Marrying Your Passions

Tulsa, Oklahoma: The Golden Driller Marathon, Black Wall Street, and a Boston Marathon Story Two Years in the Making Episode 17 of Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure Podcast 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 Boston Marathon. Two years later, on April 17, 2023, exactly to the day, he crossed the finish line on Boylston Street at the Boston Marathon . Relaxing in the hotel the day before The Golden Driller marathon ! This is the story of that first race, and the city that made it possible. Why Tulsa and Why the Golden Driller Marathon It was April 2021. COVID had shut down in-person racing since October 2019, and Nathan was itching to get back to a real starting line. To stay sharp during the shutdown he had completed the Hartford Marathon 's   Grit and Gutsy 4 Challenge, running a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon over four days, all virtual. It...

  Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown & Jamestown: Everything You Need to Know About Virginia's Historic Triangle Episode 16 of Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure Podcast Episode Overview At the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown In Episode 16 of Marrying Your Passions, Nathan and Alicia share their adventures across two trips to Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown. With 2026 marking both America's 250th anniversary AND Colonial Williamsburg's 100th anniversary, there has never been a better time to visit. What Is Virginia's Historic Triangle ? Located in coastal Virginia between the James and York Rivers, Jamestown, Yorktown, and Williamsburg together tell the story of America from its very beginning to its independence. The five historic attractions in the region are easy to visit along the scenic Colonial Parkway, and many offer discounted combination tickets. We have been to four of the five and will cover all of them he...