Marjorie Brinton

Big Sur: Sensory treat of wind, waves and vistas

The Big Sur International Marathon follows one of the most majestic coastlines in the world. Not a fast course by any means with relentless hills and the potential for cold weather and heavy winds, it’s the scenery that attracts most marathoners to this race.

Marjorie Brinton can be reached at runswim55@gmail.com

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