A White Sand Christmas in Jamaica on Points
We spent six days/five nights in Montego Bay at an all-inclusive resort in December, all on points!
How We Use House Sitting for Free Accommodations
Over the summer we stayed for two weeks in a three bedroom, three bath luxury condo on the water in Florida with a private ferry to a private island. These accommodations were entirely free by house sitting. Learn how we do this when we travel! House Sitting for Free Accommodations A few years ago, I […]
Travel-Hack Vegas for an Epic Run!
Run the Vegas Strip at night as part of the Rock’n’Roll Marathon series! Learn about the race and how to travel-hack Vegas! About Rock’n’Roll Vegas We love the Rock’n’Roll Running Series! They have events in all over the US and abroad. My husband has run the events in Nashville and Savannah. The courses for these […]
Racing the Revel Rockies
My husband Darren signed up for the Revel Rockies Marathon in hopes that a “downhill” race would get him his elusive Boston Qualifier time. Learn about the race, how he trained, the obstacles he overcame, and the travel-hacks we used to get there for a low-cost. About the Revel Rockies Marathon The Revel Rockies Marathon […]
Avianca Baggage Policies: How to Pack for S Fare
Avianca Airlines can be a great value for international flights, but Avianca baggage policies are strict. For lower class flights, you’ll need to pack light and measure your bags! I recently returned from Costa Rica where we booked roundtrip flights using S-fare for 87.6k points. S-fare does not include checked bags – only a personal […]
Relax in Costa Rica for Marathon Recovery!
Your marathon recovery week is the perfect time to enjoy a relaxing vacation in Costa Rica! With beaches, waterfalls, and hot springs, it’s the perfect place to recover post-marathon! We headed to Costa Rica the day after my husband Darren completed the Revel Rockies Marathon. Our itinerary included beach yoga, waterfall hikes, massages on the […]
Travel-Hack Your Way to a Run in Bermuda
One of the most beautiful places to run in the world has to be Bermuda. I had the fortune of living in Bermuda for a few years pre-pandemic. It’s where I started to become a runner and where my runner-husband and I got married in 2021. Bermuda keeps us coming back with it’s sparkling turquoise […]
The Best Headphones for a Traveling Runner
Why is it so difficult to find the perfect headphones? I’ve been through countless pairs, from the cheapest set I picked up at a Walgreens to the elite Shockz Open Run (formerly Aftershockz) that my husband swears by. But I never found any I loved until now. I think my challenge with headphones is that […]
