Running the last ten miles of the New York City Marathon course a week or two before Marathon Sunday is a tradition among local New York City runners.
Race Report: Bahamas Marathon and Half Marathon
The Bahamas Marathon and Half Marathon is a great international winter running event that’s easy to get to – with an ocean front start and finish, affordable accommodations and an incredible family vacation destination, Marathon Bahamas is for you!
The Next Best Thing to Running the London Marathon is Watching it!
As I’ve mentioned before, I planned this trip to London hoping I would be accepted into the London Marathon. When that didn’t happen, I decided to go anyway. I love running around cities and towns that I travel to – and often just running can be as much or even more fun than running a destination … Read More
A Visit to Luxembourg and the ING Night Marathon
A year ago, in November 2014, I was wandering around the expo for the New York City Marathon at the Javits Center, in Manhattan. As I meandered through the various booths, I had a few conversations about running and travel. Out of the blue, three months later, I received an email inviting me to visit … Read More
Race Review: Pittsburgh Marathon 2015 #GameOnPGH
The Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and Half-Marathon were held on May 3, 2015. The first weekend of May happens to be an extremely popular marathon weekend. The Pittsburgh Marathon has been on my list for a long time and I decided that 2015 would be the year that I would run in the Steel … Read More
4 Weeks Until Pittsburgh Marathon! #GameOnPGH
Well, time sure flies, and the Pittsburgh Marathon is four weeks from today! The countdown begins!
Kyoto Marathon 2014 & Original Buff Giveaway
I spent 4 days in Kyoto, and 6 days in Tokyo. It was so special, I think that I was overwhelmed, that I didn’t know where to start writing or describing everything I saw and felt. I wrote so many blog posts in my mind, but somehow never actually put pen to paper. The highlight … Read More
This Girl Got Around in 2014!
2014 was quite a year for travel. 2014 brought me from my 100th marathon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Dubai, UAE, to Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan, to North Carolina three times, Virginia, Hawaii, Arizona and of course Maine. January. Baton Rouge, Louisiana: The Louisiana Marathon was my 100th Marathon – and what a marathon it … Read More
Jeff Zidell, Sr VP Hyatt Gold Passport Ran his 4th Marathon in a Blistering 3:33!
How does he do it? In addition to his top notch work as Sr VP of Hyatt Gold Passport, Jeff Zidell ran two marathons this fall – both sub 3:35!
I Accidentally Bought a Groupon While Running a Marathon! Next Time Turn off iPhone Notifications!
Avoid accidentally purchasing items on your iPhone by turning off notifications during activities such as marathons, especially when its raining cats and dogs (and monkeys!).