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Some races change your life. For Nathan, REVEL Big Bear in Southern California was marathon number 30 and the day he finally qualified for the Boston Marathon. That same morning, Alicia ran her very first half marathon down the same mountain. With Big Bear running under the REVEL name for the last time on November 7, 2026, before the series joins Vacation Races, Nathan and Alicia share a love letter to REVEL and the race weekend that remains one of the highlights of their lives. In this episode: how we discovered REVEL at a race expo, why downhill racing is harder than it looks (just ask our quads), the Golden Driller Marathon that sparked the BQ chase, a year of downhill marathon training with 2,160 miles and a daily run streak, training side by side for Alicia's first half, scouting the finish line in Redlands, why a partner hotel matters on a point to point course, Coach Paul Carmona's REVEL Big Bear course strategy talk at the expo, a party bus up the mountain, the speed bump that nearly ended Alicia's race, the song that showed up at mile 15, and a finish line secret Nathan hears for the first time on mic. Plus, a celebration dinner at Goofy's Kitchen at Disneyland, a preview of our full conversation with Coach Paul in Episode 30, and a little foreshadowing of our thoughts on Boston Marathon qualifying times and the new downhill rules. Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure podcast is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, married 19 years and DINK by choice, who travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat their way through life together. This is a space where your latest adventure is the opening line, not your kid's age. Whether you're a DINK couple, empty nester, or anyone ready to adventure NOW, this podcast is for you. New episodes every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring! Not someday. Today. Find us everywhere: Website: https://marryingyourpassions.com Blog: https://marryingyourpassions.blogspot.com Newsletter: https://marryingyourpassions.beehiiv.com Social media: @MarryingYourPassions on all platforms: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Email: [email protected] TRUWILD Hydration and Nutrition (one of our great affiliates) Use code MYP30 for 30% off your order Places Mentioned in This Episode: REVEL Big Bear Vacation Races Coach Paul Carmona, RunTrainRace Hampton Inn & Suites San Bernardino Slacker Half Marathon Boston Marathon qualifying info Goofy's Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel Goodr Active Eyewear Crumbl Cookies Golden Driller Marathon episode

We're heading south of the border this episode to talk with Melanie Marsell and Kathleen Hall, co-founders of Explore the Americas and Dive the Americas. They run a boutique custom travel design company covering Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. With over 20 years of combined experience and more than 3,000 trips planned, Melanie and Kathleen aren't remote agents working off a guidebook. Melanie is a Costa Rica native, and Kathleen has called Costa Rica home since 2015. They know which roads wash out, which guides to trust, and how to build a trip that actually lets you slow down and take a place in. In this episode, we dive into: The Meet Cute: How a Costa Rica native and a marine biology grad crossed paths in the jungle and built a business together. Monkey Business: The hilarious reality of what happens when your hotel room gets ransacked by monkeys. Intentional Travel: What responsible, custom travel actually looks like in practice, not just in theory. Debunking Myths: Why the biggest misconceptions about safety and accessibility in Latin America are years out of date. The Real Cost: What it actually costs to work with a custom travel company versus booking it yourself. Future DINK Trips: A sneak peek at the early conversations around a future DINK group trip we're exploring together. If you've ever wondered whether Latin America and the Caribbean are more accessible, more welcoming, and more livable than you think, this conversation will change your mind. About the Show: Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure Podcast is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, married 19 years and DINK by choice. We travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat our way through life together. This is a space where your latest adventure is the opening line, not your kid's age. Whether you're a DINK couple, empty nester, or anyone ready to adventure now, this podcast is for you. New episodes drop every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring! Connect with Explore the Americas: Website: exploretheamericastravel.com and divetheamericas.com Instagram: @exploretheamericastravel Facebook: @exploretheamericastravel Connect with Us: Website: marryingyourpassions.com Socials: @marryingyourpassions on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube Blog: https://marryingyourpassions.blogspot.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://marryingyourpassions.beehiiv.com

