Monday, September 27, 2010

Marathon Radio Program

click on the link below to listen to the Beirut Marathon Association radio Program on Radio Rotana Delta every Wednesday at 14:00 http://www.radiorotanadelta.com/ or Radio Rotana Delta frequency 100.9/102.0 fm.

Ambassadors preparing to Run the BLOM Beirut Marathon


Beirut Marathon Association launched the training program for the diplomatic missions in Lebanon, especially those that are willing to participate in the BLOM Beirut Marathon race 2010. Thereafter, the first training session took place yesterday in the afternoon on the arena of Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium with the participation of: the British Ambassador to Beirut, Frances Guy; the Spanish Ambassador, Juan Carlos Cavo; the ambassador of Belgium, Johan Der Camine; the Czech ambassador, Yan Cizek; the Romanian ambassador, Daniel Tanase; and the ambassador of Denmark, Jan Top Christensen.
The training session was held under the supervision the rock-climbing champion, Maxime Chaaya, who presented to the ambassadors a number of information relevant to the participation in the 42.195 Km-stance race in addition to the mechanism of this participation. Afterwards, he gave them some of the necessary physical instructions before running in the first training trial. The ambassadors showed seriousness and enthusiasm under the follow up and encouragement of the president of Beirut Marathon Association, Ms. May El Khalil. The event was attended by Ms. El Khalil, the Chairman of the Sports City, Mr. Riad El Sheikha, the Managing Director of the Association, Mr. Marc Dickinson, as well as by a number of members in the administrative body and the Association coordinator with foreign embassies and the UNIFIL, Ms. Mona Chor, who carried out all arrangements relevant to this step.
El Khalil expressed her gratitude to the foreign ambassadors for their interest and concern on keeping up with the training program in addition to the participation in the race under various headlines including the support of charities.
It is worth mentioning that the training program for the diplomatic missions will continue until the date of the BLOM Beirut Marathon race, on Sunday the 7th of next November, and it includes theoretical and practical courses.

BBM 2010 Registration Points

BLOM Beirut Marathon 2010
Registration points

The Beirut Marathon Association started the registration for the BLOM Beirut marathon 2010 which will take place on Sunday November 7, registration deadline October 15.

Registration points are:

Beirut Marathon Association offices – Hazmieh
BLOM Bank - all Branches
City Mall – Daoura
Le Mall – Sin El Fil
Virgin Megastore – all Branches
MY Mix – ABC Ashrafieh L2
BMA Stand – ABC Ashrafieh
Mike Sport – all branches
Rymco - Show room shiyyah
Infinity boutique - Down Town

Upon registration you will obtain the coupon that entitles you to receive your race number from November 3 to November 6 at the Marathon Expo (Normandie – Down Town).
For more info, kindly check www.beirutmarathon.org or call us at 05-959262.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Foreign Ambassadors prepare for the BBM 2010

Foreign ambassadors prepare themselves to participate in BLOM Beirut Marathon 2010
Beirut Marathon Association is organizing a training session for the ambassadors and representatives of foreign diplomatic missions in Lebanon, and for all who want to participate in BLOM Beirut Marathon 2010 which will occur on Sunday, the 7th of next November. The training session will take place at Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, Beirut, under the supervision of rock climbing champion, Maxime Chaaya, at 5 p.m.
The Association coordinator with foreign embassies, Mrs. Mona Chor, arranged the necessary steps related to this event which is a first of its kind.
It is worth mentioning that Beirut Marathon Association made a plan in order to reinforce the participation of Arab and foreign diplomatic missions in this year’s race.

Charity Press Conference







Beirut Marathon Association and BLOM Bank present the mechanism adopted for the participation of the charities in the BLOM Beirut Marathon race 2010, during a press conference held in the presence of sports and social personalities.

BMA visits the Ministry of Social Affairs


El Sayegh and El Khalil to promote the participation of associations in the BLOM Beirut Marathon race 2010

kilometer Sign at the Cornich Beirut


Beirut Marathon Association launched the training program for the BLOM Beirut Marathon race for 2010 in the presence of the Mayor of Beirut Mr. Bilal Hamad and other prominent sports personalities, the ceremony included the inauguration of the kilometer sign which is ground panels placed along the seaside from Ayn El Mraysseh- facing hard Rock Cafe

Friday, September 3, 2010

BMA Team Visits Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon


Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon meets
with the President of Beirut Marathon Association
Mutual agreement to increase participation
In the BLOM Beirut Marathon 2010