The Archives
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NYC Marathon Pre-Race Report
Hard to believe it’s almost been two weeks since I completed my third NYC Marathon. Thought I’d share a little bit with y’all about how the day went for me. Today I’ll be sharing the journey to the start line. Join us this week for the NYC Marathon Pre-Race Report. With the marathon falling on the day we set the clocks back an hour, it means either an extra hour of sleep or an extra hour of tossing and turning. Fortunately for me I usually sleep pretty well the night before a race and tonight was no exception so I enjoyed the extra sleep. Alarm was set for five am but…
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Fun and Free in NYC
If you know anything about traveling to Manhattan, you KNOW it’s expensive. It’s like $35 just to walk in and look at a menu. But did you know that there are some amazing, fun and free things to do on NYC? Sure, a coffee may cost you $8 but you’ll enjoy drinking it in one of these fantastic places! 1. The NY Public Library This library feels more like a museum than a place to check out books but you’ll still have to keep your voice down! 2. The Staten Island Ferry If you want some great views of Lady Liberty, Liberty Island ISN’T the way to do it. Instead…
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Make Your First NYC Marathon a Smashing Success
Just before the world hit the “pause” button, Stephen ran his first New York City Marathon. Though we had been to the Big Apple many times previously, this was his first time there for the running of the race. If you’ve never been to Manhattan OR if this is your first NYC marathon, let us share some things we’ve learned along the way to make your first NYC Marathon a smashing success. Don’t even THINK about driving a car Unless you’re a big fan of stress, near misses, horn honking and altercations just forget the idea that driving a car would be “better” in any way. Instead, get yourself a…
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What’s Left of the Ohio State Reformatory
If you’re anything like me, as the weather cools and the nights get longer, your mind turns to things on the spookier side of the spectrum. If you’re not anything like me, I get it. Let me suggest you check out our most awesome collection of Running Stories for inspiration. But for those of you who are still here, why don’t you grab a cup of something warm and spicy and join me. This week we’ll find out what’s left of the Ohio State Reformatory. But remember, you’ll need to leave your ghost hunting equipment behind! Hustlin’ to Shawshank You may wonder how we decided to visit this location. It…
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Witch Way to the Brewery?
I love the brightly painted wooden homes and bays filled with sailboats in New England. And if you know me, you know I ADORE October – with the leaves changing colors and the fresh cool air in the mornings. I must say, there is nothing like Salem in October – and it may not be for the reasons you think! While my friends and I were determined to find our way to the museums, Stephen asked an even more important question…”Witch Way to the Brewery?” Join us this week for a spooky tour of Salem, Massachusetts. So What’s to See in Salem? Most people only know Salem for it’s ties…
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In the Footsteps of E. A. Poe
Since I was young, there was just something about the stories of Edgar Allan Poe that compelled me. I don’t know if it was the way he could foist a surprise on the reader. Or the way he portrayed loss with such touching tenderness. More recently I discovered the details of his life and his bizarre and unexplained death. It was this as much as his writing that compelled me to follow in the footsteps of E. A. Poe. For many years, E. A. Poe shared this little home with his grandmother, Elizabeth Cairns, his first cousins, Virginia and Henry Clemm, and his aunt, Maria Clemm. For perspective, the main…
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Like a Taste of Paris in the Caribbean
This week we’re giving you a two-for-one! We’re going to visit the island of Martinique, which was like a toast of Paris in the Caribbean, and Antigua, where we’ll go swimming with sting rays. Why sting rays, you might ask? Well, it’s the Caribbean so…why not! Grab a cool glass of something tropical and join us on the last leg of our journey. The Catch Up This May, we traded our plans to visit northern Italy for an even better plan B, cruising though the Caribbean with our dear friends, Jerry and Shannon! First we got the gear we needed to make our journey easier. Then we visited St. Thomas…
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Looking for Mercy in the Caribbean
Have you ever had an idea about how your day would turn out, only to have something much better happen? This was the day we had on the island of St. Lucia. Why don’t you grab a cup of your favorite bevy and join us as we go looking for mercy in the Caribbean? The Quick Catch up We were in the Caribbean on our very first cruise. Not knowing what to expect, we did a little research to find things to make the experience much easier. We did excursions on the island of St. Thomas where we found pirates and swam with sea turtles. And we did an excursion…
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Looking for the Light at the End of the Tunnel
Join us this week as we unpack the incredible journey our kidney donor athlete underwent to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Through a tough path, he went looking for the light at the the end of the tunnel at the Tunnel Light Marathon. The Long and Short of it “Great moments are born from great opportunities.” – Herb Brooks The Short Version: Did the work. Believed. Crushed the goal. The Long Version: Although the short version sums up what happened, I hope you’ll take the time to read this. So many feelings and emotions about the buildup and this race that I’m not sure I have the words to adequately…
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Let’s Go Chasing Waterfalls in the Caribbean
Sometimes it’s good to have a plan and sometimes it’s even better to wander and find a new path. This week we’ll do a little of both. Come with us as we visit the island of Dominica. Let’s go chasing waterfalls in the Caribbean! The Catch Up In case you missed it, we went on our very first cruise with our wonderful friends, Jerry and Shannon, in May. But wait…there’s more. This week we’re visiting Dominica – where we had an excursion booked and we got a little off the beaten path. Surprise – Dominica! The cruise line does a great job of reminding you about your schedule for the…
