily on the Olympic Discovery Trail. This rails to trails course is a wide mixed hard surface trail with excellent footing. The course is fairly flat and fast. Cool June weather can be expected due to the cooling effect of the Strait of Juan de Fuca making for great long distance running conditions.
Team Gloucester - Team Gloucester is a loosely organized running club with a focus on trail running and racing. Weekly events include a Sunday morning long run (on trails) and a Thursday evening interval workout (track).
Super Runners Shop - We are committed to bringing you the same level of customer service on line that you have come to expect from our four retail stores. If you have any questions about any of the products that we offer you can either e-mail us or call us directly at any of our locations. Our dedicated staff is here to provide you with the most up to date and accurate information about running shoes and apparel.
Whidbey Island Marathon - Offering scenic views of the Puget Sound, rolling hills, and shaded sections on tree-lined roads, the Whidbey Island Marathon & Half Marathon is a gem of a secret to those who have run it. Come run the only marathon on the longest island in the United States. Gorgeous scenic course following the coastline from Deception Pass State Park to the town of Coupeville. Challenging course with a negative elevation gain.
Joe's Marathon Challenge - A cancer survivor who started doing marathons to raise money to fight cancer. He is a Team Captain for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training in Miami.
Cool Pooch - The original sport water bottle for you and your best friend: one bottle, two separate water supplies, with no backwash. Great for runners and hikers!
Atletismo Rosario - Marathon events, calendar, results, photos.
Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Road Race - This is the website for the annual Commodore Isaac Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Road Race between Shelton and Derby, Connecticut. It includes full information about and many pictures of the course as well as related information about the Commodore and the race held there annually.
Desert Friends - Ultramaratona e oltre - Desert Friends is a sport association created by a group of friends that decided to be the reference point in Pordenone (Italy) for long distance trail runners.
North Pole Arctic Marathon - The only official North Pole Marathon website. Adventure athletes will have the opportunity to make history as a continuing new breed of Arctic explorer. By competing in one of the world’s most extreme marathons, the North Pole Arctic Marathon, you will become one of a truly select few to race at the top of the world at the Geographic North Pole. And you will feel on top of the world if you manage to overcome the extreme sub-zero temperatures to finish 26.2 miles in one of the remotest parts of the planet. Athletes will be running on water… frozen water! You will be running on an ice sheet some 6-12 feet thick above 12,000 feet of Arctic Ocean on the top of the world.
Correre in Puglia - The web portal for runners of the Italian region of Apulia.
Oak Ridge Track Club - Information about the Oak Ridge Track Club. The mission of this running club is to promote fitness and well-being in the Oak Ridge community and surrounding area through running.
AnimalTrax 5k/10k - The AnimalTrax 5k/10k is a run/walk benefiting the Friends of San Clemente Animals, the Animal Rescue Foundation of Dana Point, and the Public Relations Student Society of America.
Broken Beauties - Broken Beauties is dedicated to taking the ugly out of orthopedics, not only with their fashion leg cast covers, but with everything else anyone facing life with a broken bone could need. They feature information, products and services of all kinds to serve the special customer, including tips for air traveller with an orthopedic injury and other disabilities.
ChiRunning - Learn to run pain and injury-free, using the principles of Tai Chi. Improve your marathon and ultrarunning races, or just learn to enjoy the sport of running.
