Athletic-Minded Traveler

Our Forum has many functions. One purpose for this space is to post athletic-minded lifestyle information for cities that have not yet been visited by our editorial staff. As you know, credibility and objectivity are very important to us and we will not add a new city to the list unless one of [...]

Since we’re constantly on the prowl for the ideal hotel gym, people always ask us about our view of hotel fitness perfection. Accommodations such as the Houstonian, Four Seasons San Francisco, and Ritz Carlton Boston Common, are examples of a hotel gym “10″. What do they have?
First, the sweat space must be open, [...]

If you are not familiar with Hookah (pronounced “hoo-kuh”), you’d better take note. This trendy, Middle East inspired method of smoking flavored tobacco through a tube is on its way to becoming the next big North American puffing sensation since cigars.
Hookah bars are sprouting up in cities across the U.S. (18 yrs. [...]

It was no surprise to this team when a new study revealed that EXERCISE can stop brain shrinkage.
The study states that the major kick in for brain shrinkage occurs in one’s 40s (that’s the true chronological 40s–versus the much touted 40s being the new 30s…or whatever!) and that 3 hours a week of [...]

Did your friend/relative who completed a marathon this year inspire you to try one yourself? If you’re contemplating joining the ranks of marathon finishers, but not certain which race to run, consider the following best marathons for first time beginners. These marathons typically have cool weather conditions, flat courses, interesting surroundings, good race [...]

The television in our household doesn’t turn on very often. Parts of football games, a PBS program or two, and a mindless sitcom each week is about the quota. The outdoor SoCal lifestyle certainly helps keep one from the indoor blahs.
However, I am excited to see the premier of Discovery Channel’s “Everest: [...]

Here are some thoughts from Carolyn after completing her first marathon in New York City:
I had a half mile to go. The big, bold sign told me so. I remember clearly thinking one thing, “Okay, Carolyn let’s see what you’re made of!” I had taken in all the sites and sounds of [...]

How often have you had to unplug a desk lamp or some other hotel furnishing to make way for your computer, phone charger, ipod or other techy tools?
When I was last in Vegas, the room occupant before me clearly had to do this and didn’t bother to reconnect anything. When I arrived [...]

Without a clear leader in last year’s Tour de France, Team Discovery (co-owned by Lance Armstrong) was desparate to add a yellow jersey favorite to its team. With yesterday’s signing of Basso, they quickly become the team to beat in next year’s race.
Basso also likely will be supported with a team that can help [...]

Carolyn is quick to point out that she finished under 3:32, and she’s right! Her official time is 3:31:53, an 8:05/mile pace and well under the Boston Marathon qualification cutoff.
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