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Running On Points
Добавлен 26 мар 2023
Chronicling the quest to run a half or full marathon in all 50 US states. Training updates, travel planning, hotel reviews, earning and redeeming points, race reviews and more
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Waldorf Astoria Chicago - Corner One Bedroom Terrace Suite with Fireplace Tour
A quick video showing off another Suite at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago. This time we got upgraded to the Corner One Bedroom Terrace Suite with Fireplace.
Also used the complimentary car service for the first time this trip. They can drive you up to a mile from the hotel, but they were very kind and offered to drive us a couple extra miles to the train station.
Full review and additional suite tours here: ruclips.net/video/iVFxydsMLUg/видео.html
Filmed January 2025
Chapters
00:00 Entryway
00:20 Extra Bathroom
00:35 Living Area
00:56 Terrace
01:14 Main Bathroom
01:36 Bedroom
02:08 Car Service
02:47 Outro
Also used the complimentary car service for the first time this trip. They can drive you up to a mile from the hotel, but they were very kind and offered to drive us a couple extra miles to the train station.
Full review and additional suite tours here: ruclips.net/video/iVFxydsMLUg/видео.html
Filmed January 2025
Chapters
00:00 Entryway
00:20 Extra Bathroom
00:35 Living Area
00:56 Terrace
01:14 Main Bathroom
01:36 Bedroom
02:08 Car Service
02:47 Outro
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Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago - Studio Suite - Room Tour and Review
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Tour of the Studio Suite as known as the Regency Suite at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago. I was upgraded to it as part of my Hyatt Globalist benefits. This is an airport hotel situated very close to Chicago’s O'Hare (ORD) Airport. It is also part of the Rosemont convention center complex. There is a 24 hour shuttle service to the airport that I have found to be convenient and reliable. This h...
Chicago Marathon 2024 - Race Review and Tips
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A full look at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon October 13 2024 from Expo to Finish! Finish Line Live Stream: ruclips.net/video/H_dgHAMAWWw/видео.html Instagram: runningonpointschannel Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:15 Packet Pickup / Expo 02:41 Accommodations / Travel 04:09 Race Day 05:57 Race Time! 09:12 Finish Line 11:48 Final Thoughts 12:42 Bonus Tip
Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago - Standard King Room Tour
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Brief room tour of the standard king room of the Hyatt Centric The Loop in Chicago. We stayed here the night before the Chicago Marathon. The hotel is located in The Loop neighborhood of downtown Chicago, which was a convenient location for participating in the Chicago Marathon. This was a very brief stay and we did not have the time to fully explore the hotel, so enjoy this brief tour of the s...
Hyatt Regency Seattle Hotel - Regency Suite Tour and Review
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Tour of the Regency Suite at the Hyatt Regency Seattle. This is a Standard Suite at this hotel, and I was upgraded to it as part of my Hyatt Globalist benefits. The Hyatt Regency Seattle was opened in December 2018 and is large and modern. The hotel is located close to the Westlake stop on the 1 Line and is an easy walking distance to Pike’s Place Market. This hotel is currently a Category 4 ho...
Waldorf Astoria Chicago - Gold Coast Terrace Suite Tours and Review
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Tour of two suites at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago. First up is the Gold Coast Terrace Suite which is a huge 855 sqft one-bedroom suite. Next is the One-Bedroom Terrace Suite coming in at 660 sqft. This hotel is located in Chicago in the Gold Coast neighborhood. Waldorf Astoria is a Hilton hotel and they do an excellent job with providing benefits to Hilton Diamond status members. Nearly every t...
Hyatt Regency Chicago - River View Suite Tours and Review - Renovated Rooms
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Tour of two suites at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. This hotel is undergoing extensive renovations and the renovations are nearing completion. This hotel is located in downtown Chicago along the river and close to the lake and Millennium Park. It is a large convention hotel, but it is also well located to many tourist activities. This is a category Category 4 hotel, meaning nights are as cheap as ...
Lost Pines Resort vs Coconut Point - Which Family Friendly Hyatt Resort Waterpark Is Best?
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Recently stayed at two Hyatt Resort Waterpark properties in the US, the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort near Austin TX and Hyatt Regency Coconut Point near Naples FL. Here’s my thoughts on how these two properties stack up based on 16 criteria, and which one I would return to first. Full Reviews: Lost Pines Resort (Junior Suite): ruclips.net/video/FghH_y15mJY/видео.html Coconut Point (Premium B...
