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Join Richard Diaz and his guest, past insightCuba ambassador, Coach Jenny Hadfield as they discuss an exotic running vacation: The Havana Cuba Half Marathon

Running a marathon is exhilarating enough—but what if you could travel to a foreign country and enjoy a unique perspective on the event? Cuba’s Marabana Havana Marathon may be the perfect option.

Photo credit: Jenny Hadfield

By coach Jenny Hadfield

 Cuban Coffee is known for its strong, sweet taste. It is traditionally made by mixing in sugar with the finely ground dark roasted coffee before the brewing begins and is served espresso style. 

InsightCuba pioneered legal people-to-people travel to Cuba, allowing thousands of U.S. travelers to experience the thrills and delights of this fascinating country. 

In 2002, I met Michael, who was stricken with childhood leukemia. It wasn’t by chance. I had joined Team in Training to raise money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society and was Michael’s sponsor. I was raising money— and running a marathon—for him.

During my nine months of training, I participated in a bunch of 5- and 10k races, and a half-marathon, and felt amazed by the bonds and camaraderie between runners all across the country and from all over the world.  This was my first marathon and I was hooked.