NEW EVENTS THIS MONTH IN THE RUN THE PLANET CALENDAR
Arezzo (Italy) Corsa del Saracino; Sansepolcro (Italy) Trofeo Cross Running Sansepolcro; Dallas (Usa/Texas) The Big D Texas Marathon; Alexandria (Egypt) Alexander Marathon; Livorno (Italy) Maratona Città di Livorno; Livorno (Italy) Corriprimavera Laviosa; Leiden (Netherlands) Leiden Marathon; Hartford (Usa/Connecticut) United Technologies Greater Hartford Marathon; Firenze (Italy) Firenze Marathon; Sansepolcro (Italy) Trofeo Notturna di Sansepolcro; Fort Worth (Usa/Texas) Zoo Run Run; Kahului (Usa/Hawaii) Maui Marathon & Maui 1/2 Marathon; Pieve a Nievole (Italy) Correndo con Stefania; Città di Castello (Italy) Trofeo Marathon club, Campionato Italiano Lions; Reggiolo (Italy) Reggiolo Half Marathon; Larciano (Italy) Trofeo D.S. Larciano; Castelfranco di Sotto (Italy) Quattropassi in Valdarno; Montemurlo (Italy) Giro di Javello; Le Querci (Toscana) Trofeo Le Querci; Prato (Italy) Guarda Prato; Fayetteville (Usa/North Carolina) Annual Cinco de Mayo 10K; Rochester (Usa/Minnesota) Rochester Track Club Spring Run; Jay (Usa/Vermont) Jay Mountain Marathon; Castelfranco di Sotto (Italy) Castelfranco Montefalcone Castelfranco; Prato (Italy) Corsa campestre Csi (seconda prova); Modena (Italy) Classica della Madonnina; Milwaukee (Usa/Wisconsin) Milwaukee's Lakefront Marathon; Macomer (Italy) Sardinia Ultramarathon; Verona (Italy) Maratonina Città di Verona; Luco dei Marsi (Italy) Il Cross a Luco; Calgary (Canada) Canadian Masters Outdoor T&F Championships, International Meet and 5k Masters only, Age Graded Road Race; Sarasota (Usa/Florida) Annual Run for the Turtles; Firenze (Italy) Trofeo Oltrarno; Palermo (Italy) Maratona Città di Palermo; Pistoia (Italy) Pistoia-Abetone; Torri (Italy) Torri-Lentula-Torri; Virton (Belgium) Ultra-Marathon Virton; Kraków (Poland) Cracovia Maraton.
THE GLOBAL TELEGRAPH
• SINGAPORE / Singapore Marathon results
On December 7th in Singapore, the "Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon" presented a new resident doing well. A year ago John Kelai (Kenya) came to Singapore to run this event... read more online in the January 2004 issue
• TEXAS (USA) / Hunter-Galvan breaks 50km record
Liza Hunter-Galvan won the women's 50km title in course-record time on Saturday December 13 at the "Sunmart Texas Trail Endurance Run"... read more online in the January 2004 issue
• MEXICO / Running with the Tarahumara indians
The Tarahumara indians live in the canyons that make up the Copper Canyon and run against neighboring villages in teams during festivals. They kick a wooden ball in front of them as they run. They have come to the United States to run and have won races like the "Leadville 100 miler"... read more online in the January 2004 issue
• NIGERIA / Lagos Half Marathon results
On November 29th in Nigeria, the "MTN Lagos Half Marathon" had a Kenyan defeating the Tanzanian pre-race favorite. When defending champion Paul Kosgei could not... read more online in the January 2004 issue
• LATVIA / The best Latvian megarunners
Here is the 2003 list of Latvian megarunners (participating in marathons and ultramarathon) updated to November 30: Akerbergs Gunars (born in 1947) 244 marathons + 14 ultramarathons = 258 total events... read more online in the January 2004 issue
• Active.com is sponsoring athletes
The Active Sports marketing group is now recruiting for the 2004 Active Elite Teams! The past three seasons have been filled with great success, as members of the 2003 Active Elite have achieved staggering athletic accomplishments on the road... read more online in the January 2004 issue
RUN THE PLANET MAIL
While you were running did you ever have a question? Did you ever have an opinion about something and ask yourself "Is it just me?"? Did you ever come up with a great idea and wonder if you could just tell everyone the world would be a better place? Did you ever have a revelation and want to share it with others? Well now is your chance to address any one of these question, and basically anything else you come up with while you are running. To hear an opinion, or run an idea past someone. Visit the "Rtp Mail" webpage to receive an answer to your running related questions or to read an opinion about your running thoughts. Here are the last three question asked:
•How important having a running strategy really is? - Now that the Fall marathon season is coming to an end, I am hearing a lot about race strategies. Some of this talk is from elite runners who talk about "drafting" and the strategic advantages of "negative splits", but I am wondering how important having a strategy really is when it comes to racing? Isn't the only useful strategy to run faster than everyone else? - Strategic Overload
•At what point can I consider myself a true runner? - I have only been running for a short time, a few miles every other day. I enjoy my time on the road, and am looking forward to my first 5 kilometers road race in a few weeks. To date, I don't feel much like a "runner", rather I feel like a novice in this sport, or perhaps merely a casual jogger. At what point can I consider myself a true "runner"? - Jog-ner or Run-ger?