Shokz OpenMove Open Air Headphones - Runner's Review
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If you're considering Shokz headphones for running, here are some thoughts on the basic, entry-level OpenMove. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:45 Pros: Battery Life and Water Resistance 01:28 Pros: Comfort 01:38 Pros: Situational Awareness 02:18 Pros: Audio Quality 02:44 Pros: USB-C Charger 03:00 Cons: Wearing with Glasses and Hat 03:40 Cons: Back Connector Gets in the Way 04:31 Cons: Other People Can ...
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort - Junior Suite - Room Tour and Review - May 2024
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Room tour and review of the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Lost Pines, TX, a little east of Austin Texas, with easy access from the Austin Airport. We booked the Junior Suite, also called the Lost Pines Suite, using points and a Suite Upgrade Award. This resort combines natural beauty with a family friendly water park. If you are feeling like being active, there’s bicycles, walking ...
Lindner Hotel Vienna Am Belvedere JDV by Hyatt - Junior Suite - Room Tour and Review - February 2024
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Room tour and review of Lindner Hotel Vienna Am Belvedere in Austria. Located close to Belvedere Schlossgarten and the Rennweg train station. This is a JDV by Hyatt and is a Category 1 hotel, meaning nights are as cheap as 3500 Hyatt Points per night. While there aren’t many frills, the value here is fantastic. I was upgraded to a Junior Suite and the breakfast buffet was very good (you can squ...
Nebraska Half Marathon 2024 - Dodging Tornados - States 12 & 13 of 50
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If only EF-3 stood for Extra Fast... Here's a recap of The Nebraska Half 2024, starting with a tornado and ending with states 12 and 13 completed on my quest to race across America. Instagram: runningonpointschannel 00:00 Intro 00:07 Dodging Tornados 01:01 Nebraska Half Day 03:12 Finish Line 03:26 Final Thoughts
Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas - A Hyatt Hotel - UNrenovated Strip View - Room Tour and Review
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Room tour and review of the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Recently fully integrated as a Hyatt Hotel and undergoing extensive renovations. This hotel is located off the strip, but is the closest Hyatt option. The Rio is undergoing extensive renovations at the time of filming, and one has the option to book directly into a renovated room, or take a chance with one of the older rooms. I receiv...
Top 10 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Running the NYC Marathon
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It still give me goosebumps to think how AMAZING the New York City Marathon was, but it could have been even better if I had known these 10 things! And, yes, three of them are about using the bathroom, because running = pooping.
Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars - Regency Executive Suite - Room Tour and Review - February 2024
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Room tour and review of Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars located in London next to the Blackfriars Station and close to the Thames with convenient access to a number of train lines. This is a new hotel, opening in mid 2023. I had a nice stay here in the Regency Executive Suite (really more of a large corner room). It is clean, modern and comfortable. I booked it using 17k Hyatt Points per night...
