Back in December I was feeling a little nostalgic about my travels to Europe. Out of curiosity I looked on my favorite airline booking tools and found a really cheap airfare for a premium seat from LAX to AMS in January. I guess I wanted a short “mileage run” to help with the new year airline status goals and a few days of museums and food to help quench...
I was going to run the Clearwater, FL race in October, but it got cancelled due to weather. Rock and Roll racing offered San Antonio as a free exchange so I took it, hoping to finish my 10-race Heavy Medal goal. For the most part the weather was cloudly, slightly rainy, and cool. But, I was determined. We enjoyed the race expo and had a small tour of the city...
Our last week of my first Hawaii Vacation would be spent with a group of friends at a Hilton Lagoons Timeshare in Waikiki Beach. I am thankful for such amazing friends as group travel tends to be my most memorable. Here is the view from our room. What does an amazing week on Honolulu looks like? Day 1-First, we attended a Luau at the Nutridge Estate. This was my...
Just a fresh week off of vacationing in Mexico we headed to Las Vegas. One of the perks I have through work is every two years I get offered a week in a company vacation home. One of my favorites is a condo in Las Vegas because it is super close and convenient for Californians. We spent a few good days just enjoying the food, gambling and general people watching...
Bringing the fun to the run since 1998, Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Diego is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Starting at Balboa Park and finishing in Downtown San Diego, you’ll explore up to eight well-known neighborhoods and experience an insider tour that even the locals rave about. This ultimate foot tour highlights all the iconic...
In 2019 I set a goal to run 10 half marathons in a year (my usual average has been around 5). With the IronMan Rock and Roll series, I could go for a “Heavy Metal” challenge. The 2020 race season started great with Phoenix and New Orleans, but quickly ended thanks to the pandemic. One of the first races to be canceled was DC. This year, I finally got to...
New year and time for some new races. I loved doing this race in early 2020 before everything locked down. At the time I learned how great Arizona weather is during the winter. It is also a convenient 5-hour road trip from home. We drove out on Friday and picked up our race packets. The goal was to walk the 5k on Saturday as a team and then for me to do the Half...
It was the last opportunity I had this year to run a Half Marathon. The weather was cloudy but the temperatures were perfect. I felt really good today and approached the race with a positive attitude. Maybe I was also trying to redeem myself from my failure in Georgia a month ago. I still thrive on the energy of the starting line crowds! The course ran us north...
My last race of the year has occurred. This little gem in Texas is a new experience I have been waiting to enjoy for quite a few years. San Antonio is known for its River Walk area and The Alamo. Taking a flight from Ontario, CA, I arrived in San Antonio late Friday night and checked into my hotel. I started my weekend with a visit to the Race Expo to get my packet...
Home of the original Rock n Roll race, I really wanted to do this event again because of the amazing weather and how close to home this place is. We stayed at the Courtyard Marriott in Old Town State Park. While it is not as close to the start and/or finish lines as I prefer, it is one of my favorite places to stay for food and shopping. Danica and I both did the 5k...