Let Virtual™ Marine Corps Marathon™ help you prepare for "the People's Marathon®."

Narrated by former US Olympic marathoner Don Kardong, this innovative video tours the scenic course from a runner's eye view, displays and describes course landmarks of historical significance, provides basic information and tips for race preparation, highlights important course characteristics (e.g., hills, windy stretches, road surfaces), and facilitates visualization for race preparation. For ordering information visit the Virtual Brands website: http://www.vbvideo.com

Join former US Olympian Don Kardong for an up close, runner's eye view of the 5K and 2.5 mile courses at America's most historic cross country venue, Van Cortlandt Park. This groundbreaking video will help you get mentally and physically prepared to tackle the Flats, the Cowpath, and the Back Hills on the legendary New York City course. In addition to course information, the video presents historical, logistical, and tactical information about cross country racing at Van Cortlandt Park. For ordering information visit the Virtual Brands website: http://www.vbvideo.com

WHAT THEY'VE BEEN SAYING ABOUT VIRTUAL CHICAGO AND VIRTUAL MARINE CORPS:

"...the videos give viewers a good idea of what to expect on race day, plus take some of the uncertainty out of racing in unfamiliar surroundings."
--Road Race Management Newsletter, July 2000


"Great job on all counts -- from script to filming to music to valuable information."
--Joe Henderson, noted author and Runner's World columnist

"The video...lets you see every turn, just as it will appear on race day.
....the photography was great, and made us eager to run a great marathon."
--Running Times, October 2000

"Many runners have heard about the power of visualization. Now it's easier than ever to tap into that power, thanks to a new set of videotapes that can help you visualize the upcoming races. The first two tapes in the series focus on The LaSalle Bank Chicago and the Marine Corps Marathon....Written and narrated by Don Kardong,...the tapes combine serious advice and a sense of humor. Mixing the two has always been Kardong's special talent."
--Runner's World, November 2000

"Even a Chicago resident would benefit from the VC [Virtual Chicago] video before running the Chicago Marathon because of the mile-by-mile tour of the course and what to expect at various points/mileage markers along the way.... I would say that...the videos would...be helpful for first-time runners of these races as well as veteran runners of the courses who want a visual refresher."
--Michael Sachs, Ph.D., The Sport Psychologist, December 2000

"Any potential (or for that matter, any past) runner of the Marine Corps Marathon or Chicago Marathon can only benefit by spending the 30 minutes to view each of these tapes. Each videotape is filled with a veritable cornucopia of useful information, which can be of great pragmatic help in preparing for a marathon or reliving the experience once the race is finished. Each video begins by giving general background information concerning the race..., completes a thorough tour of the course, and ends by giving the runner some very useful tips on training for, and completing the race. I personally found each of the virtual tours to be of great help."
--Joe Horvat, Ph.D., Exercise and Sport Psychology Newsletter, Fall 2000