At Adventure Time Travel, we transform marathon travel into a premium, personalised adventure and we offer much more than just race entries and accommodations. Our packages include guaranteed entry and a week of meticulously planned events, ensuring you have an unforgettable, OMG lifetime experience. Our events are fun, creative, and…
Getting past your excuses
There are only two choices: Make Progress or Make Excuses Preventing Excuses As humans, we are fantastic at picking from a wide range of excuses to limit our capabilities. If we cannot get past these excuses often, they prevent us from achieving our goals. What is the difference between the…
Winter Training Staple: Trail Running
Winter has set in, and with it often comes a drop in enthusiasm and motivation. But if you want to make it to the finish line, you’ll have to keep working hard. The good news is that, to keep that motivation high, you can try out some trail running. It’s…
Adventure Time Travel’s Anna Liptak celebrates finishing all six major marathons
Adventure Time Travel founder and managing director Anna Liptak recently finished her Abbott Major six star journey – but as always, the journey there is as inspiring as the achievement itself. The Abbott World Marathon Majors consist of six iconic races: New York, Boston, Chicago, Berlin, London, and Tokyo. Each…
Why Hill Running Is a Game-Changer for Marathon Training
Marathon running, even for a non-runner just out to do the distance, is hard and will exact a significant toll on the body. When we consider training, we refer to systems – neural, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, energy, digestive, hormonal, thermoregulatory. The challenge of the marathon and its attendant fatigue may affect many,…
Buen Camino: A Week on the Camino de Santiago
Embarking on the Camino: Our Journey Begins in St Jean Pied de Port As the first light of dawn stretched across the walled city of St Jean Pied de Port, our hearts brimmed with excitement. Nestled in the French Pyrenees, this charming town isn’t just a scenic destination—it’s the iconic…
From New York to Boston: Andrew McKay’s Journey to Six-Star Glory
What started as a passion has taken Andrew McKay across the globe—and now, it’s about to earn him a place in one of the most elite clubs in marathon history: the Abbott Six Star Finisher Medal. As a senior project manager for Mossop Construction + Interiors in SA, Andrew is…
REFLECTION ON NEW YORK MARATHON 2013
“I have now completed eight marathons. The New York Marathon is the one to consider if one intends to run ONE marathon in one’s life! Running a marathon certainly isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. However, if running a marathon is on your “bucket list” then you should seriously consider doing…
Your Ultimate Guide to the London Marathon: Travel, Packing and Bucket List Experiences
Whether it’s your first time in London or you’re a seasoned traveller, we’ve put together everything you need to know—from the best ways to get to our hotel to must-see sights, packing tips, and local recommendations. Getting to the Waterloo Novotel Hotel (Lambeth) from Heathrow Airport London is a well-connected…
Your First Few Months of Marathon Training: The Essentials
Congratulations on setting a Big Hairy Goal—training for a marathon! Whether this is your first 42.2K or you’re returning after a break, the first few months of training are all about building a strong foundation. Success in marathon training isn’t about running long distances right away—it’s about starting slow, building…
Train Smarter with Anna Liptak’s 6-Month Marathon Program
Training for a marathon is an exciting yet challenging journey. But with the right plan and expert guidance, it can be incredibly rewarding. That’s why I created the 6-Month Marathon Program—a comprehensive, step-by-step training plan designed for runners who are already comfortable running 10km and are ready to take their…