July 20, 2011
Don’t Walk the Streets, Run the Streets! Explore by Marathon.
Many avid travelers know that one of the best ways to explore a new place is on their own two feet. Kick that idea up a notch and consider exploring a new country by running on your own two feet. For travelers who are exercise enthusiasts, one of the most rewarding and gratifying ways to see a new destination is to run a marathon in a foreign place. Portland, Amsterdam and Tokyo are all home to some of the most popular and well-known marathons worldwide. Even if you’re not a marathon runner, watching comfortably from the sidelines and cheering on the athletes can be exciting also.
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October 8, 2010
Photo Diary: Marathons
The upcoming Portland Marathon and Amsterdam Marathon inspired our photo diary today. Whether you are a runner or observer, these incredible athletes may inspire you to get out and try out your own running routes. We have already done some leg work for you (pun somewhat intended) and have recommendations in each of the cities. Read more »
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June 28, 2010
Can Running Shoes Help You Fly Nonstop?
Every day, we fly, and we fly all over the place with an multiple stops in-between. First, we zip to the coffee cart; then across the freeway to get to work; then to the day care to pick up the kids; then to the grocery store to pick up ingredients for dinner; and then finally, home. This is the lifestyle of a common jet-setter, and unfortunately, there are few times that we ever get to fly nonstop. That is why runners put on their running shoes–it is their round trip ticket to any destination; anytime, anywhere. Read more »