Visiting the Outer Banks of North Carolina in the summer, or for the Marathon? Here are my suggestions on where to stay, eat & run!
Read More2020 World Marathon Majors Tentative Dates
Are you planning ahead for the year 2020? Here are the tentative race dates, sign up/registration periods and cost of each World Marathon Major.
Read MoreThe fascinating article "Quintessentially Texan" delves into the author's personal path of finding and relating to the rich history and cultural identity of Texas. The author, who grew up in El Paso, felt cut off from the famous tales and images connected to Texas. But after reading a lot and seeing historical sites like the Alamo and the Fort Worth Stockyards, their viewpoint changed. The piece masterfully contrasts the past and present, emphasizing the lasting significance of locations such as the Alamo and the influence of cowboys and Longhorns on the mythology of Texas. It provides an insight into the profound respect and pride Texans have for the past and culture of their state.
10 Things I Did to Qualify for the Boston Marathon - Updated
Are you struggling to get faster or reach your goal? Here’s what I did to qualify for the 2018 Boston Marathon.
Read MoreHow I Ran Each Abbott World Marathon Major
Are you on a mission to finish all the World Marathon Majors? Learn how I was able to run each race and become a Six Star Finisher!
Read MoreTravel.Run.Repeat: Boston Marathon Travel Tips
Planning your trip to Boston for Marathon Monday? Check out my recommendations on where to stay, where to eat and what to do when you’re in Boston.
Read MoreTRRip: Nashville
Visiting the Music City? Here are my suggestions on where to eat, run and stay while you’re in Nashville.
Read MoreEat. Sleep. Run: Berlin
Making plans for your trip to Berlin and need some suggestions on where to stay and eat? Here is my dedicated post on where to eat, sleep and play when you visit Berlin for the marathon.
Read MoreA portion of the website vintagekidstuff.com is devoted to American Youth Hostels and offers insight into the background and relevance of this once-vibrant movement. When Monroe and Isabel Smith founded the American Youth Hostels Association in 1934, their goal was to give tourists inexpensive, exciting places to stay. Along predetermined itineraries, hostels were set up to let people explore the countryside and make new friends. All ages could become members, and many were drawn in by the allure of a secure place to sleep for just 25 cents a night. In spite of obstacles like the growth of car travel and shifting consumer tastes, hostelling has persisted in a modernized form. The website offers a nostalgic glimpse into the golden age of American Youth Hostels by showcasing vintage items like patches and pins.
TRRip Itinerary: Pittsburgh
Visiting Pittsburgh? Here are my suggestions on where to stay, eat and run!
Read MoreCalm, Cool and Collected: Staying Warm and Dry on Race Day
Lessons from the 2018 Boston Marathon. Here are my tips on how to stay warm and dry on race day when rain is in the forecast.
Read MoreA Letter from Hopkinton
Time of reflection: Standing poised and ready to embark upon my dream race, I look back on the life lessons that brought me here.
Read More2019 World Marathon Majors Tentative Dates
Tentative dates and sign up period for the 2019 Abbott World Marathon Majors.
Read MoreWhen I Am Weak: My Boston Marathon Hopeful Finish
Finishing the 2018 Disney Marathon was a miracle, literally. Read where I find my strength, what got me through a very tough training season and what's next for me.
Read MoreProduct Review: CEP Women's Dynamic+ Run Tights 2.0
My new favorite product in running apparel! Read my review on these CEP compression Dynamic+ Run Tights 2.0
Read MoreDon't Stop Believin': A Wheelchair Athlete's Journey to 26.2 miles and the People She Pushed Along the Way
A wheelchair athlete finishes the 2018 Disney World Marathon. Read about Team Corey's journey to run 26.2 miles and how they inspired people along the way.
Read MoreWhat To Do If You Don't Get Into A World Marathon Major
Tired and frustrated by failed attempts of getting into a World Marathon Major? You're not alone. Don't despair. Here are my suggestions on what to do next.
Read MoreHow to Maximize Your World Marathon Major Experience
Running a World Marathon Majors event? Here's my advice on how to maximize your experience.
Read MoreThe Best of Chicago: Where to Eat, Sleep, Run & Explore
Your guide for the Chicago Marathon weekend. Suggestions on where to eat, sleep, run & explore while in town for the marathon, business or vacation.
Read MoreRunstoppable: Mobility Impaired Team Shows What It's Like to Run Like a Girl
Team Corey, an all girl mobility impaired team trains for the Disney Marathon.
Read MoreEat. Sleep. Run D.C.
Traveling to D.C. for a race, business or vacation? Need suggestions on places to stay, eat or routes to run? Here's a list of my top favorite places to stay, eat and run. This might be helpful as well if you're running the Marine Corps Marathon. Review my recommendations here!
Read More7 Ways to Beat the Summer Heat
Summer is here! Here are 7 ways you can stay cool this summer while training.
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