Training for a marathon requires a 4-5 month commitment of early morning runs in all weather conditions, careful eating, cross training, and lots of rest. When our family vacation falls in the middle of a training season, I have to figure out ways to fit in my training. Last week we were on vacation with … Continue reading Vacationing Experientially
Active vacations
Best Post-Race Party Ever
Running a race is fun but the post-race party is a big part of the race experience too. Many races I have done have post-race parties with music and lots of beer. The Rock ’n' Roll Marathon series is well known for having a concert after their races. It was a real treat to see … Continue reading Best Post-Race Party Ever
Packing for Race Day
I have been making a list of all the things I need to pack for the race in Tokyo. This is a big trip and I want everything to go smoothly. One of the worst feelings for a runner is getting to the start line of a race and realizing that you don’t have some … Continue reading Packing for Race Day
Active Vacations
This past weekend was the Super Bowl and it made me recall last year when I watched the big game on a cruise ship in the Caribbean. My husband and I were part of the Caribbean Running Cruise organized by John Bingham and Jenny Hadfield. The cruise was a great way to get … Continue reading Active Vacations
Two Feet or Four
I took a vacation to a dude ranch in Montana recently and spent a week riding a horse and moving cattle. It was an incredible experience. The scenery in Montana is breathtaking and the abundance of wildlife inspired me and my travel companions to start an informal game of Animal Bingo (nobody won since we … Continue reading Two Feet or Four
Adventures of a Funatical Runner 