In the spring, we took a quick weekend trip down to Baltimore. We had a great time, and my wife decided it was her new favorite city. So of course we went back this summer for a long weekend – which gave me more time to run around and explore the city! The good part … Read more
Earlier this week, my wife and I went into the city to see Billy Joel at the Garden. It was amazing. If you haven’t been to see him, you should try to catch a show before he ends his run in July 2024. But this is a running blog, and not a music blog. So … Read more
My wife’s family lives in West Palm Beach, so I frequently find myself going for a run in south Florida. Over the years, I’ve become well acquainted with some routes in the area. This month, we spent a week down there. The weather was atrocious … because Florida in July. But it is what it … Read more
This past weekend, we went down to Ocean City, MD. One of my wife’s friends got married, so we went to the wedding Friday evening and then stayed the rest of the weekend. I had my eye on the weather leading up to the trip, and it was supposed to rain all day, all weekend. … Read more
This weekend, some friends of ours got married. We spent the weekend in Vineland, New Jersey. The wedding was Saturday afternoon. We came down Friday night, and we found time throughout the weekend to see some friends and eat some good food. And naturally, I had to find a good place to run. Where We … Read more
A couple weeks ago, we took a quick trip down to Baltimore for the weekend. It’s an easy drive, and although I’ve been to and through the city before, I’ve never really spent a significant amount of time there. The seafood was great – especially the crab cakes. We found a few sights to see. … Read more
I recently went on a quick weekend trip to the Eastern Shore of Virginia. I was looking for a convenient getaway within driving distance of New Jersey, and Chincoteague Island made the list. It’s got water, good seafood, wild ponies, and – of course – some great running routes. Things to Know About Chincoteague and … Read more
This week, I’m up in Lake George, New York for a few days of rest and relaxation. My wife has the week off from work, so this seemed like a good time to get out of town and recharge. It’s late February, so it’s not peak tourist season. The downside is that some of the … Read more
One of the rewarding aspects of a serious running hobby is that it gives you an excuse to travel. There are great marathons and races all over the world, and you can easily plan years of travel around your running goals. Of course, the downside is that travel can be expensive. It’s tempting to stick … Read more