This past Sunday, while most people were freezing their butts off, I was running in the ING Miami Marathon.  It began in the dark in downtown Miami next to the American Airlines Arena. Given my lack of training, and various recurring problems, I knew I’d be slow.  I’m OK with that (or, more accurately, I’ve … Read More

Greetings from sunny Florida – or as little kids say, Flordida. I’m nestled away at the Hyatt Regency Miami. Tomorrow is the Miami Marathon. Strange mix of guests here, as the TattooPalooza is going on at the same time. Oh what a bizarre mix of people! The ink. The ink! Here’s a jogging map from … Read More

Get Fit.Escape Zombies. Becomea Hero. Whattup with the Zombie craze? Why do we love them so? There are two new interactive iTune Apps (available for IOS, Windows and Android) – I must buy.  Zombies, Run! and 5K Training! Both are intended for interactive, fun, training – one geared to training for a 5K Race, the … Read More

There is an upcoming seminar at Tekserve on Monday, January 28th at 6pm, entitled Using Tech To Train For a Marathon or 5K.  Unfortunately, I can’t make it, because I’ll be in a plane, but I wish I could go.  It sounds like fun – something I’d love to attend and to cover on this blog. … Read More

 For those who’ve been following this blog, you’ll know that hotel jogging maps are featured on a regular basis.  There’s nothing like going out for a run or brisk walk when traveling, and seeing the sights around the town, or at least around the hotel, on foot.  And, doing some exercise on vacation really helps … Read More

Delta’s Website displays this photo with the words “A Change to the Way You Earn Status” (note: this is my rant.  I am sure there are lots of countervailing arguments, but this is my vent, my opinion and I own it.) It has long been speculated feared that Delta will make a move to a … Read More

Its hard to describe exactly how my marathon planning takes shape, but eventually it does.  Some marathons I choose because of the destination, others I choose because friends are going there. I don’t keep a good chart, computer file, or physical file of my race planning – so I am welcome to suggestions as to … Read More

A few months ago, I installed a toolbar for Mileage Plus Shopping Assistant.  The bonus was the usual 500 or 1000 points for signing up and utilizing this feature.  It wasn’t half bad, but my employer removed it when doing an update, and I quickly forgot about it. The thought came to mind: Promo sign-ups are … Read More

NYC Restaurant Week is coming!  NYC Restaurant Week is coming! Lunches are $25, dinners $38. For more details as to participating restaurants, the terms and conditions and to make reservations, click here:  NYC Restaurant WeekIn case you are curious, one of the restaurants I plan to go to lunch at is Rouge Tomate.  Why?  Because … Read More