Westin Hotels have long been touting their area jogging maps, designed by the editors of Runner's World Magazine, for quite some time now.
The maps, which can be downloaded from an individual Westin hotel's website, outline a three-mile and a five-mile route, both of which typically begin at the door of that Westin. So those of us who want to work out without being trapped in a fitness center like a hamster in a cage can do so without worrying about the unknowns of unfamiliar terrain.
Plus, beneath the map, there are usually local running tips that can include the name and phone number of a local runner's shop (only too handy when we've forgotten to pack some of our gear) as well as contact info for a local running club, for anyone interested in finding a training partner while staying at the hotel.
But the reality is, we're really kind of nerdy when it comes to running, and so although the map is a nice touch, we were giddy to learn that some Westin hotels also have Running Concierges, as part of the runWestin program.
These fitness docents take guests out on a guided, three-mile run, three mornings a week, weather permitting. The sessions begin with stretching to warm up and finish with bottled water and clean towels. Guests can also request guided walks, instead of runs, and jogging strollers at some locations.
Really, the idea of running maps and a Running Concierge are so simple and yet, we just can't understand why more hotels can't seem to keep up with the idea.
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