The blogger party bus. I feel like I want to travel in busses like this a lot more. It was fun.
We were picked up from our hotel (I’m sharing a room with Skinny Runner and Brittany) to go to the Runner’s World Headquarters (I was just kind of excited about this because I have pretty much read this magazine for half of my life).
Theodora, Ericka, Heather and Katy. I really like them.
Runners know how to eat well so I didn’t have to worry about there being good food at our event last night. Burgers, pasta and salad. A good burger is just needed some days.
The whole crew together. Please note that I am in fact standing next to Bart Yasso. NBD (mom, in case you are wondering what NBD means… it stands for no big deal).
They took us on a tour of the building and David Willey (the chief editor of Runner’s World) had quite the shoe collection hanging out in his room. They have a group run at noon everyday. That’s my kind of a company.
Bart Yasso’s room was quite decorated. He is pointing at the mile marker from mile 10 of the Antartica Marathon. Yep, definitely don’t think I would make it pass mile 2 of that marathon.
And the Comrades Marathon. Pretty incredible.
They have a bike storage room for the employees that ride their bikes to work. See the blue bike… It is only worth about 20 grand. NBD (I did just use that two times in one post).
We ended the tour with s’mores, cookies and brownies for the win.
Christmas morning runner style:
For some reason I can never remember to pack a toothbrush. A toothbrush is kind of important when you eat the amount of sugar that I do daily. I told Tina about my dilemma and she saved the day by finding one (with the wrapper on.. don’t worry) in the bathroom for me. She is so thoughtful. Now I don’t have to walk to a Walmart to go buy one.
PS Brooke says hello from Utah.
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What are your weekend plans?
What running magazines do you read?
What is your next race?
116 comments
Ellie @ Double Trouble Running
My weekend plans are….. a photo shoot! I won a competition for abs, and this weekend they are being featured in some artistic pics. Cos that’s how I roll ;) And after the photo shoot – pizza.
I read Runner’s World (UK version) and Trail Running. Are there any others I should check out?? I can only seem to find the general fitness mags.
I imagine Runner’s World office is like the Coke offices, but for running: just awesome running things lying around for people to use.
I haven’t got a race scheduled….I’m thinking of a December/ January one to keep me running in the colder weather!!
Have fun :)
Robyn
Amazing!!!
Oh , by the way, to your mum, I also didn’t know what NBD meant! Learnt something new!
Resting…or bring lazy after my half marathon last weekend- I’ll start running again on Sunday.
Bethp262
I am doing the Runners Works races this weekend too! I will keep an eye out for you and say hi if I see you. :)
Tess
Fantastic!!! Enjoy the times and thanks for giving us some highlights!!!
Cori @olivetorun
Looks like you’re having a great time. Weekend plans- mountain trip…. Seriously my favorite place in the world.
Christina@LiveDreamRun
Have a great race, Janae!
Monica
Yeah-Bart Yasso pretty much rocks! And don’t worry HungryRunnerGirl mom-I didn’t know what NBD meant either ;) It’s been fun reading about this trip from the different perspectives of some of the bloggers I follow! Thanks for including my daily dose of Brooke cuteness. My mom is visiting me here in Ohio (from Louisiana-my real home) for some fall foliage fun. It’s awesome to get to hang with her. Bart just posted a beautiful picture of your sunrise run-enjoy!!
Kasey
I’m running my first ultra tomorrow (hence the fact I’ve been awake since 5 today- pre-race jitters, anyone?). It’s a 6 hour run, so I know when I’ll be done, so I’m just hoping to run between 28-30 miles. It’s on trails, so I really have no idea how far I’ll go.
It should be fun! The benefit of not being fast is I never have too much pressure- it’s all about having a good time!
Kathy
What’s with the Smore’s???? Is there some thing in them that makes them healthy? I never thought of them as being a runner’s snack? Just curious. ;-)
Scallywag
As far as I know: Theres not at all, but everything in moderation, right ;-)?
