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VCM runners set sights on Prague

Hundreds of runners competing in next month’s Vienna City Marathon (VCM) are expected to take part in the Prague Marathon set to take place on 9 May.

While VCM organisers expect "significantly more than 30,000 participators" on 18 April, many Austrian and foreign athletes – including the Austrian Times one-man team – have set their sights on the Prague International Marathon.

Competing over the half marathon distance in the VCM is regarded as the perfect opportunity as a final test of form before the big day less than a month later.

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Go to www.vienna-marathon.com to sign up for the VCM, while www.praguemarathon.com offers all information for those planning to take on the infamous 42,195 kilometres in the Czech capital.

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Internationally operating coach travel company Eurolines offers affordable and convenient connections to the Czech capital from several cities everyday.

>> www.eurolines.at

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The Austrian Times recommends the Hotel Jalta and the Plaza Alta Hotel for your stay in Prague.

Hotel Jalta, a four star deluxe resort, is located in the city’s majestic Wenceslas Square, a famous Prague landmark. Situated within walking distance of the main train station and three metro stations, it is the ideal starting point for sightseeing.

The hotel features a fitness room and a casino, while all of its 94 rooms include high-speed internet access, a hi-fi stereo CD player and satellite TV, while the

Visit www.hoteljalta.com or call +420 222 822 111 to book a room and for more information about its special packages such as the Jewish Prague package, the Honeymoon package and the Family package.

The four star Plaza Alta Hotel is the ideal place for business travellers since it is located just 20 minutes from the airport and offers easy access to the D8 motorway and various train and metro stations.

Go to www.plazahotelalta.com or call +420 220 407 082 for more information.

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The Austrian Times can recommend the following books – both published in German – on the great topic of Marathon running:

"Faszination Marathon" is a magnificently illustrated recount of the sport’s history.

Faszination Marathon
published by Südwest Verlag
(www.suedwest-verlag.de)
hard cover, 256 pages
ISBN: 978-3517082356

"Das große Buch vom Marathon" gives a detailed overview of Marathon training methods.

Das große Buch vom Marathon
published by Copress
(www.stiebner.com)
hard cover, 288 pages
ISBN: 978-3767910164

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