It was August, and the weather was great on both coasts. After one night in Baltimore, followed by three in Seattle, it was time to make our way from Seattle to Victoria, B.C. There were a few choices for passage. Although, a seaplane sounded interesting, I doubted Won’t Run had enough meds to ever make … Read More
8/10/13 – Laurie Harris 5K Race against Pancreatic Cancer – benefiting MSKCC
Update: On November 15, 2013, Laurie passed away. She was a beautiful person and a wonderful friend. She was courageous and fought this battle with grace and dignity. She touched so many people’s lives with her warmth and generosity. She will be dearly missed. This is what was written on the New York Road Runners … Read More
At First I Thought this was the Chintziest Jogging Map Ever!
Being a confirmed Jogging Map geek, when I checked into the Hyatt Arlington at Washington’s Key Bridge Hotel last month (for the Marine Corps Marathon), I excitedly asked “May I have a Jogging Map, please?” or perhaps I said “Do you have a Jogging Map?” I expected something all pretty and glossy, but to my … Read More
Share the Joy – BOGO Starbucks Holiday Special
Starbucks is running a new BOGO special, called Share the Joy. Dates: November 13- 17, 2013 from 2 pm to 5pm. Buy one holiday beverage and get a second one free – Choose from Gingerbread Latte, Caramel Brulée Latte, Peppermint Mocha, Skinny Peppermint Mocha and Eggnog Latte. ENJOY!
First2Board Thanksgiving Giveaway! $400 in Prizes!
The bloggers at First2Board are having a Thanksgiving giveaway! You can enter for a chance to win one of the following prizes: First Prize: $250 Target Gift Card Second Prize: $100 Marriott Gift Card Third Prize: $50 Starbucks Gift Card To enter, use this LINK, as well as the link provided on any of the First2Board bloggers’ websites now … Read More
Going to Portland, Oregon
This Veterans’ Day Weekend, I’m going to Portland, Oregon. I’m leaving early tomorrow morning and returning on a red-eye Monday night on United Airlines. I bought the tickets a while ago when there was a big sale on flights through ZFV. ZFV is the name given to the Philadelphia 30th St Train Station. UA has … Read More
Winners of the UA Devaluation Belts
Last Thursday, the night before the Mileage Plus Massacre, I was given 2 promotional runner belts by United Airlines at the NYC Marathon expo at the Javits Center. I held a giveaway here. All of the responses were good. My favorite 2 comments were by Frank and Elaine. Elaine’s comment put the UA devaluation in … Read More
Winner – Runnerbox Contest
I recently reviewed the July Runnerbox – which was filled with runner-related goodies! The review is HERE. The post included a giveaway of a Runnerbox gift box. Using Random.org, the winner was the third post, submitted by Lisa Pisek. She wrote: great idea, us runners love our swag!! Congratulations Lisa!
Win a United Airlines Devaluation Belt!
Yesterday, at the Expo for the New York City Marathon, the kind people at the United Airlines booth, gave me two of these nifty promotional runner belts to give away on my blog. What are they? I found this description for a similar product on Ebay: Sport Runner Fanny Pack Belly Waist Bum Bag Fitness … Read More
My 98th Marathon: the Marine Corps Marathon
While marathons take place year-round, it is specifically during the autumn time-frame ~ from mid-October to mid-November ~ when marathons are front and center for many runners. In the United States, the most notable large fall marathons include the Chicago Marathon, the Marine Corps Marathon, the New York City Marathon and the Philadelphia Marathon. I … Read More
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A New York frequent flyer who elegantly combines her passions for worldwide travel, running a gazillion marathons all over the globe and staying fit ... without sacrificing her fancy for good wine and food.