Andrea R. @ Morning Runner Girl
This looks so amazing! Truly a runners DREAM!!
I would stare in disbeilif if I found myself standing next to Bart Yasso… ESPECIALLY in a picture where it would exist for all time!! Incredible!
Maybe one day I will get to be a part of something like this!
I know decided it is absolutely essential that my future career has group runs everyday. I guess that is one way to narrow down my job searching… :)
Nicole @ Work in Sweats Mama
What an awesome tour of RW! My next race is the Richmond Marathon in 4 weeks! Yikes!
Anne @ CandyCrazedrun.wordpress.com
Ahhhhh This is so cool!
I have been devouring Runner’s World since long before I began running. WHen I was little, I would always read my Mom’s copy and now I am officially a grown-up because I have my very own :)
Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More
Looks like a dream trip!
Dinner date tonight, work tomorrow, work event tomorrow afternoon, and then Sunday is my birthday! Celebrating with a family dinner.
Tracy @ TheUnexpectedRunner
I’m pacing my SIL to her 1st half marathon finish at the Toronto Waterfront Half!!!! So excited for her!
I SO want to run RW…..next year the hat trick is on my list! I just met Bart Yasso when he came to speak to my kids’ XC team on Wineglass marathon weekend…what a great guy!
Elise @ 9toFit.com
Looks like so much fun!
Julie @ Coastal Runner Girl
What a fun trip!!! Do you have a goal for the half?
My next race is maybe the Devils Run (6.66 miles) next Saturday and then my first trail race in early November :)
Cyanne (RunStretchGo)
Such a cool experience! So jealous.
I’m running the RW 10K on Saturday, then doing 15 miles on Sunday. Just training no race.
leigha @ minougirl
Tomorrow is the biggest race of the season – UP Finals! I’m hoping to break 20! Other plans are going to the last home football game and a bonfire. I read fitness and I read Runners World whenever it’s at the library!
Julia B.
I used to read Runner’s World but mostly read Running Times now. I love the workouts and athlete profiles! My next race is a Turkey Trot 10k. I just hope there isn’t a foot of snow on the ground for the race…
Jenn @ Happy Hour Miles
I’m running the Hat Trick at Runner’s World! I will say hi if I see you! :)
I read Runner’s World and Women’s Running.
Elizabeth @ my neon running shoes
That looks awesome!! Have such a blast there :-)
Denise @ What the Schneck
My next race is just a fun run: the Give Kids the World Gingerbread Runk 5k on November 2nd.
In my opinion, this is one of the best charity organizations out there and my friends and I also raise a couple grand for this event each year! (Or at least try to – it’s the only raise I actually fundraiser for!) last year we got third place for most none raised! check out my fundraising page if you are interested in donating to a great cause: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/dschneck/gingerbread-run-5k-2013
Lisa
That looks like such a fun event! Have a blast.
Can’t wait to hear about it.
My weekend plans include a birthday, hanging with my parents a little bit, coffee with a friend, and heading to the mall.
Jessica @ FromtheKitchentotheRoad
All my favorite bloggers in one place. Wish I was there! That tour looks like a lot of fun for us running nerds out there.
melissa @ TheRedHeadedRunner
I want a “me” room like his office. A man cave but for me with bibs and medals. Sigh. The dream.
Im in the “taper” week next Sunday im running the Atlanta marathon.
melissa
Wendy @ New Moms Talk
This weekend we’re going clamming which means I’m taking a break from sledge hammering for at least a day! (3 hours of sledge hammering yesterday= quite the work out!)
We’re also hoping some family members will be in town this weekend, as we miss them a lot and would looove to see them!
If all goes well, we’ll sneak in a run on the beach with the BOB. Yesterday I learned on which part of the sand to walk with that while walking into fierce head winds. Wow! (Tons of love to the BOB weather shield for keeping our girl warm and safe in all of that.)
