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Westin Hotels is recruiting experienced runners to serve as experts and trainers for guests participating in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon events.

The RunWESTIN concierges will be responsible for sharing their knowledge of marathon running and training to improve the performance of participants. They will act as personal marathon coaches, sharing advice and recovery tips with participants in addition to leading warm-up runs prior to the events.

Westin Hotels & Resorts and Le Meridien global brand leader Brian Povinelli, said: “Speaking as a passionate runner, the RunWESTIN Concierge is a dream job for running enthusiasts. It's an extraordinary opportunity to travel to amazing cities doing exactly what you love while inspiring others along the way, and get paid for it.”

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The search is not limited to running experts in the hospitality industry; avid runners who are interested in travel may also apply.

More than 400 candidates have been vetted for the positions so far, and applications close on June 30 2013.

Westin has partnered with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon series to offer VIP marathon packages for guests across seven race markets in North America.