Few marathons are in a class of their own. Months ago, a runner friend forwarded to me an interesting short description of the Le Marathon des Chateaux du Medoc. That marathon was held on September 11, 2004 in France. And after reading the passage, we were really excited and one of the friends said, “Shall we plan to run the marathon there within three years?”
Routed through 59 vineyards in the fabled villages of the Medoc region, this event appeals to the true connoisseur of fine runs. Where else do they ask you at the aid stations, "red or white wine, Madame?"
Routed through 59 vineyards in the fabled villages of the Medoc region, this event appeals to the true connoisseur of fine runs. Where else do they ask you at the aid stations, "red or white wine, Madame?"
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Thankfully, there is plain water if you so choose.
The course reads more like a wine list than a race course: Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Lynch-Bages, Pichon Lonqueville, Beychevelles among others. Accommodations are always a problem since the 8,000 runners overwhelm the small villages directly north of Bordeaux. We limit the number of guests on this trip to insure the quality of our services.
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A six night package includes accommodations for six nights in Bordeaux. Invitations are included to the pre-race "Milles Pate Party", and the next day recovery walk which is more a 9km wine tasting tour by foot. Our Exclusive Gala Banquet will be hosted by Chateau Giscours (a third growth classification) commencing with a wine tasting followed by a gastronomic celebration featuring typical Bordelais fare in an exceptional setting at the property.
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This trip appeals to those as interested in stimulating their palate as well as their hamstrings. Chateaux visits with wine tasting are scheduled in Pauillac, St. Julien, Margaux, St. Emilion and Cognac.
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This celebration of wine and running is a blend of comedic exercise unique to the French. Where else could you be passed by a bunch of grapes, a cork and Cirano de Bergerac in a staggering sprint to the finish?
I am thinking: training is important in any endeavor. Embarking on the marathon journey, we run, run and run. To participate in this France marathon nested in the vineyards, does it mean that we should start training on drinking wine? Otherwise, our legs would be wobbling after a few glasses of wine down our throat at the third water station.
I am also thinking: Pacesetters Club will be organizing a 30km long run on Sunday 13 November. Do you think the committee members on duty at the water station, after reading this posting, would offer: “red or white wine, Sir?”
Well, what do you think? … KC :-))
I am thinking: training is important in any endeavor. Embarking on the marathon journey, we run, run and run. To participate in this France marathon nested in the vineyards, does it mean that we should start training on drinking wine? Otherwise, our legs would be wobbling after a few glasses of wine down our throat at the third water station.
I am also thinking: Pacesetters Club will be organizing a 30km long run on Sunday 13 November. Do you think the committee members on duty at the water station, after reading this posting, would offer: “red or white wine, Sir?”
Well, what do you think? … KC :-))
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