HollieisFueledByLOLZ
Wow that looks like so much fun. I will admit I’m slightly jealous and would love to do that race sometime. I bet it’s a blast. My plans are to continue my move back home and stop in Atlanta for the weekend. Have a great race Janae!
Madison
Such a cool event! Looks like a lot of fun!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
My next race (and first one in over a year if you don’t count one fun 5K) is the Rock N Roll Half Marathon in Phoenix this January! I start training officially next week! I am SO EXCITED to be coming back from injury!
nicole@thegirlwhoraneverywhere
I LOVE this post and the bus looks super fun!! you must be in heaven..and Hellooooo new running stuff? How great!
I am addicted to runners world, too, and pretty much running blogs! Love reading new tips and tricks because you can never know everything!! :)
I am running the Baystate Marathon on Sunday-hoping for a 3:26 finish! Pinkie fingers crossed! :)
GOOD LUCK and have an absolute BLAST!
and also: How cool is Bart Yasso’s walL? AMAZING-NESS!!!
Gracie (Complicated Day)
I read Running Times. I dropped Runner’s World because I feel like the editors really started separating content – like World was ALL beginner/fun stuff and Times was ALL advanced/technical stuff. I liked the more advanced piece better, so I found I was skipping most of the content in Runner’s World.
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
No running magazines, but lost of running blogs if that counts? ;) Seriously looks like you’re having a great time, though — hanging out with like-minded people is always intoxicating.
Weekend plans? Food, friends, and family… my three favourite things <3
Victoria @ Smiles 'n' Snuggles
That looks like a blast!! Glad you’re enjoying yourself. You definitely deserve it.
Corinne
“with the wrapper on” haha. I had the same problem – always forget a toothbrush. I try to store one in each suitcase now (in a ‘toothbrush case’) so that I don’t even need to think about it anymore. Enjoy the rest of your trip!
Leah @ Running with the Hayneses
So fun! I love Runner’s World! No big running plans this weekend–taking it easy cause I’m pacing a friend at her 2nd 100-miler next Saturday!
Lauren @ LITP
Count me in as a definite member of the constant-toothbrush-forgetting-club! I might even be the founder!
Megan
I love runner world! I use their online resources all the time. I went nuts with magazine subscriptions a few years ago ($5 for a 3 year subscription?? YES) so I currently get about 8 magazines a month… That I rarely read.
Nicole @Pink Elephant on Parade
I’m sorry, I must be reading that wrong because I read it as “$20,000” for a bike. That doesn’t have a motor, or doors, or anything. If I did read that correctly, I’d like to work at runner’s world because they are apparently paying really well.
leigh @ beach and back runner
RW 5k and 10k tomorrow! I’m excited!
Melissa
Looks like you are having a great time! My weekend is going to involve a family visit. Can’t really beat that. :)
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun
I am so jealous of this! What an amazing experience! I Love Runner’s World – I have read it so many times! Sounds like it is a pretty amazing company to work for as well.
Enjoy the rest of your time – you’ve got some pretty awesome roommates!
T.O.
Janae, you and Bart are like BFFs these days! I love it! Do you think you’ve officially made his Christmas card list?
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles
Sounds like you’re having an awesome time! Such a cool opportunity for you and the other bloggers involved. I’m going out for a ‘haunted tour’ tonight, and then I have my family’s belated (Canadian) thanksgiving tomorrow.
Jackie
Have a fun trip!!!!!
Amy @ Long Drive Journey
So cool that you got to tour the Runners World headquarters!! Have a great trip!
My next race will be a 10K in Niagara Falls next weekend! I can’t wait!
Chelsea @ A Fit LittleOne
I will be doing Midterms this weekend hahaha, but I will defiantly be getting in a good run as well!!!! I love Runner’s World!! This looks like a super fun trip, enjoy :)
Runner Girl Eats
Seriously, this is my dream trip! I need to work somewhere with a noon run daily!
Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona
I almost always manage to forgot something important when I travel. Once I went to a sleepover with no PJ’s!
Carina
Review those Injinji socks when you wear them please. I’ve heard about them and am curious!
