The 20 Best Trail Running Routes in Southern California

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…

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…

Wondering what exactly a Vacation Races Global Adventure is? I'm here to share the low down on our experience and what to expect.

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!

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.

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…

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…

Winter running brings with it a slew of challenges, but running on snow doesn't have to be one of them with these tips.

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.

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!

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…

Ever wanted to train like a pro runner? Matt Fitzgerald created Dream Run Camp to give you that exact opportunity.

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 there are a…

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…

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…

Beach running requires 1.6 times more energy expenditure than does running on hard surface! Try the workouts to do it safely and effectively

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

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…

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…

The Marshall Fire in Boulder County was one of the most devastating in state history. Here's our experience and ways you can help

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…

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…

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. For…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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 it out! I also talk…

These Croatia travel tips are perfect for anyone heading to this European country. Croatia is a truly stunning country with a beautiful Adriatic coastline, 1244 islands, incredible cities, and breathtaking…

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 running…

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 Running and Writing…

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, which is why I now…

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 eyes at each other. We…