Will Run For Miles

On the Zensah Arm Sleeve Giveaway post I asked people to leave a comment as to what is important to them from a fitness perspective when choosing a hotel. The most common response was that the hotel be in close proximity to the expo and start of the race. (query: why didn’t anyone mention that the hotel … Read More

These days there are lots of themed races.  There’s often a gimmick.  Whether you want a Rock n’ Roll race, or a costume race, a red dress race, or one where you roll around in mud, it can be found. But this is a blog for people who love to run and love to travel, so … Read More

According to this Wall Street Journal Article, Amazon will be offering $10 gift cards for $5 on AmazonLocal.com tomorrow (Tuesday). The idea is that the 5 bucks will draw new customers to AmazonLocal, which offers a product similar to Groupon and Living Social. Please note: Will Run For Miles may have a financial relationship with some of … Read More

Chuck “Marathonjunkie” Engle I love Zensah compression items. Not only are they functional, but they come in great colors and look really cool! At Charleston Marathon, wearing a Punk Rock Runners shirt and Zensahs According to their website: Based on the Italian word “SENZA” meaning to be “without” so too should athletes be “without limits.” … Read More

Oh my, Amex is really outdoing itself.  As reported by Dan’s Deals, today only, if you donate $5 on your synced American Express Card to the Austin Children’s Shelter, you’ll get a $10 Statement credit! first, if you haven’t done so already, sync your American Express card with Twitter (see prior blog posts). second, Tweet #AmexAustin10 (you … Read More

The Amex synching promos continue! Now, they span from Twitter to Foursquare to Facebook! see: https://sync.americanexpress.com/ And, just when I was yawning at the Twitter Synch promos- they came out with a good one! Spend 10 dollars at BestBuy, tweet, get 10 dollars back on your statement! Details here: https://sync.americanexpress.com/twitter/offerterms/F120590006 Keep ’em coming! (hat tip … Read More

American Express has been coming at us so fast and furious with promotions that I’m honestly considering renewing my card next year!  First, it was the Small Business $25 promotion, then a series of promotions involving checking in on Foursquare where you sync your Amex to Foursquare. The most recent promotion of this genre is … Read More

When I decide to travel to an out-of-town race, it is key to: (1) register for the race; (2) make travel arrangements; and (3) make hotel or other lodging arrangements.   It goes without saying that training for the event and getting to the race uninjured are paramount.  When booking your hotels directly, keep in mind that: (a) there may … Read More

Just follow the instructions here! AmazonMP3 You’ll be taken to an Amazon.com page that instructs you to click a button, which will: Connect your Amazon.com and Twitter accounts. (If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so). A window will pop up when you connect your Amazon.com and Twitter accounts … Read More

I confess.  I’m a travel bug.  I’m a marathon bug.  I want to travel everywhere.  I want to run everywhere. I’ve never been to Singapore, but it fits in the category of  “I’ve never been there but would love to visit someday,” along with about a zillion other places.  So, this morning I learned from … Read More