Running to catch a plane In jest, I prepared a list of contrasts and similarities between the “Frequent Marathon Runner” (aka Maniac) on the one hand, and the “Frequent Airplane Flyer” on the other. 20. Maniacs look to collect stars, flyers gaze out airplane windows at stars. 19. Both want strive to attain a … Read More
To be a Maniac Marathoner and a Frequent Flyer
As previously mentioned, I’ve been fortunate enough (or crazy enough) to join my passion for running marathons with my passion for travel (and hold down a full time job at the same time). So now that I’ve added crazy travel into my mix, my mother doesn’t just say “you’re NOT running that marathon, ARE YOU?” on … Read More
500 Hilton Honors Points for Listening to a 2 Minute Sales Pitch!
Just a day or two ago, I phoned Hilton to check on a reservation I have for this weekend. Hugh, the helpful employee asked me if, at the end of the call, I’d like to be transferred to another Hilton representative to hear about a vacation offer and to receive 500 points “just for listening.” … Read More
$49 for a Kindle – Maybe Time to Buy One?
I’ve always been curious about the Kindle/Nook/bookreader thing, but I haven’t yet taken the plunge and bought one. Well, today, I saw that Amazon Local has a free voucher worth $20 off a refurbished Kindle on Amazon.com, making the price $49 after discount. All you need to do is go to this link, get the … Read More
Winners Announced: Athlete’s Book of Home Remedies, by Jordan Metzl
We recently ran a contest for a giveaway of two copies of the new book by Dr. Jordan Metzl, entitled Athlete’s Book of Home Remedies, published by Rodale, Inc. In the POST, I asked for the readers to leave comments offering his/her suggestions on how they handle travel to competive events. There were some great tips, including: ensure adequate hydration get to … Read More
Free download – CD by Walter Midi Group!!!
One year ago, the Walter Midi Group released its CD entitled “And Then You Woke Up.” It’s great rock n roll – and, if you’re a runner, you might enjoy loading the tunes on your iPod and going for a run. The CD is available for sale in all the wonderful, usual places you’d expect: … Read More
100 free SPG points by liking Starwood on Facebook
With this LINK, if you “LIKE” Starwood Preferred Guest (i.e., the loyalty entity for Sheraton, Westin, W, etc) on Facebook, and enter the contest to win 100,000 points, you will get 100 points. Its not much, but its easy and fun…. and you never know, right? Please note that Will Run For Miles has financial … Read More
Update: I signed up for the Radisson Promos – you can too! (and today’s the last day for the Book Giveaway)
UPDATE: I woke up at 1 am to register for the Radisson “Big Night Giveaway” (limited to the first 100,000) and the Country Inn and Suites “Buy One, Get One” (limited to first 35,000) promos (once the promo went live, it was easy. In addition to signing myself up for the promos, I signed my … Read More
Radisson Hotel’s “Big Night Giveaway”
A few days ago, at this post, I discussed Club Carlson (the hotel loyalty program for Radisson Hotels, Country Inn and Suites, Park Plaza Hotels and Park Inn Hotels). I indicated that a big promotion is on its way, and gave a code for additional points when joining Club Carlson. Unfortunately, the link for the … Read More
The Naked Man, Part Deux
As you may recall, about two weeks ago, I wrote about my flash run-in with a man in a certain state of undress in the sauna of a hotel. The post is located here. I was certain then, and am certain now, that his exposure was innocent, that he had no idea the facility was co-ed, that the … 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.