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.
Active Travel
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!
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!
16 Best Half Marathons in US By State (A few International Bonuses)
What are the best half marathons in the US? The most fun half marathons? Well some of that depends on what you like, but I’m pretty sure …
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 …
Running On Snow and Ice: 9 Tips to Stay Upright
There’s something magical about embracing a dark, cold winter morning running on snow. But it’s less magical when you end up on …
Honolulu Marathon Review | Pro’s and Con’s
Let me start by saying, I wouldn’t have changed a thing about our entire Hawaii trip…but the truth is I would have gone in with my …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
6 Most Interesting Things to Do In Cañon City
Maybe you’ve heard about the Royal River Gorge, but are wondering once you get there what is there to do in Cañon City (pronounced …
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 …
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 …
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? …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
Traveling in the last 12 months has been almost non-existent for many of us. However, when New Year’s Eve rolled around I was ready to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Welcome to Lake Powell Resort: Boat Tours, Hikes and More
One of the downsides to Instagram is it takes my wanderlust from around a 70 to about 99 everyday! And one of the spots that I kept seeing …
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 …
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 …
Secrets to Fully Experiencing Plitvice Lakes and Zagreb, Croatia
If you’re finding this post before my first one with details on everything you need to know about a Croatia vacation, be sure to check …
Croatia Travel: An Active Adventurers Guide to Zadar, Plitvice and Zagreb
The sky was filling with pink as we stood surrounded by the motion of the crowds and the waves, all watching the show and listening to the …
Top 9 International Travel Tips from My Years Traveling and Writing for the Travel Industry
Over the next few days, I’ll be detailing out some of the highlights from our trip through Croatia, Slovenia and Austria, things I wish I’d …
7 Rules for a Legendary Relay Race
Have you ever run 16 miles in a torrential downpour in the middle of the night on the side of a state highway in a strange city? Yes, after …
Wilder Running and Writing Retreat: Experience and Review
Is it weird that I just spent four days with an aching hand as we spent hours writing (yes with actual pen and paper!) during the Wilder …
Steamboat Springs Half Marathon Review and Race Report
Should I do this race? Is it good for a PR? How’s the weather? Just a few of the things I’m wondering before clicking register, …
Colorado Sand Dunes and Pueblo State Park: Another Active Adventure
The traditional thing to do for a 10 year anniversary might have been a bottle of wine, a fancy restaurant, dressing up and making googly …
Tips for Running Downtown Austin
If you’re staying in downtown Austin, then I’ve got some easy to get to spots that are perfect for getting in your miles. …
5 Reasons to do an Adventure Race (Time for a New Running Challange)
Long before there were Spartan Races and Tougher Mudders, there was adventure racing. It’s a world that has fascinated me for many …
Rancho La Puerta Mexico: Freedom, Friendships and Frijoles
Welcome to Part 2 of discovering Rancho La Puerta in Mexico! There was simply too much to share to contain it to one post! Find all the …
50% of Guests Have Been Before: The Secret of Rancho La Puerta
A visit to Rancho La Puerta is like drinking the wellness Kool-aid, except it’s fresh brewed organic hibiscus tea. Don’t believe …
Warming with Healthy Chicken Potato Soup after the Golden Aspens
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” Anne of Green Gable Girl, I couldn’t agree more!! I …
Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice
Grab your coffee and settle in, you’ll find that there are many posts here about Iceland and you won’t want to miss a single one if you are …
Ireland the Active Way: Hikes, Bikes, Castles and Forests
The hollow above my lip was beginning to collect sweat, my heart was racing and it felt like the path was never ending. However, our mad …