•What are the new techno-gadgets for runners? - Every year a set of new technologies and technological gadgets go to market with the promise of helping runners perform better and limit running related injuries. Some of these new technologies seem like good ideas, but many of them become outdated quickly and fade away. What new products have come out that I may not have seen? - Techless in Techtown
RUN THE PLANET LIBRARY
Visit the "Run The Planet Bookstore" webpage for hundreds of running, walking, and hiking related books, and links to running books dedicated webpages on the Internet
See Mom Run, by Kara Douglass Thom, illustrated by Lilly Golden, hardcover, 32 pages, Breakaway Books (2003), ISBN: 1891369407
Finally, a book on running that active parents can read to their kids (or to grandchildren, or to nieces and nephews). Penny, a six years old girl, is on her way to show-and-tell in school on Monday morning, the morning after her mom’s first marathon. The moment she wakes up, she puts on her mom's finisher's medal, and it stays on all day. She goes to school and tells her classmates all about the marathon: how far it is, and all the many ways in which Penny helped her mom train for this magnificent achievement. We see Penny's immense pride at her mom's accomplishment, and also Penny's sense that she (Penny) made it all possible. Penny makes pancakes after mom's long runs (with batter all over the kitchen). She orchestrates a little speed workout on the beach. She rides her bike alongside as her mom runs through the streets of the neighborhood. She hoses her mom down after a hot summer run. She teaches (slightly less limber) mom all about stretching. She gives mom backrubs (bouncing on her back on the couch). And much more. The plucky, puckish Penny is ultimately inspired to emulate mom, and the final page shows them together in a 1 mile fun run. Parents and kids alike will enjoy reading and re-reading (and re-reading) this story. "See Mom Run" celebrates running, glorifying the notion that a little sweat and dedication can bring you to a place of remarkable happiness and strength. (Plus, you get that medal!). It points the way forward in life for happy, healthy, active kids. - Click on the cover to order this book at a special price
RTP MOVIE
Visit the "Rtp Movie" webpage for running, walking, and hiking related movies, videoclips and an exhaustive movie encyclopedia
If you are the type of person who starts your marathon training by pulling out an atlas and then calling your travel agent, then this video is a must for you. Covering thirty-four events on six continents (only Antarctica is missing), after watching this video you will be reaching for your passport to see if it needs to be renewed. You may even find yourself wanting to join a small group of runners who have ran a marathon on each continent. This 2003 release has a run time of 60 minutes and the events are covered in chronological order with the voice of Spencer Ross providing narration. Often the start and finish are shown, as well as some course maps, event history, size of field, local landmarks, weather conditions, course records, and web site information to learn more. Here are the listings: January: Start the new year with the "Midnight Run", a 4 mile run in New York City complete with costumes and fireworks. February: Elite men compete in Beppu Mainichi (Japan) while there is another small event along the Mediterranean Sea in Valencia (Spain). March: Visit the sights and sounds of the Eternal City in Rome (Italy). April: Large events such as the "Paris marathon", Rotterdam, Boston, London and Nagano are featured, as well as some smaller event such as Turin (Italy), the North Pole, the "Two Oceans ultra" in South Africa, and Big Sur along the Pacific Ocean. May: Race in Wroclaw (Poland), try the largest race in South America in San Paulo (Brazil), or visit Europe for the "Prague International marathon" or the clover leaf course in Vienna (Austria). June: The diversity is great in contrasting the "Rock 'N Roll marathon" in San Diego (Usa/California) to the "Comrades 89K ultra" in South Africa and the 14,000 runners in Stockholm (Sweden). July: Run Negril's famous coastline in the "Reggae marathon" (Jamaica) or go North to Iceland to do the loop course in the world's most Northern capital, Reykjavik. August: Fun times