Andaz London Liverpool Street - Andaz Large Suite - Room Tour and Review - February 2024
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Andaz London Liverpool Street - Andaz Large Suite - Room Tour and Review - February 2024
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point - Bay View Family Suite with Sofabed - Tour and Review - Christmas 2023
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Hyatt Regency Coconut Point - Bay View Family Suite with Sofabed - Tour and Review - Christmas 2023
LondonHouse Chicago Curio Collection by Hilton - King Room - Room Tour and Review - December 2023
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LondonHouse Chicago Curio Collection by Hilton - King Room - Room Tour and Review - December 2023
theWit Chicago a Hilton Hotel - King Room - Room Tour and Review - December 2023
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theWit Chicago a Hilton Hotel - King Room - Room Tour and Review - December 2023
Andaz 5th Ave NYC - Andaz Suite - Room Tour and Review - November 2023
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Andaz 5th Ave NYC - Andaz Suite - Room Tour and Review - November 2023
New York City Marathon 2023 - First Time Marathon - Race Review
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New York City Marathon 2023 - First Time Marathon - Race Review
Hyatt Regency San Francisco - Balcony Suite - Room Tour and Review - August 2023
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco - Balcony Suite - Room Tour and Review - August 2023
Grand Hyatt SFO - Corner Suite King Bed - Room Tour and Review - September 2023
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Grand Hyatt SFO - Corner Suite King Bed - Room Tour and Review - September 2023
Hilton Grand Vacations Elara Center Strip Las Vegas - Junior 1 King Suite - Room Tour - August 2023
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Hilton Grand Vacations Elara Center Strip Las Vegas - Junior 1 King Suite - Room Tour - August 2023
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas - Strip View 1 King Bed - Tour and Review - August 2023
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Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas - Strip View 1 King Bed - Tour and Review - August 2023
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point - 1 King Bedroom Premium Bay View Suite - Tour and Review - August 2023
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Hyatt Regency Coconut Point - 1 King Bedroom Premium Bay View Suite - Tour and Review - August 2023
Thompson Chicago Hotel: King Bed Corner Room Tour Walkthrough - August 2023
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Thompson Chicago Hotel: King Bed Corner Room Tour Walkthrough - August 2023
Sounder Train N Line - Everett to Seattle - Puget Sound Views - June 2023
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Sounder Train N Line - Everett to Seattle - Puget Sound Views - June 2023
Grand Hyatt Seattle Hotel - King Bed Bay View Room - Tour and Review - June 2023
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Grand Hyatt Seattle Hotel - King Bed Bay View Room - Tour and Review - June 2023
Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel Room Tour and Review - June 2023
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Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel Room Tour and Review - June 2023
in our 50 state half marathon club the state of origin is the only credit. In this case you get Ohio Credit and not Kentucky. 50 half marathons ran is our club goal. Look at our club abd get in many of discounts 50stateshalfmarathonclub : )
Dont stay this hotel it is not secure. Someone entered our room and stole not just money ids, car keys and some of other items. And the time is 7.52 which means shift time. They dont have camera also doors couldn’t be close itself i will write more details…
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for sharing! I’m hoping to book through points and didn’t realize there’s no parking fees to resort fees when you use points. Very helpful info
Just to clarify. The no resort fees on points is true for everyone regardless of status. The no parking fee is only if you also have Globalist status
@ ahh ok! Thanks
Nice review thanks!
Terrific review. Comfortable pace, helpful and relevant info, good camera work. Best review I’ve seen for this property.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful
Finally a video that mentions start line potty issues. I was searching for information about toilet access once in coral and information on time of closure for coral entry. Thx so much. Great work. I noticed your vest. Again fantastic tip.
I'm so glad you liked the video! Anytime I do a race, what I really want to know is what the start line situation is! Bathrooms are the real struggle of marathon prep, for sure!
I don't miss the grey skies
this was super informative, thanks for making it. I'll be running it next year! That bonus tip made me actually laugh out loud.
Love this review. Nice footage. Excellent info & insights. Great commentary. Congratulations on the finish. Keep it up and hope your channel grows.
shoot.Thx for doing this viddie I just ordered a 2 pk set from HSN for 100. I've used a knock off brand for a year now and those did great too. Now upgrading to shokz.😅 my only complaint they're not rear àdjusteble so you can sit or lay down with them on your head.
Glad you found the video useful!
Have you been to cabo waldorf? Usually not one for waldorfs but that one was nice. Chicago one cool not been though.
Haven't been to Cabo yet, but always on the lookout for good places to use our Hilton Free Night certificates
@@RunningOnPoints I saw some others that went on points. It’s a cool hotel but Cabo is pretty gross other than the resort. What do you think of wymaras?
You should check out hyatt carmel valley ranch. Imo it’s like lost pines but a step up without as many kid friendly amenities, more for middle age.
We haven't visited it yet, but Carmel Valley Ranch is on our list to visit at some point in the future
does GOH provide access to club access breakfast as well as the restaurant breakfast (at eclipse?)? or is it the former only?
Guest of Honor should give you all the same benefits a "regular" Globalist gets. So you should get club access. If the club is serving full breakfast you'll get it there, if it isn't serving breakfast you'll get it at the main restaurant. It looks like they have made some changes to the club since I visited (in particular it is rotating again!), so might be worth reaching out to the hotel directly to verify how it will be working when you visit
I ran the full that day, great memory to say the least
This is really a hidden gem in chicago. I really enjoyed my stay there. Thanks for sharing!
you would think for a high-end hotel they would invest in some sound-insulating windows. location is nice though.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
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Thanks for the video. I was between this hotel and Embassy Suites by San Diego Bay.