Ashten @ Southern class and a bit of Sass
New running gear is the best!
This weekend I plan on hitting up my crossfit tonight and in the morning. I always feel better getting a workout in over the weekend instead of putting it off until Monday.
Nicole
That looks like a fun trip. Have an amazing time!!!
CatieB
Looks like so much fun!!!
I can’t wait to see you next week! Woot! Woot!!!
Lynz
My weekend plans consist of going to a grad party, hiking and sometime an easy recovery 4 mile run. Doing my long run today. Last night, I went to an amazing country concert! My next race is a half marathon in March. It’s my first and I’m slightly nervous. Longest run right now is only 7 miles but I have plenty of time. I’m signing up next week, after that, there’s no going back!!
Chels
FUN! My wknd plans – will consist of running, spa staycation with a friend, and chillin out…much needed after a long wk. Have a good one!
Miranda @ Lovely Wife Lovely Life
What an awesome place! Sounds right up your alley, actually. #jobmadeforJanae ;)
Bethany
Weekend plans, shopping for new boots, last kinda long run 12 miles, watching the Pats on Sunday.
I read Runner’s World, Running Times, US Weekly, my guilty pleasure.
My next race NYC Marathon 16 days!
Laura
Looks like you are having a blast there!
Weekends plans include hitting up a pumpkin patch with the kiddos and finally getting our Halloween decorations up. I also need to get the final pieces to my kids costumes.
I read runners world, running times, womens health, and some cooking magazines. Those are my subscriptions. I’ll pick up the random other mags if I’m going to the beach or on a trip somewhere.
Next race I’m officially registered for is the SF hot chocolate 15k in January. But I hope to either run a turkey trot (will be out of town) or a December race before then. Need to start looking !!
Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs
What a cool experience! I’ve been reading Runner’s World for a few years now — great info & inspiration!
Have a great weekend!
Michelle @ 3cheaprunners
Looks like a great group of gals to be spending your weekend with!
I really like Women’s Running Magazine…that’s waht introduced me to this whole blog world earlier this year
Lauren
Could you imagine working for a company where you go on group runs, eat smores, and get running goodies EVERY DAY?! Seriously, could it be more perfect. I would pinch myself every day because I would think I was in a dream!
Aimee - funfitgirl
what an amazing experience!! Going the the RW Half Festival next year is my official 2014 running goal!!
I’m running the half at the Rock’n’Roll Denver this weekend!
Dana
That seriously looks like an incredible time! It must be so amazing to have such great experiences with something youre so passionate about! SO awesome you got to meet Bart Yasso! He’s a legeend!! Those s’mores look quite delicious, too!
Jen
PLEASE tell me where I can find that injinji hat from your swag bag. I am obsessed!
Wish I were in Bethlehem this weekend – looks like an amazing time :)
Laura @ Live, Run Sparkle
Wow looks like you’re having an awesome time! That running stuff that you got is amazing, I especially love the striped toque.
My next race is the Fall Classic Half on November 17th in Vancouver. I’m pretty pumped about it but I was sick last week so I didn’t run much and I swear my body feels way out of shape from missing one week of running.
Alyssa @ See This Girl Run
How fun!! Looks like you’re having an amazing time!
Kay
Looks like you are having a great time!
In your photo with the running gear/goodies – what is in that can on the top right of the photo??
The Hungry Runner Girl
A can of tuna ha!
Kay
Haha! I was wondering if it was a headband or socks inside of a can for some reason, guess it was the obvious answer after all!
Karla @ Finding My Fit
Ah so much fun! I would love to do something like that someday but I’m a nobody in the running world :)
I am seeing my best friend after 6 months tomorrow and have a nice date night planned with the man. And the farmers market. But best of all: a les mills launch party all sunday morning for the new programs!
Sarah (Shh...Fit Happens)
Ahh that is so awesome!! I live like less than 20 min. away from Runners World Headquarters and have never been! I am doing the 10k tomorrow, woop woop!
