(photo:www.WillRunForMiles.com) So there we were, walking down a winding street in the Old part of Istanbul, on our way from the Grand Bazaar to the Spice Market.  On this street, there were many fabric stores and stores brimming with cheap, unappealing clothing.  At the entrance to one store, I saw some particularly creepy children mannequins.  … Read More

In the ongoing series of Cuckoo for Jogging Maps, I’d like to thank Andrew for sharing the jogging map from the Dallas Marriott City Center. the map also includes written directions – pardon the fact that the photo is sideways….  (blogger can sometimes be frustrating, grrrrrrrrrrrrr). have you run in Dallas? Is this a good … Read More

Yesterday, a Will Run For Miles reader asked me whether travel insurance would cover the cancellation/interruption of a trip due to cancellation of a marathon, or other comparable event that is the basis for a trip.  The reader’s question was general, but motivated by the recent cancellation of the New York City Marathon due to … Read More

Well, I’m barely home, haven’t blogged yet about my whirlwind Star Mega Do trip last week…. I’m doing laundry, heading back to work, and BAM, it hits me.  I’m going to Istanbul in two days for two days.  Turkey for Turkey, you say?  First time. Excited. Hell, yeah. Only problem is, other than flights and … Read More

The Milepoint Plane (www.megado.com)  Leaving on a jet plane…….. I’m off on another adventure, this time to the Star Mega Do 4 – described as: A once-in–a– lifetime field trip for the world’s ULTIMATE travel junkies.    In my case, its twice in a lifetime, as I attended the Star Mega Do 3 last year.  … Read More

On a regular basis,Will Run For Miles showcases hotel jogging maps.  This map comes to us from Hyatt 48 Lex, on 48th Street and Lexington Avenue, in Manhattan.  The Map directs runners to Central Park, my home-away-from-home.  I like Hyatt jogging maps, they are the perfect size and durability.  A good souvenier, even if you … Read More

 A few years ago, Won’t Run For Miles and I spent July 4th week in Portland, Oregon (I ran the Foot Traffic Flat marathon that year on Sauvie Island – its a beautiful marathon).  Two things you should know about Won’t Run (other than his non-running).  First, he’s a Techie-kind of guy.  Second, he’s impatient … Read More

The other day I got this email from the Grand Poobah of the points and miles community, Randy Petersen.  The email is appropriately titled: This is a Pre-Boarding Announcement. The email went on to say: The waiting is almost over. Starting on Sunday, November 11, nearly 100 frequent flyers will board LH#457 headed for Frankfurt … Read More

I want to point out the links to some recent blog posts that will either get you “in” on some great deals, or will help you understand the workings of certain programs. Feel free to chime in with further comments or questions. 1. MommyPoints recently spoke at a seminar about obtaining status with the major … Read More