This is my second post with tips for how to save money when you travel for races. In this post, I’ll cover hotels and rental cars. My first post covered race schedules and flights. You can find that one here.…
Saving Money on Race Travel – Part 1
Travel can be Expensive At the time of this post, I’ve completed marathons or half marathons in 32 different US States, three different countries and two different continents. I do an average of 7-8 races per year that involve some type of travel…
Wheeling, WV Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic
The Race Before I get started with this review, I want to make sure that everyone who reads it knows what race I’m going to be talking about. The Zions Bank Ogden Marathon is a well known race that’s held each May…
Race Recap: Peotone Devil Dash 5K
It’s been a while since I finished second in my age group and 13th overall in a race. Admittedly, I had a bit of a hometown advantage in the Peotone Devil Dash 5K since the start line of the race was…
Race Recap: Cinco De Miler
What could be more fun than doing a five mile race along the lakefront in Chicago? How about hopping on a mechanical bull after you cross the finish line? I almost didn’t sign up for Cinco De Miler this year.…
Race Recap: Coastal Delaware Running Festival
I honestly had no idea that Delaware was so beautiful. I’m probably biased since I grew up in Chicago, but whenever I think about Delaware, colonial towns and historic buildings and monuments are pretty much the only things that come to mind.…
Race Recap: Frankfort Half Marathon
The Old Plank Road Trail is where I learned to become a runner. I trained for my first half marathon and my first marathon there, as well as a number of other races. I’ve seen some beautiful plants and animals during…