Will Run For Miles

Our friends at Club Carlson are at it again.  Earlier this week, there were some posts about a Country Inn and Suites promotion. Today, I learned of a new Radisson Promo (HT to chrisljo at Flyertalk). The new promo is called One for One, and its a “stay one night, get one night free” deal. … Read More

Above: postcard from original Expo 67 in Montreal.  Below: start of  2012 Oasis Rock n Roll Montreal Marathon & 1/2 Marathon  Last weekend I went to Montreal.  The decision was made a year earlier, when I spent barely one day in Montreal during the Star Mega Do 3 trip, and knew that I had to … Read More

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Mea culpa, I hang my head in shame.  I could just kick myself….  Yesterday, I was in such a rush to make an online purchase (Cowboy boots from Rue La La) that I committed the cardinal sin ————————–>  I forgot to check my favorite shopping portal – Ultimate Rewards (the shopping portal associated with the Chase Sapphire … Read More

You might have already heard, or you might not have heard, or you might have heard and forgotten….but this Saturday, September 29, 2012 is Museum Day! The event is sponsored by Smithsonian Museums: In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, who offer free admission everyday, Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine … Read More

Toby Tanser is an amazing man.  He began a charity called Shoes4Africa collecting running shoes here in North America and distributing them in Africa.  But that wasn’t enough – he built a school in Kenya and is now on a mission to build the first public children’s hospital in Africa.  I have known Toby for … Read More

What a pleasant surprise – as a Hyatt Visa Card holder, I received an email invitation from Chase to an upcoming culinary event at the Andaz 5th Avenue. The email says: Come celebrate the exciting new features of the Hyatt Credit Card at a private culinary and beverage event, offered only to Hyatt Credit Cardmembers. You and a guest will … Read More

Some hotels just know how to do things right.  I’ve always felt that way about Kimpton Hotels.  To me, Kimpton Hotels represent everything that’s right about luxury boutique hotels, without any negative attitude.  I only have two complaints about Kimpton Hotels.  First, there aren’t enough of them.  Second, they can sometimes be out of my price range.  Maybe its … Read More

Last week I called upon readers of Will Run For Miles to share their packing lists, with an emphasis on traveling to marathons or ultra-marathons.  Mary Harvey, a marathoner and ultra-marathoner extraordinaire, responded with her “list.”  Wow, its exhaustive!  I wouldn’t pack everything on the list, but, its an excellent checklist.  There are a few items I … Read More

Become a member of Scott Shared Values and get $5 in Amazon MP3 Credit! (HT to Dealnews) Its very simple, just go to this page – sign up for Scott Shared Values – and claim the credit. I’m going to do it – I want to buy the new CD by the Avett Brothers, the … Read More