Each November, Huntington, West Virginia hosts the Marshall University Marathon and half marathon. The temperatures are cool and the coarse is flat and fast.
Joys of Running on Vacation
The Joys of Running on Vacation See More, Feel Better, Improve Your Travels This is not about fitness. Not really… Running on vacation is one of the things which I most enjoy when we travel. To many of you, this will seem counterintuitive. A lot of people see running as a chore. A holiday is […]
Disney Castaway Cay 5K
Disney Castaway Cay 5K The Disney Castaway Cay 5K run/walk takes place on every Disney Cruise out of Port Canaveral, Miami, and occasionally other ports on Disney’s own, private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay. The words free and Disney are rarely heard in the same sentence, but both do apply to the Castaway Cay […]
10 Reasons to Run American Discovery Trail Marathon
10 Reasons to Run the American Discovery Trail Marathon The American Discovery Trail Marathon is my favorite marathon up to date. Held in Colorado Springs, Colorado along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains on Labor Day each year, I can find nothing negative to say about this race. It is a point to point […]
Why Run the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Why Run the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Whether you are training for your first marathon or are a veteran runner trying for a personal best or Boston qualifying time, you need to consider the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon ran on the first weekend of November each year. Runner’s World calls it One of the Ten Great Marathons […]
Staying Fit at Walt Disney World
Welcome to this month’s Blogorail Orange Loop. Today we are discussing ways to stay fit on your Disney vacation. Staying Fit at Walt Disney World Staying Fit at Walt Disney World is not as hard as it may seem. Walt Disney World resorts have excellent, well kept options to use and enjoy during your Disney […]
Vacation Dining Without Guilt
Vacation dining without guilt can be hard. Good food can be an important part and add to the enjoyment of a vacation. Many of us plan our dining ahead of time just like others plan site-seeing tours. Dining can add insight into a culture. It can also give you time off of your feet to […]
Tips for Staying Fit on Vacation
Many of us try hard to get or to keep in shape only to have it derailed when we go on vacation. Here are some tips for staying fit on vacation. Plan your exercises ahead. It is easy to skip workouts at home and even more so when on vacation. Making it part of […]
Princess Diana Trail
Princess Diana Trail The Princess Diana Trail in London winds 7.2 miles through St. James Park, Green Park, Hyde Park, and Kensington Gardens. Lady Di is said to have jogged frequently through these parks. The Princess Diana Trail is a wonderful tribute to her. If you enjoy running, long walks, and/or gardens, then you need […]
Enjoying the Epcot Food & Wine Festival with Diabetes
Welcome to this month’s Blogorail Red Loop. Today we are sharing what you need to know to get ready for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Any Walt Disney World vacation can make it difficult to keep control of your sugars. The Epcot Food & Wine Festival offers new temptations and risks, but there […]