I had so much to recap about the Ragnar Niagara falls race itself here and here that I did not have a chance to tell you all about the amazing sightseeing highlights from Toronto and Niagara Falls. I had just over a day in each of the cities to check out as much as I could. Here are a few of my favorite snapshots. Sightseeing Highlights from Toronto and Niagara Falls Toronto, Canada We arrived in Toronto on Wednesday afternoon before the Ragnar race. Super easy flight from DC is less than … [Read more...]
Part 2 Ragnar Relay Niagara Falls
I am still on a high and still recovering from last weekend's Ragnar Relay Niagara Falls. This post picks up in the middle of the night on Friday after our second round of runs for van 2. In case you missed the first half of the recap you can find it here. Part 2 Ragnar Relay Niagara Falls Picking up where we left off-Van 2 had their second runs from about 12 am to 4 am on Friday night. One of the things we did differently this time was to get 2 hotel rooms near exchange 18. Our runners in … [Read more...]
Weekly Run Down Singapore Style
Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down. We are finishing up our epic trip to The Maldives and Singapore today. I can't wait to share more about our trip in another post but for now I am giving you a quick run down Singapore Style. Please forgive any weird formatting as I created this on my phone. Weekly Run Down Singapore Style Monday- Pool Bike Fitness ClassFirst time taking a spin class with an underwater bike. Interesting concept for sure. All of the resistance comes from … [Read more...]
Travel Essentials for Long Flights
Summer travel season is upon us! Air travel really is not what it used to be is it? With long security lines, frequent flight delays and smaller airline seats, it takes some prior planning to help make your flight as comfortable as possible. I have compiled a list of my must have travel essentials for long flights. Let's take a peek in my travel bag. Travel Essentials for Long Flights I start off with a hanging cosmetic bag that can attach on the airplane door or in an airport bathroom. … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Half Marathon Race Recap
Running a race in Philadelphia has been on my bucket list for a long time. When I heard a few of my running friends talking about the Philadelphia Half Marathon, I was not about to have FOMO. Given the fact that it was on my husband's birthday weekend, it was the perfect time to return to his old stomping grounds and plan a weekend with friends to celebrate. Philadelphia Half Marathon If you are a regular reader around here, you are aware that I was not exactly in half marathon shape. A … [Read more...]
5 Things To Love About A Weekend In NYC
Living in the DC area, we are certainly situated nicely to visit so many other cities on the eastern seaboard. Last weekend, the hubs and I took a quick weekend trip to NYC. It had been a while since I had visited and I forgot how much there was to love during our weekend in NYC. 5 Things to love about a Weekend in NYC Walking One of the best thing about visiting NYC is that you can walk almost everywhere and anywhere. I logged about 5 miles of walking each day. Living in the suburbs, … [Read more...]
Oh The Places You Will Go…Favorite Running Cities
It would be impossible to pick just one favorite city to run in! I've always believed the best way to see a city is on foot and why not put those feet into running shoes and log some miles? Sharing a few snapshots of my favorite running cities. Oh the places you will go...Favorite running cities Chicago Even though it was pouring down rain for most of my stay in Chicago, I loved running the Rock n Roll 5K and 10K there last summer. Of course, the race and the run were made even better … [Read more...]
Highlights from Our Alaska Cruise
I am still a little jet lagged and still riding high from all the adventures of the last two weeks in Alaska. While it's impossible to recount all the beauty, adventure, activity and majesty of Alaska in one short post, I'm going to give you some of the highlights from our Alaska cruise. Highlights from our Alaska Cruise After a long flight, we arrived in Vancouver where our Seabourn Cruise would begin. In case you missed it, I started off with a fabulous City Running Tour in Vancouver. A … [Read more...]
Run Vancouver with City Running Tours
If you had one day in Vancouver before you get on a cruise ship for 11 days, what would you do? Run it of course! Having never been to Vancouver before, I had no idea where to run on my own. I was elated to find that there was a City Running Tour available in the city. Having done one in San Francisco last year, I knew I would be in good hands. What's a City Running Tour? Exactly, what it sounds like. City Running Tours are available in 14 cities currently. They provide a guide that … [Read more...]
Essentials For The Fit Traveler
You all know how much I love to workout on vacation, so it's important for me to have all the fitness gear I need to stay on track. While I love to take advantage of all the outdoor activities travel venues have, I like to be prepared with my own gear as well. These are my Essentials for the fit traveler. I received a pair of Shady Rays sunglasses to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race … [Read more...]
Why You Should Always Workout on Vacation
Summer vacations are certainly a time to unplug, relax and spend quality time with friends and family. They are definitely a time to treat yourself perhaps by sleeping in, enjoying some of your favorite foods and stepping away from your daily routine a bit. But not too much. Here's why you should always workout on vacation. Why You Should Always Workout On Vacation Fight back against jet lag Working out on vacation helps ease jet lag and helps to adjust to new time zones. Getting outside … [Read more...]
Chicago Rock N Roll Weekend Adventures
I am still smiling thinking about all of the fun I had last weekend in Chicago. It's going to be tough to recap all the Chicago Rock N Roll Weekend Adventures in one post but here it goes. Chicago Rock N Roll Weekend Adventures I cannot remember who originally suggested that we all meet up in Chicago to run the Rock N Roll Weekend of races. Knowing I had to avoid another serious case of FOMO (fear of missing out), I quickly jumped on board. After completing over packing (because who … [Read more...]