Natalie @ Free Range Human
I’m actually running a 5K this afternoon! I’m actually a little nervous because I’ve been having some IT band issues. I’m hoping it doesn’t act up!
Amanda
I love the pink running gloves! That trip looks like paradise to me (and probably any runner). So glad that it looks like you are having a blast.
Jen@ milesandblessings
I am jealous!!! Runners world, running times and women’s running….are there anymore I could be reading? :)
My marathon is tomorrow!!!!!!
Kristi
It looks like you are having a great time! That looks like jsut the place for you.
runningwithscissors
You are sooo lucky! That would seriously be my dream trip! Really the only running magazine I read is Runners World. Running Times just doesn’t get it done for me. When it arrives in the mail it’s a special day around here. And because it’s sacred…..it only gets read when I’m home alone in complete silence from front to back. No skipping pages. Also, I try to savor each and every issue, making it last as long as possible. =)
My next run is the a 10k Kona Chocolate run. Can. Not. Wait. It’s my cousins first race ever! How beautiful……chocolate and a newbie all intertwined!!!
Enjoy your weekend! I’m sooooooo incredibly jealous.
Sarah G.
I’m getting so jealous seeing everynoe’s RW posts! I really should make the hour road trip just to hopefully bump into you… (creepy, much?)
My weekend plans are running 15 miles with my group tomorrow morning and attending a baptism on Sunday!
The only running magazine I read is RW.
My next race is the Philadelphia Marathon… 30 DAYS!!! :)
Jamie @ Sometimes Healthy Living Blog
I have blogger envy! Looks like a blast – can’t wait to read more :-)
Michele
I’m am LOVING seeing all my fav bloggers together! I want to come out to PA to watch just to see you girls! I’m pretty sure I would be more excited to see you all than any movie star/ singer! Have a great time, you ALL deserve it!
Crissi@ runninggirlrn
My weekend plans…. Working tomorrow… Blah! Then Sunday is my Columbus 1/2 marathon!!
I love runners world mag!
My next race is Sunday… I’m super excited but kinda worried bc I have been slacking on running! We went to Cancun last week and only ran 2 miles… It was hot!!
Wish me luck though!!!
Michelle
You are in my hometown, Janae, I grew up in Bethlehem! Bonus: my aunt retired from the US Postal Service, and for the last several years was the manager of shipping everything to and from Rodale Press in Emmaus, she worked right there!! It’s a beautiful area, I miss it…and I hope you have a good tour guide to take you to the very best places before and after the run.
Kristina @ Blog About Running
THIS looks like so much fun!
I read lots of articles from Running Times, Runner’s World and the iRunFar website. iRunFar is all about ultrarunning and it’s becoming one of my favorite sites ever – so much inspiration packed into one little site!
michelle kim
This Sunday, I’ll be a pacer for the Morgan Hill Marathon, and then three weeks later, I’ll be running the Malibu Marathon.
Taylor @ Single-tracked Mind
Looove Runner’s World! Was just reading the new article last night.
I have a half on Saturday! (In Healdsburg, while the rest of San Francisco runs Nike Women’s)
Doni
Are you from the Healdsburg area? (I live in Petaluma).
Taylor @ Single-tracked Mind
Nope! I live in San Francisco. Driving up for the race!
alicia
I will be running the Detroit Free Press 1/2 marathon this weekend!
http://www.freepmarathon.com/
Amy
Love this post – one of my goals is to visit the Runner’s World HQ sometime in my life. Looks like SO much fun. Btw, what brand are the pink gloves in your photo of the swag bag goodies? They’re super cute!
Annette@FitnessPerks
SO cool!! Have a blast!
Weekend plans include hopefully HAVING A BABY. Or just waiting for one. Either way. ;)
Doni
Whoa! That’s a bit more ambitious than my long run. Good luck and congratulations!
Ashley
My next race is the St Louis Half next weekend! AHHHH!
