By nature most ultra marathon runners can be classified as adventure seekers. So when it comes to choosing a race, for many it’s the tougher the better. Races like Leadville, Western States, Hard Rock, the UTMB and many more have become running royalty with system that take years to get into. And with the popularity…
Located 30 minutes from the heart of Breckenridge Colorado, Quandary Peak stands at 14,265′ and is the highest mountain in the Tenmile Range. Featuring a class 1 standard rout it’s a popular Colorado 14er for people vacationing in the area and traveling from Denver. Especially on the weekends and holidays. For those looking for more…
If you’re looking for a tough 50k ultra marathon then the Quest for the Crest 50k in Asheville NC shpuld be at the top of your list. Put on by RunBum Tours, one of trail running’s premier race organizers the Quest for the Crest is billed as the hardest 50k in the country. Boasting 12,000+…
Mexico’s Riviera Maya has become an affordable and relatively safe vacation destination for many people. Located just an hour south of the Cancun International Airport the area offers palatial resorts and beautiful beaches. And while many people will stick to their resorts or venture out to Playa del Carman and the Mayan ruins at Tulume,…
When visiting New Zealand’s north island one of the first things that comes up on every google search is the Waitomo glowworm caves. Considered the most pristine glowworm caves in the world, of course they were going on our travel itinerary. Then we heard about the opportunity to actually tube through the caves (enter the…
If running with the bulls in Pamplona is on your bucket list, then you are in the right place! Before making my trip to the Fiesta de San Fermin in 2018 to run with the bulls, I spent months planning and researching everything I could. After all, this is running with the bulls in Pamplona,…