Before marriage, before the 50 state marathon quest, before any of it, there was Montreal. Nathan and Alicia head back to their first trip together as a couple, back in August 2006, a solo planned adventure that turned into a lifelong partnership in adventure. They also revisit their 2023 day trip up from Burlington, Vermont, and reflect on just how much that first trip foreshadowed who they'd become. In this episode: Old Montreal's cobblestone streets, Mont Royal Park’s overlook (then and now), Notre Dame Basilica, Olympic Stadium, a duck boat tour with a very memorable smell, the Underground City, and the Montreal Eye. Plus, border crossing then versus now, a future trip wish list (Cirque du Soleil, the great Montreal bagel rivalry, and Nathan's plan to run every Canadian province after finishing all 50 states), and a can't miss episode extra: BG26.2 marathon weekend details and a listener discount code. Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure podcast is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, married 19 years and DINK by choice, who travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat their way through life together. This is a space where your latest adventure is the opening line, not your kid's age. Whether you're a DINK couple, empty nester, or anyone ready to adventure NOW, this podcast is for you. New episodes every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring! Not someday. Today. Find us everywhere: Website: https://marryingyourpassions.com Blog: https://marryingyourpassions.blogspot.com Newsletter: https://marryingyourpassions.beehiiv.com Social media: @MarryingYourPassions on all platforms: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Email: [email protected] Places Mentioned in This Episode: Attractions Mont Royal Park Olympic Stadium (Parc Olympique) La Grande Roue de Montréal (Montreal Eye) Notre-Dame Basilica Cirque du Soleil Restaurants LOV Restaurant (Old Montreal / McGill location) St-Viateur Bagel Fairmount Bagel Lodging Le Sous-bois Hostel Neighborhoods/Areas Old Montreal Mile End neighborhood guide Running Related Montreal Marathon (Marathon Beneva de Montréal) Our Partners BG26.2 Marathon Weekend, Bowling Green, KY, November 1: Register: https://bg262.com Use code PASSION26 for $10 off any in person race (marathon, half marathon, or 6K) Hotel Sync discount: 15% off race weekend stays automatically applied TruWild: https://truewild.com Use code MYP30 for 30% off your order

Join us as we kick off fall marathon season with a Labor Day weekend twofer: the Tupelo Marathon in Mississippi and the Heart of America Marathon in Columbia, Missouri. These two races hold a special place in Nathan's 50 state marathon journey, Tupelo was marathon number 3, Heart of America was number 9, and both remain some of our earliest adventures together as a married couple. We'll take you through what to expect on race day, from Tupelo's early 5 AM start and rolling country roads through Lee and Pontotoc counties, to Heart of America's five and a half miles of gravel road, the climb up Easley Hill, and its title as the second oldest continuously running marathon in the country. Plus, Nathan's hobble through the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum right after finishing Tupelo, a dough burger at Elvis's childhood diner, and the year we watched a runner attempt a record in a full suit at Heart of America. We also sit down with Heart of America race director Graham Bartlett for the inside scoop on this year's race. We also are excited to announce our 44th state and marathon: BG26.2 in Bowling Green, Kentucky this November, including a partnership discount code just for our listeners. Use code PASSION26 for $10 off any in person race! See you at the finish line! Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure podcast is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, married 19 years and DINK by choice, who travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat their way through life together. This is a space where your latest adventure is the opening line, not your kid's age. Whether you're a DINK couple, empty nester, or anyone ready to adventure NOW, this podcast is for you. New episodes every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring! Visit us on our website: marryingyourpassions.com Sign up for our newsletter: marryingyourpassions.beehiiv.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Don't forget to check out our blog for exclusive pics and even more details from our trips to Tupelo and Columbia. Races mentioned in this episode: Tupelo Marathon and 14.2 Miler - Tupelo, MS Heart of America Marathon and Relay - Columbia, MO BG26.2 Marathon, Half Marathon, and 6K - Bowling Green, KY, use code PASSION26 for $10 off registration Other helpful links: Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum - Tupelo, MS Jonnie’s Drive-in - Tupelo, MS The Hotel Sync - Bowling Green, KY, 15% race weekend discount available, simply book directly for on their website, discount automatically applied As always, we'd love to hear how you're marrying your passions to your everyday life! Share your stories with us on social media or send us a message.