And thanks for giving us our dose of Brooke, even though youre far away :)
Niki
That sounds like a pretty amazing trip! Glad someone found you a toothbrush :)
No big plans for the weekend.
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Zaneta
Looks like a great time!! :) LOVE that you got a tour by Bart!! :) Keep on having fun!! :)
Julie M
Hey! I have that Cowboy’s Stadium Collector’s cup that Brooke is about to tip over. So many amazing things in this post and that is what I choose to comment on. LOL, yes.
Liz @ Carpe Diem and Run
That is so so so so so so so awesome that you met Bart Yasso!
Nicole
Weekend plans: BIRTHDAY!! Wooohoo!! The BF is taking me out tonight, tomorrow I’m working out then having ice cream for lunch with my brother, and then going out with friends tomorrow. My dad’s birthday is on Monday, but we’ll celebrate Sunday. It’s a good weekend to be celebrating.
My next race is November 17 in Palos Verdes. A half. Gotta get my Yasso’s in! :)
Have a blast!! :) :)
Crystal@TheFastFitRunner
So lucky! I hope I can make it one day!!!
Katie
Looks like such a cool experience!! I don’t know about running in Antarctica. That would be crayyyy.
xo
Amanda
I’m so jealous of your weekend! Enjoy it!!!!! :-)
Amy @ crazysweatymommy
What in the world is in that tin in the back of the “Christmas for Runners” picture—-did they give you sardines????
Amy @ Run Mom Run
Wow! That sounds like the best day ever! How awesome!
I’m running a cross country race tomorrow, I’m terrible at cross country, but it’s a fun change from my usual road race, so I’m excited!
My husband would love to work in a place that had a bike storage room. He just keeps his bike by his desk.
meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles
Looks like such a good time! Wish I was there. I don’t know when my next race is but I know my next run is early tomorrow morning!
Macalla
So cool!! I love Runner’s World Magazine. Have a fantastic race this weekend!! Can’t wait to hear all about it.
Amy at http://1unlikelyrunner.com
I first of all need an office full of shoes, and second, need a place that does runches every day!
Doni
Running a 20-miler with my running buddy, Kim.
Runner’s World is my favorite running magazine.
Next official event: California International Marathon. (You can look for me at the finish line after you’ve eaten breakfast and showered). :)
Heather @ Run Like a G!
OMG! You lucky ducky!!!!! I love RW!
Dominique @ That's What Domi Said
I WISH THERE WAS A LITTLE BIKE HOTEL AT MY WORK! That’s the coolest ever! And I work at a gym, so it is just a cryin’ shame that they haven’t already gotten on that idea.
I’m not really a “runner” (I’ve been working on running lately, but have never run a race…maybe someday!), but if I did marathons I would love to run one in Antarctica! Can you imagine seeing the penguins and polar bears and everything while you’re just trucking along??
Debbie @ Deb Runs
Sounds like a blast!!! I’ve been reading Runner’s World forever and I love it, but who doesn’t?
Luv What You Do
I too was wondering what NBD meant…oh no am I as out of date as our moms???
Candice@Hungrymotherunner
I SOOOO wish I was there with all of you! Have so much fun!
xoxo
Matilda
I’m jealous (in a good way). 1 that you get to go to runners world head quarters 2. that you get to meet bart yasso and 3. that you got an awesome goodie bag. Who doesn’t love goodie bags.
Sounds like you are having way too much fun. Enjoy every moment.
ps – I love the rw mag too.
hillary young
Sigh, dream trip for me too! From the tour and meeting Bart to swag to even the delicious snacks.
I love how you are pulling it off like it is NBD (also had to look that one up, ha ha). Have a great race weekend. We’re all cheering for you!
LosingLindy
Oh I love that hat! Looks like a great time
Jade O.
Seriously awesome post! Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you, cannot lie, I’m insanely jealous of this opportunity!
Kara @ Kara in the Kitchen
Oh my gosh, this looks like so much fun!!
Kari @ Running Ricig
That sounds like a seriously awesome trip!