One participant in the 2006 Cayman Islands Marathon was so impressed with the race that he decided to memorialize his experience in a book called The Cayman Islands Marathon Experience, which has now been published and is available to the public at local bookstores.
Canadian author and veteran marathon runner Malcolm Anderson was in Cayman last week to sign copies of his book which documents the experiences of many of the runners in the Cayman Islands Marathon, half-marathon and 4-person relay through testimonials and stories. The publication also contains anecdotes from the volunteers, the winners, the sponsors and the organisers and pictures from the event.
While on island, he presented copies of the book to H.E. Governor Stuart Jack and to Hon. Alden McLaughlin, Minister of Sports.
Anderson is also writing a book about his experiences at the Walt Disney Marathon and the Athens (Greece) Marathon and the Cayman Islands Marathon will also be included in that publication.
“We are very proud that Malcolm chose to write a book about our race,” says Rhonda Kelly, Race Director for the Cayman Islands Marathon. “To be in the company of such prestigious races as Walt Disney and Athens is an honour. I hope that the public will show its support for this local race by purchasing a book. It is a great, easy read and it will be fun to read about the experiences of people that you know and work with. Reading the inspirational stories of novice and veteran runners will also be great motivation to start training for this year’s race.”
Part of the proceeds from the sale of the book will go to the Cayman Islands Cancer Society, which is one of the Marathon’s charities.
The Cayman Islands Marathon Experience is on sale at Hobbies & Books and Book Nook for CI$18.
The Cayman Islands Marathon takes place on Sunday, 2 December 2007. For more information about the Marathon, half-marathon or 4-person relay, log on to www.CaymanIslandsMarathon.com, call Sue Greene on 946.8822 or email info@CaymanIslandsMarathon.com.