We know timeshares are a hot button topic. There are two camps out there, the owners who've had one for decades and won't hear a word against it, and everyone else convinced it's a scam. We fall firmly into the first camp, and in this episode we're opening up the books on all three of our timeshares to show you exactly why. Married DINK (dual income, no kids) couple, Nathan and Alicia break down their ownership at Westgate Resorts, Hyatt Vacation Club (purchased originally as Welk Resorts before Hyatt's 2022 acquisition), and Disney Vacation Club, covering real numbers, real maintenance fees, and the honest sales pitch experience at each. They share the story of buying their first Westgate timeshare on a whim in Gatlinburg back in 2014, almost selling it during COVID, and how that decision accidentally led them to fall in love with Branson, Missouri. They walk through how points, weeks, and exchanges like Interval International actually work, break down what a real week costs them in maintenance fees versus retail rates, and get honest about the parts of timeshare ownership nobody likes to talk about, aggressive sales pitches, owner update meetings, and rising fees. Most importantly, they answer the question at the heart of the episode: which of their three timeshares would they buy again without hesitation, and which one would they actually sell? As always, we end with a life takeaway: if you use it, it's more than worth it. If you don't, it's a waste, and honestly, that's true of almost anything you'll ever buy. Resorts/Timeshares mentioned: Westgate Branson Lakes Resort - Hollister, MO Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort and Water Park - Gatlinburg, TN Westgate Flamingo Bay Resort - Las Vegas, NV Westgate Park City Resort and Spa - Park City, UT Hyatt Vacation Club at the Ranahan - Breckenridge, CO Villas of Cave Creek - Cave Creek, AZ Four Seasons Residence Club San Diego, Aviara - Carlsbad, CA Disney's Riviera Resort - Lake Buena Vista, FL Disney's Old Key West Resort - Lake Buena Vista, FL Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa - Lake Buena Vista, FL The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort - Lake Buena Vista, FL Other Helpful Links: Westgate Resorts Hyatt Vacation Club Disney Vacation Club Interval International Missed the story of how we got into Westgate in the first place? Check out our episode on Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains. As always, we'd love to hear about your own timeshare experiences, good, bad, or somewhere in between. Share your stories with us on social media or send us a message. Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure podcast is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, a married DINK couple (Dual Income, No Kids) who travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat their way through life together. Whether you're a DINK couple, empty nester, or anyone ready to adventure NOW, this podcast is for you. New episodes every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring! Find us everywhere @marryingyourpassions: Website: marryingyourpassions.com Blog: marryingyourpassions.blogspot.com Newsletter: marryingyourpassions.beehiiv.com TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook

San Miguel de Allende is a four hundred and eighty five year old colonial city in central Mexico, and it's been named the number one small city in the world six separate times by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel and Leisure. In this episode we talk with Greg Gunter, an architect, MBA, and founder of the first Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise in Mexico, about why San Miguel de Allende has become one of the most compelling second home and retirement destinations for DINKs and expats from the United States. Greg has lived in San Miguel de Allende full time since 2009 and sells around twenty five homes a year there, and he walks us through everything someone would need to know before considering a move. We cover the city's UNESCO World Heritage designation and colonial architecture, the residency visa program that makes staying long term easier than in almost any other country, and why homes in San Miguel de Allende are owned fee simple with a deed instead of through the bank trust structure used on Mexico's coast. We also talk through the cost of living, the year round climate at 6,400 feet, the city's seventy five annual festivals, and the safety and language misconceptions that stop a lot of Americans from even considering a home outside the United States. Whether you're a DINK couple thinking about a second home abroad, planning your first trip to San Miguel de Allende, or just curious what expat life in central Mexico actually looks like, this episode covers the history, the lifestyle, and the practical steps to get started. Marrying Your Passions is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, a married DINK couple (Dual Income, No Kids) who travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat their way through life together. Whether you're a DINK couple, empty nester, or anyone ready to adventure NOW, this podcast is for you. New episodes every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring! Connect with us: Website: marryingyourpassions.com Blog: marryingyourpassions.blogspot.com Follow us: @MarryingYourPassions on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Check out Alicia's Reviews on Google Maps Check out Nathan's Reviews on TripAdvisor Connect with Greg Gunter: Website: dreamprohomesluxury.com Follow him: Dream Pro Homes on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Places Mentioned in This Episode Rosewood Hotel - San Miguel de Allende Pueblo Bonito Hotel - San Miguel de Allende Live Aqua - San Miguel de Allende El Charco del Ingenio (botanical garden and nature preserve) The Jardin (town square) Centro (city center) Other Helpful Links: San Miguel De Allende Tourism Coming Up Next Episode 25: We're talking timeshares, why we love them, what to avoid, and how to actually get the most out of them.

