News | December 21st, 2010No Comments »
As we end the 2010 racing season, it’s time for base-building for many athletes. An option for many is to plan on an early season marathon or half-marathon at a warmer destination.
10 items to rememberIt’s important to remember several items when you plan for your first race of the year as part of your base-building in preparation for the remainder of the season.
Here are 10 Items to remember on for your first early season marathon:
1. Start out very slow for the first half marathon.
2. Don’t expect a Personal Record if the marathon as part of your base-building.
3. Make sure you lubricate your feet as they need to be conditioned for longer miles.
4. Lubricate area’s prone to chafing especially if your coming to a warm weather race from your colder climate.
5. If it’s a big race and you bring your family, designate a meeting place at the finish (how many times have you walked around with tired legs and body trying to find your family or friends).
6. Practice a new mental training strategy for the race that you can incorporate into your summer [...]
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News | November 13th, 2010No Comments »
Wayne Kurtz
racetwitch.com – USA
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News | November 12th, 2010No Comments »
Klaus Duwe,
marathon4you.de, Germany
‘Winter’ does not mean snow and ice everywhere…
Only four hours by plane, in Cyprus, in the most loved runner’s month, the temperature is about 20 degrees […]. Ideal for us to rest from the coldness, to get a foretaste of spring, to catch up some training or to run a marathon with fun and without any pressure […].
A better pasta party I’ve experienced anywhere. Every runner plus accompanying person is invited to come to the Kanika Pantheon Hotel. In the hotel they offered a buffet with various kind of pasta (including lasagna!), salads, fruits and desserts. On the beautiful decorated tables you can find water and vine. Honestly, if you want to have something comparable as a ‘normal’ guest, you have to pay minimum 30 Euros […]. Star of the night is Paul Tergat. The ex world record holder and first runner, who run the marathon in less than 2:05 hours in the memorable marathon in Berlin in 2003 […]. He will not run, but his attendance gives a special glamour to the Limassol Marathon.
Firstly without glamour is the Sunday morning. Start is at the old stadium GSO, directly at the coast road. It is raining, [...]
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News | November 5th, 2010No Comments »
Feedback winner announcement
Summary: The Limassol Marathon GSO Feedback competition ended on the 31st of October and we are now ready to announce to the public the results and the lucky winner!
More than 500 people from all over the world entered our feedback competition, 60% male and 40% ages 30-39.
The results of the feedback form were very helpful and at the same time very encouraging.
Website Structure:
Excellent: 30% | Good: 45% | Okay: 24% | Poor: 1% | Bad: 0%
Content/Information:
Excellent: 24% | Good: 46% | Okay: 30% | Poor: 0% | Bad: 0%
What is the first feel you got from the website about the event:
Attractive: 33% | Interesting: 65% | Okay: 2% | Unexciting: 0% | Unattractive: 0%
How likely is it to you attend the Limassol Marathon GSO 2011 event:
Definitely: 25% | Likely: 53% | I don’t know yet: 17% | Rather Unlikely: 5% | Definitely Not: 0%
How likely is it for you to attend the Limassol Marathon GSO in the future:
Definitely: 33% | Likely: 57% | I don’t know yet: 10% | Rather Unlikely: 0% | Definitely Not: 0%
Reasons that make Limassol Marathon GSO attractive:
Time in the year: 0% | Good weather: 40% | Limassol city: 8% | Flat [...]
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News | November 1st, 20103 Comments »
‘Stay n’ Run for Free’ – a new draw of the Limassol Marathon GSO
Summary: Following the huge success of the Feedback competition with more than 500 draw entries, Limassol Marathon GSO announces a new competition: “Stay n’ Run for Free”.
Enter the draw simply by registering to any of the Limassol Marathon Events until the 30th November 2010 and get the chance to win free accommodation for two people, for four nights plus 2 free entries to any of the Limassol Marathon GSO events. Our events include the Marathon and Half Marathon Races, Atlantica 10k Race, 5k Corporate, 2k Kids Run and a 2k Charity Walk and Fun Run.
The runners, who have registered so far, will also be included in the draw. The winner of this fabulous package will be announced on the second week of December.
The Limassol Marathon GSO Feedback competition ended on the 31st of October and the winner will be announced on the 5th November. We sincerely thank all those who participated, and gave us their valuable feedback.
