Will Run For Miles

a few hours and a few beers after the finish of the Great Cranberry Island 50K Ultramarathon last year Sometimes we run to compete, sometimes we run to run, sometimes we run for the scenery, the beauty, the friendships, the serenity and the amazing LOBSTAH-FEST at the end.   In case you are looking for me, … Read More

A few days ago, after finishing a short run in Central Park, I walked past the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, on Fifth Avenue.  I laughed when I saw this sign: Well, sometime in the next week or so, Will Run For Miles will also have a little work done.  It will still look the same, and still focus … Read More

Yes, boys and girls, its Will Run For Miles’ favorite sale – the Patagonia 50% off sale. The sale began at midnight, and continues until July 31, 2012.  Shipping is free with $75 order.  Patagonia allows you to return items to the store, so I tend to overbuy online during the sale and return what … Read More

I’ve only flown on Southwest flights a few times, primarily because I don’t live in a Southwest hub.   However, friends who do live in Southwest hubs love the airline.  One reason is the ability to make flight changes or cancellations with few or no penalties.  Another is the Companion Pass, discussed below. Chase has just increased the sign-up bonuses on its Southwest Credit … Read More

Happy days are here again….. Its so nice when good deals come back.  Well now there are a number of Amex specials running concurrently.  I’m not even reporting all of them here, just two of them. As Milesquest reports, the Amex Shop Small special, where you check in on Foursquare and unlock specials at businesses … Read More

Nissan, a sponsor of the ING NYC Marathon is running a contest on Facebook –  the grand prize is round trip airfare, hotel accommodations, entry in the NYC Marathon and other assorted goodies. Here is the ENTRY.   This year, as in prior years, Nissan will be hosting a whole schedule of events.  Here’s the info … Read More

There is a Groupon for Park Plus Airport parking for three days for $11 (plus $4 service fee) —–> $15 in all.  Here is the LINK. If you are planning a three day or less trip from EWR anytime before November 1, 2012 (the expiration of the deal) then you may want to consider this … Read More

 Every now and then, we come across a brand we love.  This is how I feel about Insiders 1.  This is a company based in Brooklyn, New York that designs and sells a wonderful selection of hand- made leather items such as totebags, messenger bags, handbags and wallets.  The designs on the products feature scenes of various cities, such as … Read More

I anxiously waited on line at the nearest Starbucks because today was the day.  Free Starbucks Refreshers – a new beverage in berry or lime flavors.  I anticipated a refreshing beverage that reminded me of nice strolls on a boardwalk in the summertime….  The line moved swiftly.  The staff was friendly and enthusiastic.  Thoughts of … Read More

This morning, I received an email from Priority Club Rewards, the loyalty website for IHG hotels, including Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Indigo and Intercontinental offering a $25 gift card for every hotel booking through December 31, 2012.  The email states: GET A GIFT WHEN YOU BOOK BOOK AT OUR SITES. GET A $25 GIFT.Dear KATHY,Experience the … Read More