What if the destination where you honeymooned became the place you keep returning to for nearly two decades because it keeps getting better every time? Married DINK couple Nathan and Alicia have been going to Gatlinburg, Tennessee since their honeymoon in 2007, and in this episode they share everything they have learned about one of the most popular travel destinations in the country. From heart-shaped jacuzzis at Honeymoon Hills to the best Thai food in the Smokies, from watching Westgate Smoky Mountains nearly burn to the ground in the devastating 2016 wildfire to watching it rebuild and thrive, this is the episode that has been 19 years in the making. They cover the full corridor (Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg) including the exploding moonshine, wine, and whiskey tasting scene, the best restaurants for vegetarians and everyone else, the Arts and Crafts Community Loop that most tourists miss, the only dog-friendly trail on the Tennessee side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and how a timeshare inside a national park became their home base. Plus: the story of what happens when a 23-year-old on his honeymoon asks a small-town Tennessee waitress for "adult entertainment." It went exactly as you would expect. Don't miss our free Moonshine, Wine and Whiskey Tasting Guide, a subscriber-exclusive companion to this episode with every spot we have actually visited, real prices, and the passport tricks most people miss. Sign up for our newsletter at marryingyourpassions.beehiiv.com and get it immediately. Nathan and Alicia are the hosts of Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure Podcast (DINK = Dual Income, No Kids). They are a child-free couple based in Port St. Lucie, Florida who believe adventure does not have to wait until someday. New episodes every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring! We are happy to offer our listeners a special deal for TRUWILD nutrition. Stay hydrated out there with TRUWILD's clean, natural energy and hydration made for the life you actually live. Use code MYP30 at truwild.com for 30% off your order. Visit us on our website: https://marryingyourpassions.com Sign up for our newsletter and get the free Moonshine, Wine and Whiskey Tasting Guide: marryingyourpassions.beehiiv.com Check out Alicia's Reviews on Google Maps Check out Nathan's Reviews on TripAdvisor Places mentioned in this episode that we recommend! National Park: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN/NC Sugarlands Visitor Center, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN Lodging: Westgate Smoky Mountains Resort, Gatlinburg, TN Honeymoon Hills Cabin Rentals, Gatlinburg, TN Distilleries and Moonshine: Ole Smoky Distillery — The Holler, Gatlinburg, TN Ole Smoky Distillery — The Barrelhouse, Gatlinburg, TN Ole Smoky Distillery — The Barn at The Island, Pigeon Forge, TN Sugarlands Distilling Company, Gatlinburg, TN Tennessee Shine Company, Gatlinburg, TN Smith Creek Moonshine, Pigeon Forge, TN Old Forge Distillery, Pigeon Forge, TN Junction 35 Spirits, Pigeon Forge, TN Wineries and Wine: Gatlinburg Winery, Gatlinburg, TN Elkmont Winery, Gatlinburg, TN Tennessee Homemade Wine, Pigeon Forge, TN Apple Barn Winery, Sevierville, TN Apple Barn Hard Cider Company, Sevierville, TN Apple Barn Dessert Wine Shoppe, Sevierville, TN Rocky Top Wine Trail, Sevierville/Pigeon Forge, TN Restaurants: The Baht, Gatlinburg, TN Split Rail Eats, Gatlinburg, TN Best Italian Cafe and Pizzeria, Gatlinburg, TN Pancake Pantry, Gatlinburg, TN Little House of Pancakes, Gatlinburg, TN Loco Burro, Gatlinburg, TN Mellow Mushroom, Gatlinburg, TN Gatlinburg Brewing Company, Gatlinburg, TN Southern Comfort Restaurant at Westgate, Gatlinburg, TN Old Mill Restaurant, Pigeon Forge, TN Local Goat, Pigeon Forge, TN Taco Ranch, Pigeon Forge, TN Apple Barn Restaurant, Sevierville, TN Bars and Craft Beer: Casual Pint (inside the Holiday Inn), Pigeon Forge, TN Shopping and Attractions: Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community Loop, Gatlinburg, TN Hillbilly Golf, Gatlinburg, TN The Island, Pigeon Forge, TN Old Mill Complex, Pigeon Forge, TN Tanger Outlets, Sevierville, TN Apple Barn Village, Sevierville, TN Parks and Trails: Gatlinburg Trail (dog-friendly), Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN Cades Cove Loop Road, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN Patriot Park, Pigeon Forge, TN Grocery: Food City, Gatlinburg, TN Other Helpful Links: Gatlinburg Official Tourism B.A.R.K. Ranger Program Inferno: The Gatlinburg Disaster (podcast) Stay tuned for our next episode as we head south of the border for a conversation about San Miguel de Allende, Mexico with our first international guest. The adventure continues! As always, we would love to hear how you are marrying your passions to your everyday life! Share your stories with us on social media or send us a message. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @MarryingYourPassions Don't forget to check out our blog at marryingyourpassions.blogspot.com Not someday. Today.