About The Limassol Marathon GSO
Now in its fifth year, the Limassol Marathon GSO is a major International athletic event which includes a full Marathon, Half marathon [...]
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News | October 7th, 2010No Comments »
Take advantage of the training week and enjoy free advice from the experts.
Want to achieve a Personal Best Time? Want to make a difference? Test your strength? …Whatever your wish, we can now help you achieve it by taking 2 easy steps.
Step 1: Register in any of the Limassol Marathon Events
Step 2: Book your accommodation at Atlantica Oasis 4* Superior Hotel (36€ pp/night)with us. As quick and simple as that. You can now enjoy Training sessions and expert advice for free!
Featuring Eamonn Martin and UKA coach Alan Newman, Training Week also includes a Race Clinic and 1 to 1 advice.
Sample Training Sessions:
Easy morning runs on road and beach path
Introduction to interval training and fartlek
Conditioning, mobility and core stability
Race rehearsal runs on the course
Stretch and Strides
Recovery Run
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News | September 24th, 2010No Comments »
Even stronger support to the Limassol Marathon GSO 2011
The Limassol Marathon GSO, the Official National Marathon Championship of Cyprus, holds the crown as the Marathon center of the Island, and nothing will change that! The organizers, Limassol Municipality, GSO – Cyprus’ oldest Athletic Organization and OEM – the organization company, are again joining forces with all the Authorities and other prestigious private organizations in order to make this biggest athletic event more successful.
It is highly impressive that their efforts are supported by the Cyprus Tourist Organization, Cyprus Police, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health, Limassol Chamber of Commerce, the Limassol Tourist Development Company, the Technological University, Civil Defense, the Cyprus Scouts, Cyprus Athletics Organization, KOEAS and so many more.
It is worth mentioning that the much awaited proclamation of the Limassol Marathon GSO 2011, taking place on the 20th February, was recently made at a specially organized event. Honored by the presence of the Minister of Education and representatives from all the above boards and organizations, the organizers and hosts were overwhelmed by the response. The Mayor of Limassol Mr. Andreas Christou, the President of GSO Mr. Neoklis Thoma and the Director of the [...]
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News | September 7th, 2010No Comments »
At an event in Limassol Tuesday of last week, the Mayor of Limassol Mr Andreas Christou, the Chairman of GSO Sports Club Mr Neocles Thoma and the Marathon Organising Director Mr Spyros Spyrou jointly announced next year’s Limassol Marathon event for the 20th February 2011. At the event, which took place in the presence of his excellency the Minister of Education Mr. Andreas Demetriou, the organizers also honoured and gave prizes to the Cypriot runners of 2010 Marathon races who had made record times in the various categories.
The organizers took the opportunity to repeat their determination and commitment to making the Limassol Marathon Cyprus’ biggest running event and one of the most popular Marathons in Europe. They also announced some changes and improvements such as moving the Start and Finish point on “Molos” pedestrian area and the inclusion of a new 5K Corporate race. With regards to participation, the organisers are optimistic to over-double the 400 figure of last event’s foreign participants.
Another dimension of the Limassol Marathon is its charity character. From last year’s event, more than 10,000 euro was collected which was delivered last week at the Announcement Event to Europa Donna Cyprus and to Make [...]
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News | May 25th, 2010No Comments »
“Participation in the Limassol Marathon GSO of 28th February are developing beyond our best expectations” said in a press conference to present the events sponsors Spyros Spyrou, the Marathons Organisational Manager.
Our target for the first year to go global, which was for 500 foreign runners and as many as that from Cyprus is to be exceeded. Apart from this, the response for the charity walks is also great. 5 charity organizations are directly related to the event these being the following:
Make a Wish – an organization for children with Cancer.
Volunteer Doctors – an organization to aid people in need because of conflicts or disasters abroad.
Europa Donna Cyprus – an organization fighting breast cancer.
The Association in Support of people with Alzheimers.
Children in Need (Nicosia section).
At the press conference Spyrou took the opportunity to thank all the sponsors saying that “without the support and trust of them we could not create and grow this fascinating event for Limassol and Cyprus as a whole”. A special reference he made to the Main Sponsor, the Cyprus Tourism Organisation which was the first one to declare their support and who enabled the organisaers to move ahead.
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