It has this as occupancy 6, are there 2 pull out couches in living room? Great video!
That's a good question. I know the main large section of the sofa is a pull out bed, that's what we used for our kids when we stayed. I'm trying to remember if that portion facing away is also a pull out as well... I *think* it is, but I'm not 100% sure. If it isn't I'm sure they'd be able to bring up some rollaway beds if needed. Glad you liked the video!
Great footage! Thanks for making a solid video!
Nice view not special room. Bad furniture.
you clearly are prejudiced towards Coconut
This course reminds me a lot of the old course for the Heartland Half except mostly in reverse. I'm guessing April was a much nicer time to run it than September. BTW I love the premise of your channel. I am doing the same thing to a degree in that as much as I can use points from my travels I do in order to keep the races flowing. Finished #40 earlier this month. I'm hoping to see some of yours overlap mine and a fresh perspective on races I may have done many years ago. Race safe and great luck!
I had heard of the Heartland Half, so maybe this really is it but backward! April was a really nice time to run (minus the tornado). Thanks for the kind words about our channel. I'm so impressed that you've already gotten through 40 states! Which ten do you have left? Which races that you've done already do you recommend I try out? I'd love to hear your suggestions!
@@RunningOnPoints I would need to look at your map for recommendations. As for my remaining states Michigan South Carolina Maryland Pennsylvania Rhode Island New Hampshire Delaware Alabama Indiana Michigan Vermont. I will say that regardless of if you have done Nevada or not, Rock and Roll Vegas is amazing. Also the Little Rock Marathon and by extension the Half is SO well run!
Negative
I'm glad you mentioned the noise, which would make this property a pass, for some. Nearby Chicago Ave is an ambulance feeder route to the three hospitals that flank the east end of the street, towards Lake Shore Drive. In addition to the fire substation that you mentioned, there can be siren noise every 10 minutes. I lived nearby for nine years, and in that time, the neighbourhood became grossly overbuilt, which resulted in a canyon effect, in which every sound reverberated off the high-rise buildings. When I moved out, I moved closer to the lake, and you would be surprised by how much the noise level diminishes in just a few blocks further east.
Thanks for the review - staying here this summer!
New York marathon is not on my list, thanks in part to your video. The crowds are amazing though and alot of buzz.
Do you have any suggestions on marathons to run for a first time marathoner? I'm looking at this one because the timing is perfect and I'm also a midwestern person so I can combine it with a vacation for the family.
I think the location is fabulous to combine with a family vacation, but know that the San Diego half and full marathons are hilly! There's a terrible bridge at mile 20 (I think?) that makes it even more of a climb. That being said, it's gorgeous and I'd say it's worth the challenge!
@@RunningOnPoints I'm down for the challenge 💪. Thanks!
Hahahahahaha. ". Well ........... ". If you know you know.
What room were you in, getting ready for an upcoming stay at this hotel and want to make sure I pick the right room in app to get river views. Thanks
My room was 1411, however in the app when you are selecting your room it should be reasonably easy to tell which rooms are facing the river
I’m running the San Diego half this year. This video was very helpful. Especially about reserving a ride the night before. I’ll definitely be doing that. Thanks for the tips.
I'm so glad! Definitely reserve that ride ahead of time and leave yourself time for traffic!
Spacious, but the room couldn’t be more bland and generic. 😩. However, considering how expensive hotels in the West End area are the prices here are more reasonable and the location is good. 😁
Thank you for your review. Im running my first marathon and I got accepted for 2024 NY Marathon. Your tips are very helpful. Im scared but excited at the same time.
Congrats! I'm so excited for you - you're going to love it!!! Bring toilet paper and have so much fun!
Thank you for the video. I was there Sept.'23 for 5 nights. The only thing I didn't like about the hotel is that my room was dark, like painted black esp the walls. Also, you forgot to feature the steam sauna and the massages they offer, but that's probably a discretionary move. Pubs, bars, restaurant, a famous market and a mini Mart are all a short walk.
