Runners know there is nothing better than exploring a new place on foot. This has been an ongoing passion of mine for many years. So let these help provide you a guide for finding new exciting places to or just have an active vacation!
Active Travel
6 Unexpected Marathon Travel Tips For Your Best Race
Use these marathon travel tips and tricks to combat some of the most common-stressors of air travel and reduce the risk of jeopardizing race performance
Best Florida Marathons: Flat Courses, Beach Vibes, and Epic Medal Bling
Ready for some fun in the sun, these winter races are the Best Florida Marathons for every kind of goal, small to big, we approve.
Running the Antarctica Marathon: Everything You Need to Know From First Hand Experience
Looking for your next running adventure, one that let's you see the world? Our experience with the Antarctica Marathon
2026 Lululemon Seawheeze Race and Travel Planning Tips
2026 means the return of Lululemon’s incredible Seawheeze half marathon. Which means we had to dig out our photos and tips to help you have the best weekend ever.Seawheeze is…
10 Of The Most Beautiful Marathons In The World
Running for hours on end is never easy, but certainly far more enjoyable when taking in one of the most beautiful marathons in the world. Our team has run a…
16 Best Half Marathons in US By State (A few International Bonuses)
It's time for your next racecation, so here's a round-up of the best half marathons in the US from state to state and why you need to do a destination…
Run Under the Stars: Nighttime Races You’ve Never Heard Of (But Should!)
Nighttime races offer a whole new set of experiences which can bring some much needed fun and joy back to your running.
Don’t Sleep on Redding California Marathon Race Vacation
Looking for a fast marathon with a great vacation attached? Checkout why we love the Redding California marathon
The 20 Best Trail Running Routes in Southern California
The 20 Best Trail Running Routes in Southern California
33 International Travel Tips for Your First Time Abroad
If you’re getting ready to travel abroad, then these international travel tips are going to definitely come in handy! Not only have I traveled a ton, but I worked for a…
Birthday Ideas for Adults in Denver
Anyone can throw a party, what I want are experiences! Memories, laughs and moments with the people who mean the most and a birthday is the perfect excuse to get…
Vacation Races Global Adventure Review (New Zealand First Hand)
Wondering what exactly a Vacation Races Global Adventure is? I'm here to share the low down on our experience and what to expect.
13 Most Interesting Things to Do In Cañon City
If you're off to the Royal River Gorge and wondering what other things to do in Cañon City need to be on your list, here's a complete guide!
Things To Do In Steamboat Springs (In Every Season)
If you don't ski, why go to a mountain town? Because there's so much to do! Here are all the things you can do in Steamboat Springs all year round.
13 Things I Wish Knew Before My First runDisney Race
Over the last decade plus of coaching, myself and my team, I have helped a lot of runners prepare for runDisney races from a 5K to the Dopey Challenge. It’s…
Honolulu Marathon Review and Course Tips
An honest review of the my experience running the Honolulu Marathon. All the unique race details, how to prepare ahead of time, and what it was like to explore Hawaii…
Running In Snow and Ice: 9 Tips to Stay Upright
Winter running brings with it a slew of challenges, but running on snow doesn't have to be one of them with these tips.
How to Pack a Carry-on for 10 days in Europe (with workout gear!)
Long trip and you need to take only a carry on? Here's some great packing tips and outfit ideas to make it work for you.
27 Best Healthy Travel Snacks (Perfect for Plane or Road Trip)
Here's a complete guide to the best healthy travel snacks I recommend you have as a certified personal trainer and running coach! They're tasty and portable!
13 Best Things to Do in Winter Park Florida
If you’re looking to find the top things to do in Winter Park, Florida, then this is the perfect guide for you! Winter Park, a community of 30,000 people in…
Dream Run Camp Review: Matt Fitzgerald Running Camp
Ever wanted to train like a pro runner? Matt Fitzgerald created Dream Run Camp to give you that exact opportunity.
