New York Post: Marathon travel is hitting its stride

New York Post: Marathon travel is hitting its stride

Stefani Jackenthal
NYPost, Adventure Racing, Run

As the official shouted “3-2-1! Go,” nearly a thousand international and local runners sprinted off the starting line with “The Final Countdown” blaring over the speaker.In the sultry darkness, I could feel sweat dripping down my shins with each stride. It was 5 a.m. and already nearly 80 degrees on a breathless December morning in Grand Cayman for the 13th annual Intertrust Cayman Island Marathon, Half Marathon and 4-person Relay.

As the train doors opened in Trani, a bustling Italian seaport on the Adriatic Sea known as “the pearl of Puglia,” fresh salty sea air filled my lungs. Michele Cappiello, owner of Bike Basilicata, greeted me with a warm smile. I followed him to a small shop nearby, where I changed into Pearl Izumi cycling togs, picked up a provided Scott road bike and maps and began a three-day cycling trip across Puglia and Basilicata in south Italy, a.k.a the heel of “the boot.”

New York Post: I biked and boozed across southern Italy

New York Post: I biked and boozed across southern Italy

Stefani Jackenthal
NYPost, Cycle

 

As the train doors opened in Trani, a bustling Italian seaport on the Adriatic Sea known as “the pearl of Puglia,” fresh salty sea air filled my lungs. Michele Cappiello, owner of Bike Basilicata, greeted me with a warm smile. I followed him to a small shop nearby, where I changed into Pearl Izumi cycling togs, picked up a provided Scott road bike and maps and began a three-day cycling trip across Puglia and Basilicata in south Italy, a.k.a the heel of “the boot.”

HuffPost: Cycling and Sipping in Bordeaux, France

HuffPost: Cycling and Sipping in Bordeaux, France

Stefani Jackenthal
HuffPost, Wine, Cycle

As details jelled about my spring trip to Bordeaux, France, it became apparent that my travel-mates were set on a full wine and food exploration. Who was I to argue? But, some of my favorite trips have been cycling and sipping through wine regions around the globe and I did not want to miss out. So, I extended my visit by three-days and created Part 2: A price-friendly, DIY cycling exploration.

The New York Times: A 13-Year-Old Takes On Everest, and Sets Off a Debate

The New York Times: A 13-Year-Old Takes On Everest, and Sets Off a Debate

Stefani Jackenthal
Climbing, NYTimes

For many 13-year-old boys, the journey from childhood to manhood begins with their first job, shaving feathery whiskers or discovering girls. But for Jordan Romero, it is unfolding in an attempt to become the youngest person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. On Saturday he departed base camp with his father, Paul Romero, and Paul’s companion and professional adventure racing teammate, Karen Lundgren.

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