Sad but true, the vacation has come to a close. What seems like an eternity that sped by, our time in Cabo can be simply be defined in one word: FANTASTIC. The antibiotics finally kicked in and I was able to enjoy time in the sun with Chicken Face, my little sister, and the rest of my family. Ten days later, I’m re-energized and ready to take on this training cycle with vigor. But before we do, a few of the many highlights (and I promise…the last time I mention this trip):
Heading off on vacation while starting your training plan can always cause a bit of predicament. But part of my 2011 outlook is to ensure that every moment is lived to the fullest…don’t let any life experiences pass you by. Along with this includes not stressing about perfectly hitting your training while on vacation.Instead, just keep moving and the ensure that the muscles are awake (and don’t forget to partake in a few margaritas). There are 14 weeks left and plenty of time to work a bit harder to get where we want. How do you handle training when on vacation?
Next post…getting back into training after a week off being sick followed by a week of vacation.
Happy running!
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Day 19: Pure vacation = no running
Day 20: 4 miles
Day 21: Traveling home = no running
Day 22: 12 miles
while i start off with good intentions, realistically, i am not very committed to training when on vacation. but i do manage to get at least 2 or 3 days of exercise in. if i’m at a hotel, i’ll ask the concierge to recommend some running routes which i’ve found to be very helpful. if i’m not staying at a hotel, then i’ll look up popular running routes on mapmyrun or daily mile, and i also look up the class schedule for the local 24-hr to see if there’s any interesting classes i’d want to check out.
glad you had a well-deserved vacation!
I like how…um…Chicken Face…offset the brown plaid with blue plaid. (I’m allowed to comment on this because I’m probably the least fashionable person I’ve met.) Looks like an awesome vacation! Welcome back to the real world!
Bahahahaha, everyone made fun of him for his plaid on plaid ensemble too! Nice catch!
What fun! My hubby and I went to Cabo in October. Such a great place for vacation. I tend to let my training slide on vacation – usually I try to walk a lot or go out for just few miles for a fun run.
Love the pics!!! Where did you get your striped w/the flower print top? I love love love it!!!! Yay for being re-entergized and ready to run!
Thanks, Nicole! I got the shirt in the Impulse section at Macy’s on major sale a couple months ago
OMG…those pictures look SOOO amazing. JEALOUS! So glad you had an awesome vaca though. It’s amazing what a get away, some sunshine and good times with family can do for your soul! Like you said, there is plenty of time to train, and if anything this will probably help you refocus and stay on track! Best of luck easing back into the real world!
Looks like you guys had a blast. When on vacation my training goes out the window, but I do stay active. I like to do a couple runs at least. It is always fun to run in a different environment.
I am SO happy that you got feeling better!!!! I was worried about you!! LOVE the pictures and you are absolutely GORGEOUS!!! It really is so hard to train while on vacation so I really don’t freak out too much about it and try to enjoy every second of the vacation! 14 weeks?!?!?! AHHHHHH!!!
I agree with janae. Its more of leisurely training, right? You run for pleasure but not focus on it too much. A good break for body, mind, and soul.
looks like a great time! Glad you’re now better too, turns out I had a sinus infection, and antibiotics were the only cure for it. I’m feeling better now finally. When I went to Miami over New Years, I was still somewhat sick, so I only ran 4-5 miles on the beach. Generally when I go on vacation I try to run some (just like you did in Cabo), but I try not to think about it too much and just enjoy vacation. You’ll be back on Boston training in no time!
My vacations usually involve races, so I don’t know how to answer this…lol
Honestly I’d do what you did and try to be active and not stress too much about miles…worrying about training kinda defeats the benefits of a vacay