US Warm Winter Vacation Idea: Del Mar, California
Warm vacation spots in January? Best US warm winter vacation? As the arctic blast settled in and I looked out at the once again icy roads, I found myself on…
Long Flight Tips – An Active Travelers Guide to the Carry On
I keep saying that I need to buy a bigger suitcase for some of these long trips. But the truth is I love being economical with my packing because it’s…
11 Beach Running Tips, Benefits and Workouts
Beach running requires 1.6 times more energy expenditure than does running on hard surface! Try the workouts to do it safely and effectively
Sea Level to Altitude: How it Impacts Running
The first question most runners in Denver ask is “How are you adjusting to the altitude?” If they’re lucky my non-totally adjusted lungs leave me enough air to say…it’s altitude…
12 Clever Healthy Hotel Room Hacks
I. Travel. A lot. In fact, we were living in a hotel room for 4 weeks when I first wrote this, which could explain the bizarre periods I used in…
Marshall Fire – Boulder County
The Marshall Fire in Boulder County was one of the most devastating in state history. Here's our experience and ways you can help
Celebrating 40 with a Colorado Bucket List
In just a few hours, the sun will rise on my 40th birthday and let’s be honest, doesn’t a birthday like this inspire a must do Colorado adventure list?! For…
Best Trails Near Denver and Boulder
Since moving to Colorado, one of the most frequent questions I get from those who will be visiting is what are the best trails near Denver? It’s important to know…
Steamboat Springs Summer To Do: A Long Weekend Itinerary
After 4 days in Steamboat Springs, we still felt like there were more trails to explore, mineral waters to soak in and food to be licked from our fingers. Which…
5 Best Active Things to do in Grand Junction
In planning our trip to Moab for a week of trails, I was informed we MUST stop in Grand Junction. It turns out the things to do in Grand Junction…
12 Low Cost Things to Do In Moab | Runner and Biker’s Vacation
Like many of you, one of the things I missed the most in 2020 was taking our active vacations. We are remedying that starting with all the things to do…
How to Eat Healthy in Vegas (While Still Enjoying Yourself!)
It dawned on me last week that just as I had cleared my body of the holiday sugar cravings, I was about to head to Vegas for 5 days…not a…
The Broadmoor Colorado Springs – What to Expect
If you’ve been looking for an incredible resort to head to for a staycation, then I highly recommend The Broadmoor Colorado Springs. We spent some days there during New Year’s…
Snowshoeing for Beginners
Do you ski? A natural first question when someone finds out we moved to Denver. Nope. However, I’ve fallen in love with snowshoeing for beginners and that’s my way of…
Things to Do In Jaco Costa Rica
My third time to this beautiful country brought me to a new location and left me, like you, wondering what is there to do near Jaco Costa Rica. Unlike some…
Celebratory Road Trip: Sedona, Grand Canyon to Vegas
Of all the things that have changed since we met 16 years ago, our location might be the biggest…but right after that I tend to say is technology. Looking back…
Santa Barbara Wine Country Weekend
Race vacations are one of my guilty pleasures. I may not spend money on fancy shoes (running shoes don’t count) or party dresses and we aren’t people who eat out…
Cancun Wellness Getaway: Le Blanc Spa Resort
Falling asleep by 9 is my norm at home, so the initial idea of a Cancun getaway seemed like a poor fit. Until winter kicked in and I thought, yes,…
Is Lake Powell Resort Worth It?: Boat Tours, Hikes and More
If you’ve spent any amount of time on Instagram, you’ve probably come across Lake Powell Resort and the surrounding areas. Instagram seriously knows how to take my wanderlust from around…
Salzburg, Austria: Cycling, Hiking and Gelato
Wind in my hair, sunshine on my face, feet on the pedals….WHAT? Don’t I mean feet on the ground, like running? Well there was that too, but first I have…
Slovenia: Ljubljana and Lake Bled
If you missed Croatia Part 1 and Plitvice Lakes, you gotta start there! It was a stellar part of our trip leading in to the time in Slovenia, which makes…