What if one of the best destinations for DINKs (Dual Income, No Kids) in the country was a place that probably never crossed your mind? Join us as we explore Hot Springs National Park and Hot Springs, Arkansas, a city and a national park so intertwined you genuinely cannot tell where one ends and the other begins. We hiked through the Ouachita Mountains in the morning, soaked in a private thermal bath in the afternoon, drank beer brewed from the same spring water that has flowed beneath the city for centuries, and walked a historic street with over 100 years of stories. We also brought our dog, Peppermint Patty, on her very first national park hike, nearly skipped the visitor center and almost immediately regretted it, and came away convinced that Hot Springs belongs near the top of every DINK travel list. Nathan and Alicia, your married DINK couple hosts, share where we stayed, our favorite eats and drinks, the thermal bath experience at Quapaw Baths and Spa, the Beer Bath Taster flight at the only brewery in the world inside a national park, the history of Bathhouse Row and Motel Row, and why the Fordyce Bathhouse visitor center and museum is the one stop you absolutely cannot skip even if you are short on time. As always, we end with takeaways on making adventure part of your everyday life such as a "short visit is always better than no visit!" and "Go do the thing!" Marrying Your Passions is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, a married DINK couple who travel, run marathons, and eat and drink their way through life together. Whether you are a DINK couple, empty nester, or anyone ready to adventure now, this podcast is for you. New episodes every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring! Visit us on our website: https://marryingyourpassions.com Sign up for our newsletter: marryingyourpassions.beehiiv.com Check out Alicia's Reviews on Google Maps Check out Nathan's Reviews on TripAdvisor Places mentioned in this episode that we recommend! National Park: Hot Springs National Park Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center at the Fordyce Bathhouse Bathhouses and Spas: Quapaw Baths and Spa, Hot Springs, AR Buckstaff Bathhouse, Hot Springs, AR Restaurants/Breweries/Etc.: Superior Bathhouse Brewery, Hot Springs, AR Hotels/Lodging: Gold-Inn, Hot Springs, AR Hotel Hale, Hot Springs, AR Shopping: Hot Springs Hat Company, Hot Springs, AR Our Partners: TRUWILD Clean Nutrition: Use code MYP30 for 30% off at truwild.com Other Helpful Links: Arkansas.com Hot Springs Guide Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Stay tuned for our next episode on Gatlinburg, Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as the adventure continues! As always, we would love to hear how you are marrying your passions to your everyday life! Share your stories with us on social media or send us a message. Find us on Facebook or Instagram. Don't forget to check out our blog!

Most performance nutrition products are packed with synthetic ingredients you cannot pronounce. Zac Curhan built TRUWILD to change that, starting with $10,000 and a bad experience on a hiking trail. In this episode he joins married DINK couple (dual income, no kids) Nathan and Alicia to talk clean nutrition for adventure travel, what entrepreneurship really costs, and why you should stop only doing things you know you will finish. We also get into what entrepreneurship does to your relationships and why TRUWILD products are just as much for the person walking their dog in the Florida heat as they are for the athlete crossing a marathon finish line. We have been using TRUWILD products in training, on race day, and on the road, and we are thrilled to finally introduce you to the person behind the brand. As a listener of Marrying Your Passions, you can get 30% off your entire TRUWILD order. Visit truwild.com and use code MYP30 at checkout, or go to truwild.com/discount/MYP30 to have the discount applied automatically. FIND TRUWILD: Website: truwild.com Facebook: @truwild Instagram: @tru_wild TikTok: @truwild Pinterest: @truwild Find Zac on Instagram: @zstar77 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY AND STAY UP TO DATE Sign up for our Newsletter Read this episode's blog for more tips and exclusive pictures. OUR LINKS: Our Website: marryingyourpassions.com Follow us: @marryingyourpassions on Facebook and Instagram Check out Alicia's Reviews on Google Maps Check out Nathan's Reviews on TripAdvisor Marrying Your Passions is the podcast for DINKs (Dual Income, No Kids), SINKs (Single Income, No Kids), empty nesters, recently retired couples, and anyone ready to make adventure part of their everyday life. We believe you do not have to wait for someday. Whether you are chasing all 50 states for marathons, fun, or otherwise, exploring national parks, or just looking for your next great trip, we are here to help you marry your passions and live fully now! New episodes every other week.

