Will Run For Miles

Hey! They have Vanilla in Israel! 30 Years ago, my parents took the whole family to Israel.  Everyone that is, except me.  They said they were not taking me because it was my summer after the second year of law school and it was important for me to work.  The real reason – though they … Read More

File this one under – I learn something new every day! ( http://www.digdang.com/image/fry_mastercard/10525) With the much anticipated US Airways – American Air merger announcement, many of us have been pondering how to top off the miles and bonuses we have in each of these airlines.  After all, at some point in the merger, the miles … Read More

shirt available at zazzle (photo:www.WillRunForMiles.com) On January 7, 2012, I was one of the lucky people to take advantage of a limited promotion for the American Express Platinum Card, which had a huge sign up bonus of 100,000 points, thanks to this post by Travel Summary.  This was a “deal” that apparently existed, via Credit … Read More

Superbowl 2014 will be in New Jersey in February 2014.  If you are even thinking about going to it, now is the time to book your hotel. While some people will stay near the Meadowlands, or perhaps, at airport hotels in Newark, New Jersey, many will choose to make a New York City weekend out … Read More

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