abound for the 2,000 person field in Quebec City (Canada). September: Sydney (Australia), Berlin (Germany), and the "Maui marathon" in Hawaii are all highlighted this month. October: The "Chicago marathon" has been a world record producing course, or shift gears by visiting Amsterdam (Netherlands), the "Ocean State marathon", or "Long Beach marathon" in California. November: The New York City event has two million spectators lining the five boroughs. December: "Run Barbados" in the Caribbean is a low key race compared to the "California International marathon" or the "Honolulu marathon" with 30,000 runners enjoying fireworks at the starting line at 5:30 in the morning. The DVD format is highly recommended since each of the races are indexed, allowing you to select any event with a push of a button. So when you start to plan your next marathon, or hear of a great performance (and want to see more than the three-second news clip from the television) this is the reference you will return to again and again to get a greater feeling of race day. Order your VHS tape or DVD copy from www.sportfilm.com then make sure your seat belt is securely fastened for this running adventure around the world.
RUN THE PLANET SATELLITES
• Africa - South Africa: Celtic Harriers since April 2003.
• Asia - Bahrain: Bahrain Cross Country & Road Runners Club since September 2001. China/Hong Kong - Hong Kong Runners since July 2001.
• North America - Canada: RunnersWeb.com since November 2002. Usa/California: East Bay Striders since July 2001. Usa/Illinois: Chicago Distance Classic since February 2002. Usa/Illinois: Second Wind Running Club since March 2002. Usa/Georgia: Race Pace since June 2001. Usa/Nevada: Las Vegas Marathon since July 2001. Usa/Tennessee: Chattanooga Track Club since July 2001. Usa/Texas: Cross Country Club of Dallas since June 2001. Usa/Texas: Fort Worth Runners Club since July 2001. Usa/Virginia: Williamsburg Area Running since May 2002.
• South America - Brazil: Run The Planet Brasil since May 2001. Brazil: Copacabana Runners since March 2002.
• Europe - Belgium: Arthur's Marathon Page since July 2001. France: Run The Planet France since October 2002. Ireland: Crusaders Athletic Club since August 2001. Italy: Run The Planet Italia since May 2001. Italy: Correre nel deserto since May 2001. Italy: Dead Runners Society Italia since May 2001. Italy: Penguin Brigade Italia since May 2001. Italy: Podismo since May 2001. Malta: Sovereign Running Order of Malta since May 2001. San Marino: Drs San Marino since May 2001. Spain: Run The Planet España since September 2002. Switzerland: Drs Svizzera since May 2001. Vatican City: Drs Vaticano since May 2001.
• Oceania - Australia: Adelaide Running since February 2002. Australia: Melbourne Marathon since July 2001. Guam: The Guam Running Club since July 2001.
Should you want your website to become part of the Run The Planet satellites, simply apply by sending us an e-mail message (info@runtheplanet.com) requesting more information.
RUN THE PLANET STATISTICS
0040 New running course descriptions this month 2293 Cities activated on Run The Planet 3105 Running course descriptions on Run The Planet 0002 New nations or territories activated this month 0222 Nations and territories activated on Run The Planet 0038 New events in the worldwide running calendar this month 1369 Events in the Run The Planet worldwide calendar 0027 New links on "Running links" this month 1855 Links on "Running links"
From where are runners visiting Run The Planet? The following 156 countries and territories (and the list keeps growing!): American Samoa, Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaidjan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Cocos (Keeling Islands), Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guyana, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guam, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldavia, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Niue, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Polynesia, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, former U.S.S.R., Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City state, Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands, Yemen, Yugoslavia, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
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