Married DINK (Dual Income, No Kids) couple, Nathan and Alicia have made adventure a non-negotiable part of their everyday life. In Episode 20, they take you back to May 2022 and one of the most unforgettable trips of their 50-state marathon journey as Nathan seeks to run a marathon in every state. It started as a straightforward plan: drive from Denver to Keystone, South Dakota to visit Mount Rushmore, then head east to Brookings, South Dakota for the Brookings Marathon. Mount Rushmore delivered everything they hoped for and more. What happened on the drive to Brookings did not. What followed was one of the most terrifying experiences of their lives, a storm that stopped traffic on the highway, turned the sky pitch black in the middle of the afternoon, and changed everything about how this trip was going to go. The marathon was gone. The town had no power. They pivoted to Minnesota, got that state crossed off, and still needed South Dakota. A few weeks later, the day after Alicia ran the Revel Rockies Half Marathon in Morrison, Colorado, they drove back to South Dakota for the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon. And Deadwood had a few surprises of its own. They had the chance to sit down with the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon race director, Emily specifically for this episode. Emily has been the race director since 2010. She shares the race's history, its place in the Deadwood community, and everything she has built around race weekend this year. If you have ever thought about running a destination marathon, this conversation will move the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon to the top of your list. RESOURCES: RACE: Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon Facebook Instagram RACE WEEKEND EVENTS: Wild West Legends Shakeout Hike, Saturday June 6, free, meet at Deadwood Visitor Center Volksmarch at Crazy Horse Memorial, Saturday June 6, 8am to 1pm, $4 cash Fast 5K, Kids 1k Saturday June 6 Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay, Sunday, June 7 Post-Race Party at Outlaw Square, Sunday June 7, 2 to 5pm XTERRA: Xterra Trail Run World Championship info HOTELS: K Bar S Lodge, Keystone, SD Hampton Inn Deadwood at the Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort, Deadwood, SD My Place Hotel, Brookings, SD RESTAURANTS: The Powder House, Keystone, SD Deadwood Social Club at Saloon No. 10, Deadwood, SD ATTRACTIONS: Mount Rushmore National Memorial Crazy Horse Memorial ALICIA'S RACE: Revel Rockies Half Marathon (no longer held, but Revel still has several other races) JOIN OUR COMMUNITY AND STAY UP TO DATE Sign up for our Newsletter Read this episode's blog for more tips and exclusive pictures. OUR LINKS: Our Website: marryingyourpassions.com Follow us: @marryingyourpassions on Facebook and Instagram Check out Alicia's Reviews on Google Maps Check out Nathan's Reviews on TripAdvisor Marrying Your Passions is the podcast for DINKs (Dual Income, No Kids), SINKs (Single Income, No Kids), empty nesters, recently retired couples, and anyone ready to make adventure part of their everyday life. We believe you do not have to wait for someday. Whether you are chasing all 50 states for marathons, fun, or otherwise, exploring national parks, or just looking for your next great trip, we are here to help you marry your passions and live fully now! New episodes every other week.

Think Disney World and SeaWorld are just for families with kids? Think again. In this episode, married DINK couple (Dual Income, No Kids) Nathan and Alicia make the case that family-friendly destinations are some of the best places to be when you are child-free, and share exactly how they experience them differently and completely on their own terms. From spontaneous mid-stay resort switches and late-night fireworks surprises at ‘Ohana restaurant to free resort hopping on a dinner reservation and the foot golf conversation that brought them back to SeaWorld, this episode is packed with personal stories, practical tips, and a genuinely refreshing perspective. Disney World and SeaWorld are two deep dive examples, but the bigger idea is this: there are places just like these wherever you live or wherever you want to travel. This episode will help you experience all of them on your own terms. IN THIS EPISODE: Why DINKs thrive at family-friendly destinations: it is not about absence, it is about abundanceDisney World: the Riviera Resort, mid-stay switching, resort hopping routes, Epcot festivals, and the Ohana fireworks moment we never saw comingSeaWorld: the foot golf origin story, festival tips, and why the annual pass changes everythingAquatica Orlando: the only water park in Florida with a 'fun river"Traveling with Peppermint Patty: dog-friendly resorts, Best Friends Pet Care, and day-use kennelsPlus: how everywhere you live or want to travel has a place just like this waiting for you RESOURCES: DISNEY WORLD: EPCOT Theme ParkDisney's Riviera ResortDisney Vacation Club (DVC)Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground and DVC Cabins Best Friends Pet Care at DisneyDisney SpringsBlizzard Beach Water ParkChase Disney Visa Card SEAWORLD AND AQUATICA: SeaWorld OrlandoAquatica OrlandoSea World Annual Passes including Florida Educator pass Seven Seas Food Festival SeaWorld Christmas Celebration: PETS: Best Friends Pet Care at Disney World: Disney dog-friendly resort policySeaWorld kennel information JOIN OUR COMMUNITY AND STAY UP TO DATE Sign up for our NewsletterRead this episode's blog for more tips and exclusive pictures. OUR LINKS: Our Website: marryingyourpassions.comOur Blog: marryingyourpassions.blogspot.comFollow us: @marryingyourpassions on Facebook and InstagramCheck out Alicia's Reviews on Google MapsCheck out Nathan's Reviews on TripAdvisor Marrying Your Passions is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, a married DINK couple (Dual Income, No Kids) who travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat their way through life together. Whether you're a DINK couple, empty nester, or anyone ready to adventure NOW, this podcast is for you. New episodes every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring! #DINKTravel #DisneyWorld #DisneyDINK #SeaWorldOrlando #FamilyFriendlyTravel #DINKLife #DisneyVacationClub #DVC #OrlandoTravel #TravelCouple #ChildFreeTravel

