A quick post because I have to pack and get to the airport – I’m going to Washington, DC – well actually Crystal City, Virginia – for a “Launch” party for the upcoming Star Mega Do 4 mega trip. Huh? This must sound as crazy to a runner as marathon training sounds to a frequent … Read More
Running Times Magazine – $5 for One Year Subscription!
Take advantage of this Special Pre-Summer Blowout Sale and subscribe to Running Times for only $5.00 plus FREE Delivery! Here is the LINK. I have never seen this magazine at a price this low. I just purchased it, and the only proviso is that, before the transaction is complete, the website keeps asking you if … Read More
Free Kayak Pro App (Starbucks’ “Pick of the Week”)
Kayak is one of the most popular travel websites, and the Kayak App is listed as the #1 Mobile Travel App. I don’t think a day goes by that I don’t use both the Kayak website and the Kayak App. When I am researching hotels, airports or car rentals (and When am I not researching travel?), it is … Read More
Manhattanhenge Returns this Wednesday & Thursday!
As you can see from this post, Manhatanhenge is making two rounds in NYC. You can read all about it below, and also check out the photo I took from my rooftop on May 30th. When the sky is clear, it is phenomenal. When its not…. well, you know. At present, the weather forecast for Wednesday … Read More
Top 20 List ~ Contrasting Airplane Travelers with Marathon Runners
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
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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.