Just noting at 2:07 you cross over on that bridge into Newport, KY before crossing into Covington, KY over another bridge about 3/4 of a mile later. But hope you enjoyed the race.
the video was really good the rooms were really nice I loved your video
We stayed here last year and I really appreciate the minimalist feeling. We stayed in the andaz suite. Yours looks different. We stayed in the corner suite.
Why is your voiceover only on the left channel? I'm deaf in my left ear, so I had to switch my headphones around to hear your narration.
Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I'll see about getting that fixed soon. Update: found the issue, but sadly I can't fix it on RUclips without completely deleting the video and starting over. But I'll be sure that future videos don't have that issue with the audio. Thanks again for pointing it out, and sorry for the defective audio here
when i look on expedia or the hilton website they have a tub/shower combo but your room had a tub in the bedroom , how did you get that paticular suite?
That's an excellent question, I see what you mean on the room description and photos on Hilton's website. I suppose there must be different layouts for the Junior Suite that aren't mentioned. I made no special request, and the front desk didn't mention anything, so not sure how you'd ensure you'd get one version vs another.
What kind of camera and editing software do you use?
Many of the shots during the race use a GoPro Hero11, the rest are just shot on my phone (a Google Pixel 6a). Editing is done using DaVinci Resolve, which is free and surprisingly fully featured and relatively easy to use.
@@RunningOnPoints awesome, thanks for the reply. I've been documenting my journey on my blog, but I've been thinking about doing videos. I really love how you have done yours. Happy travels!
I've run this Marathon twice and still my favorite Marathon!
I'm surprised how unfinished the rooms look. I'm used to the Andaz having more local flair. This this one feels almost lifeless.
I would tend to agree, it's a bit too minimalist, made even more noticeable by how tall the ceilings are. The hallways are also surprisingly bare, with really the only decoration being right by the elevators. Next time I'm visiting NY I'll probably check out another Hyatt, but mostly because there's just so many good options there and I want to try out more. Still had a great time at the Andaz.
May I ask you, is it legal to run marathon completely naked just wearing shoes and cowboy hat?
0:29 You said you walked the roughly four miles from SAN to the Hilton San Diego Bayfront - according to Google Maps, that must have taken you an hour and change?
Fabulous. Brings back memories from when we ran this last year. Still gutted I didn’t grab a Dunkin’ Donuts beanie hat, but it was unseasonably warm 😊 Enjoy your recovery ❤
2:57 dang that freaked me out
Great video, awesome job, and beautiful medal! Wow, 17 miles with that elephant hat; I wouldn't have lasted 1 mile! Maybe there's a lapel pin or something smaller that a supporting runner could have worn the whole race! Well done, and that really wasn't "ugly crying" at the end, it was more of understandably weeping tears of joy! I salute you and your charity. P.S. - Saucony Endorphin's were my favorite sneaker, until I met the Hoka Bondi 8! Just sayin'!
It's funny because I practiced the elephant hat on my 20 mile training run and had no issue (beside looking like a crazy lady on the trails around my house). It was hotter than I expected on race day in NYC, so by mile 17 I knew the hat had to go! I was sad not to have made it the whole way, as it was fun to have people cheering me on, "Go, elephant!" I also had elephant socks on, though they are harder to see in the pictures. You are so right that a pin would have been much easier! Thanks for the head's up about the Hokas. I'll have to give them a try next! Did you run NYC this year?
Cheers! No, I didn't run the NYC Marathon this (or any other) year, nor have I ever even attempted any full marathon in my life! I was present in NYC on race day this year however as a spectator, cheering for two friends of mine who did cross the finish line in fine form! It was still an amazing experience, but left me feeling in the days and weeks afterward like I should have been able to answer your last question with a resounding "Yes!" Having completed my most recent half-marathon with said friends in October, I could not shake the feeling throughout that day that I should have been on the same side of the barriers as they were...
Great recap. I had so much fun running this race!!!
Thanks for watching! I knew people told me that NYC would be fun, but I wasn't prepared for just how much fun it was! Glad you got to enjoy it too. Did you find yourself in the background of any of my race shots? LOL I always look when other people post, even though I know there's a 1/50,000 chance.
@@RunningOnPoints Funny you mention that, but I always look to see if I'm any where around!!! Not this time!!! It happened once at the Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago. I saw myself in someones recap and then found him in mine. We're officially youtube buddies now!! LOL What's your next race? I have London coming up in April, and waiting for the Berlin lottery.