What does it take to actually go to the Olympics? Not watch it from your couch, but pack your bags, book your tickets two years in advance, and show up on a mountain in northern Italy with your family ready to experience one of the greatest spectacles on earth? This episode married DINK (Dual Income, No Kids) couple Nathan and Alicia sit down with their good friend Bryan Richards, who writes under the pen name Bryan Michael, to find out. Bryan is a Charlotte-based crime thriller author and a guy who has made a habit of traveling specifically for big events, from the Daytona 500 to the ACC Championship to the Mille Miglia in Italy. This past February he took his wife Shannan and their son to the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, and he came back with stories, hard-won logistics advice, and a perspective on the Games that goes way beyond the sports. We talk about how to navigate the lottery system, why you need to book your accommodations the moment they become available, what it costs, what to pack, and why the zones matter more than you think. We also talk about what it feels like to stand in a crowd of people from a dozen different countries all cheering for the same athlete coming down a mountain, and why that matters right now. Plus Bryan talks about completing his first book, Blood Debt, breaks news on his upcoming thriller Past Due, the second book in the Miller Family series, talks about what it really looks like to go all in on a creative dream, and shares what he has learned about building an audience from scratch. If you are thinking about the LA 2028 Olympics or any future Olympics, this episode is your head start. In this episode: How Bryan planned a two-year Olympic trip on a real budgetNavigating the lottery, zones, and ticketing systemWhat he would do differently on accommodationsThe moment that made it all worth itGoing all in on a creative passion and what the grind actually looks likeWhat is coming next for the Miller Family thriller series RESOURCES: GUEST: Bryan Michael, Author of Blood Debt available on on Amazon and Past Due (coming April 2026) Website: bryanmichaelauthor.com Socials: @bryanmichaelauthor on Instagram and Facebook Autographed copies and book club discounts available on his website OLYMPICS: Milano Cortina 2026 Official Site LA 2028 Olympics Official Site ATTRACTIONS: The Duomo - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Milan Ferrari Museum Maranello Lavino Olympic Venues OUR LINKS: Our Website: marryingyourpassions.com Our Blog: marryingyourpassions.blogspot.com Follow us: @marryingyourpassions on Instagram and Facebook Check out Alicia's Reviews on Google Maps Check out Nathan's Reviews on TripAdvisor Marrying Your Passions is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, a married DINK couple (Dual Income, No Kids) who travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat their way through life together. Whether you're a DINK couple, empty nester, or anyone ready to adventure NOW, this podcast is for you. New episodes every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring!

On April 17, 2021, Nathan crossed the finish line of the Golden Driller Marathon in Tulsa, Oklahoma and finally believed he could qualify for the Bosto. Two years later, on April 17, 2023, exactly to the day, he crossed the finish line on Boylston Street at the Boston Marathon. The Golden Driller Marathon is one of Oklahoma's best kept secrets. A flat, fast, Boston qualifying course along the beautiful Riverparks trail system on the Arkansas River, a small and friendly race with a big community feel, and a city that will genuinely surprise you. Married DINK (Dual Income, No Kids) couple Nathan and Alicia spent less than 48 hours in Tulsa in April 2021 and still managed to explore the powerful history of Black Wall Street, visit the iconic Golden Driller statue, discover great local food and coffee, and fall a little bit in love with a city they never expected to. If you are running the Golden Driller this year, thinking about it, looking for a Boston qualifier, love a great race story, or just want to discover a genuinely underrated city that will surprise you, this episode is for you! RESOURCES: RACE: Golden Driller Marathon Registration Golden Driller Racing HOTEL: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tulsa Downtown/Route 66 RESTAURANTS: Ti Amo Ristorante Italiano COFFEE: Black Wall Street Liquid Lounge ATTRACTIONS: Greenwood District / Black Wall Street Vernon A.M.E. Church The Golden Driller Statue The Gathering Place ONEOK Field / Tulsa Drillers Blue Dome District TOURISM: Tulsa Oklahoma Tourism Visit Tulsa OUR LINKS: Our Website: marryingyourpassions.com Our Blog: marryingyourpassions.blogspot.com Follow us: @marryingyourpassions on Facebook and Instagram Check out Alicia's Reviews on Google Maps Check out Nathan's Reviews on TripAdvisor Marrying Your Passions is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, a married DINK couple (Dual Income, No Kids) who travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat their way through life together. Whether you're a DINK couple, empty nester, or anyone ready to adventure NOW, this podcast is for you. New episodes every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring! #DINKTravel #Marathon #Tulsa #Oklahoma #GoldenDrillerMarathon #50StatesMarathon #BostonMarathon #ChildfreeTravel #TravelPodcast #BlackWallStreet

