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It was my first time to Paris and there wasn’t really any good information as to where the expo actually was. If you search online, you won’t be able to find the address of the place, but it’s right above the metro station – Porte de Versailles.

How to get there: There are many ways to get there via metro, bus, taxi. I’ll give you directions how to get there by train.

Leaving from Metro station: Charles de Gaulle Etoile
Destination Metro Stop: Porte de Versailles
Metro lines (mo): green M12

There are 2 options:

Option A:

Take ‘1′ line – destination Chateau de Vinciennes
Off at Concorde
Take M12 destination Marie D’Issy
Off at Porte de Versailles

Option B:

Take ‘6′ line – destination Nation
Off at Pasteur
Take M12 Destination Mairie D’Issy
Off at Porte de Versailles

Once you are out of the train station, you can’t miss it. It’s the building with all the flags. There will be a huge blue banner that says “Paris Marathon Expo”. Anyways just follow the crowd of other runners. If you are really lost, just ask someone. 99% of the people there understand english. The 2010 marathon expo was in the very last building.

Oh, they also gave us pretty cool plastic tank top look alikes to keep us warm prior to the marathon. Race morning is pretty cold so this helped a bit.

The Paris Marathon is quite large, hosting just over 40,000 runners with 8000 of these sports are reserved for travel agencies and other elite runners. So, keep that in mindwhen you look at the runner registration counter ont he front page of the marathon. To get a discounted marathon rate, register before the count gets to 22,000. The Paris Marathon is NOT a lottery based system. It’s first come first served. This marathon sells out in less than 2 months, so book fast.

After registering for the race there is no info package sent to you. There is no confirmation letter or letter to tell you your bib number. Your confirmation is updated on their website and you’ll see your name in their database. Don’t forget you need a doctors’ note to run the marathon.

The Paris Marathon does send out plenty of email reminders leading up to the race day. If you’re a female runner and interested. I received an email from Asics looking for a female representative of the race. Don’t really know how it worked but you could submit yourself to be THE face of female runners for the Paris Marathon. This is your shot at fame!! lol.

Back to the doctor’s note. You can either mail it in or bring it with you to the marathon expo when you pick up your race kit. ALso before you go to the Marathon Expo, it will be handy if you know your runner #. If you didn’t remember to write it down (like me), the information desk can always help you find your bib number.

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Dryline BalaClava is from the Running Room.  It provides great protection against the elements.  You can wear sunglasses or a visor underneath the balaclava. It also fits close to your skin, has mesh area for your mouth so you can breath and the hot air doesn’t get trapped in your hat.  This will keep you warm when running in the winter.

Dryline Headband from the Running Room is if you’re not into the full head coverage.   This headband will draw perspiration from your skin to the garment surface, keepingyou warm and dry while running.  This covers your forehead, ears and back of your head.

I would get the Windpro Bandana to combine with the Dryline Headband to protect your neck, chin and from getting chapped lips.

Remember to take your balaclava off before you walk into any store, they might think you are there for other purposes besides getting a refreshing drink……Speaking from experience….

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1. Shirts – Dress in layers.  Typically I would wear a wicking long sleeve to wick away the moisture from my skin.  If it is really cold outside ie -10c I would add a light fleece on top to insulate my body from the cold weather, and then top it off with a light windbreaker jacket.   Depending on the temperature I would add or remove a fleece layer.   Usually runners should dress for weather that is slightly warmer than it is.  You should feel slightly cold when you walk outside.  If you are warm when you walk outside, then you need to remove a layer.   You don’t need to worry about getting sick, you will generate a lot of heat and sweat when you run and your body will get warmer.
2. Pants – Usually I wear running pants that have a thermal interior and a dense outer shell for wind, snow or rain protection.
3. Head and hand accessories – I always wear my running cap to keep the snow out of my eyes and to block the wind.  I found that if I ran without my cap I usually get a headache afterwards.   If it’s really cold outside or snowing I wear my bellaclava to protect my face.   For my hands, I usually have really warm hands so I hardly use gloves.  But on the extremely cold days I turn to my Nike running gloves.
4. Accessories – If you run in the evenings, make sure you remain visible.  It’s hard for drivers/cyclists to see you at night and hard for you to see the road.  One advice is to stay off the roads although it’s tempting when you see the are roads clear.  The roads might be icy or snow on the ground and makes it hard for vehicles to stop.    You can buy a light to attach to your running belt or jacket so drivers/cyclists can see you.   You can buy or attach reflective strips on your clothes.
5. Finishing your run – If you run don’t stop and if you do stop don’t start again.  You’re clothes will be wet from your sweat and you will be sweating so if you stop in cold weather you will definitely get sick.  Make sure you keep moving.
6. Slow down – The sidewalks and roads are slippery.  Keep your strides short and low.  Don’t try to race down a hill.  Run with your feet lower to the ground to reduce the risk of slipping, falling or straining muscles.

In the end, have fun and enjoy the beautiful scenery.   When fresh snow falls it really feels like you are running in a winter wonderland.

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Just going back to the previous note, I know the marathon is sold out for public registration but if you still want to try to get into the marathon there may be a way through travel agencies in your country.   MarathonTours offers gauranteed acceptance if you pay for their travel package and include an extra $195 USD for the marathon.  Here’s their link.   For other countries check out here.

I mapped out the new Paris Marathon 2010 Route. The city is extending their Tramway and required construction on one of the routes of the marathon specifically Boulevard Soult. Here is the new marathon map that I mapped out on mapmyrun. Who said you can’t see Paris in one day.

The marathon starts at the Champs-Élysées and runs by the Place de la Concorde, Louve Museum, Hotel de Ville, Place de la Bastille, Chateau de Vincennes, Notre Dame Cathedral, Orsay Museum, Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais, Trocadero and finishes back at the Champs-Élysées.

Link to the Paris Marathon
PDF version
Google Map Version

Paris Marathon 2010 Elevation Chart

Note:  I mapped out the Paris Marathon according to the street by street directions on their website.  I’m off by 0.4 miles somewhere.

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