What happens when a marathon introduces you to a region so amazing you keep coming back? That's exactly what happened to us in Virginia's Historic Triangle! Join us as we explore Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown, Virginia across two unforgettable trips. With 2026 marking both America's 250th anniversary AND Colonial Williamsburg's 100th anniversary, there has never been a better time to visit this incredible region. Nathan and Alicia, your married DINK couple hosts, share where we stayedshare where we stayed, our favorite local eats and drinks, great shopping finds including a very eventful visit to the Nautical Dog with Peppermint Patty, and our time exploring some of the most historically significant sites in America. Nathan also shares a hidden gem that has stayed with him since the drive home: Virginia State Route 5. As always, we end with life takeaways on making your passions part of everyday life. Go do the thing you have always dreamed of doing. Sometimes it will be even better than you imagined. And sometimes there won't be a single panda bear in sight. ;) Marrying Your Passions is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, a married DINK couple (Dual Income, No Kids) who travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat their way through life together. Whether you’re a DINK couple, empty nester, or anyone ready to adventure NOW, this podcast is for you. New episodes every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring! Visit us on our website: https://marryingyourpassions.com Check out Alicia's Reviews on Google Maps Check out Nathan's Reviews on TripAdvisor Places mentioned in this episode that we recommend! Historic Sites: Colonial Williamsburg Yorktown Battlefield American Revolution Museum at Yorktown Historic Jamestowne Resorts/Timeshares: King's Creek by Spinnaker Resorts - Williamsburg, VA Westgate Historic Williamsburg Resort - Williamsburg, VA Restaurants/Breweries/Distilleries/Etc.: Sal's by Victor - Williamsburg, VA Copper Fox Distillery - Williamsburg, VA Craft 31 - Williamsburg, VA Precarious Beer Project - Williamsburg, VA Column 15 - Williamsburg, VA Silver Hand Meadery - Williamsburg, VA Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters - Yorktown, VA Shopping: The Christmas Mouse - Williamsburg, VA Whitley's Peanut Factory - Williamsburg, VA The Nautical Dog & Schwartz's Cat Cove - Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg General Store - Williamsburg, VA Merchant’s Square - Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg Premium Outlets - Williamsburg, VA Other Helpful Links: Virginia 250 Passport Visit Williamsburg Waller Mill Park Stay tuned for our next episode on Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Golden Driller Marathon as the adventure continues! As always, we'd love to hear how you're marrying your passions to your everyday life! Share your stories with us on social media or send us a message. Find us on Facebook or Instagram. Don’t forget to check out our blog!

🏃‍♂️ We're returning to what started it all, marathons! After focusing on our epic 2024 road trip and Virgin Voyages series, Episode 15 brings us back to marathon travel. Nathan and Alicia shares his experience running the inaugural 2015 One City Marathon in Newport News, Virginia, his state #17 in the quest to run all 50 states. What You'll Hear: ✨ Power the Hype 2026 - Newport News's year-long celebration kicks off with the marathon! 🎉 Race Weekend Events: Friday Power the Hype One City Kickoff Crawl (5-9 PM) - Live music, food trucks, line dancing with Break it Down RVA, and remarks from the MayorSaturday One City Celebration at Tradition Brewing Company (8 AM-Noon)Sunday One City Celebration at The Yard District (8 AM-2 PM) with Coastal Fermentory & Ironclad DistilleryALL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - runners and non-runners welcome! 🏃 The Race: Flat, fast, Boston Qualifier course (13-20% BQ rate!)\Point-to-point spanning all 26.2 miles of Newport News400-500 finishers for the marathon - perfect size for first-timersAlso features Half Marathon, 5K, and Nautical Mile Fun Run 🎯 Insider Info from the City of Newport News: We talked with Olivia from the city of Newport News Communications to bring you exclusive details about this year's festivities. 📍 What We Explored: The Mariners' Museum (35,000+ artifacts, $1 admission!)Virginia Living Museum (native species zoo/aquarium/planetarium)Newport News Park trailsWhere we stayed and ate 💡 Nathan's Big Takeaway: "Someone has to be first. Sometimes it should be you!" - Why taking risks on inaugural races (and in life) is worth it. Race Info: Race weekend: February 27 - March 1, 2026Marathon: Sunday, March 1, 2026Also: Half Marathon, 5K, Nautical Mile Fun RunOne City Marathon official website: https://www.nnva.gov/3150/One-City-Marathon🌐 OneCityMarathon.com📱 Download the One City Marathon app for live trackingFollow: @onecitymarathon on social media Special thanks to: Olivia and the City of Newport News Communications Department Marrying Your Passions is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, a married DINK couple (Dual Income, No Kids) who travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat their way through life together. Whether you're a DINK couple, empty nester, or anyone ready to adventure NOW, this podcast is for you. New episodes every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring! Connect with us: Instagram & Facebook: @marryingyourpassionsWebsite: marryingyourpassions.comBlog: marryingyourpassions.blogspot.comP2 Pics: Check out Peppermint Patty's page!Read Alicia’s reviews on Google MapsRead Nathan’s reviews on TripAdvisor Next Episode: Episode 16 explores Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Historic Jamestowne, perfect add-ons to your race weekend, especially for America's 250th anniversary! 🎧 Whether you're a runner, a DINK/SINK traveler, or someone looking for the perfect Virginia getaway, this episode has something for you!