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No let up on training. Just new routes to try.
Normally my vacations are race related and when not I usually do a light run 40 or 50min.
It depends on the type of vacation. I’m getting ready to spend a week in CO camping, so I will be hiking and riding bikes every day. When I go to the beach, I runrun.
I usually dial it back with any type of long mileage but sometimes ran up the intensity so it feels like I’m doing a lot. It is vacation right?
Running mainly
I usually holiday at the beach so I do a block of openwater swimming and running on the beach.
I usually bring my bike with me during vacation and just do exploratory rides. No sense in hammering and not see the surroundings be it good or bad.
I have a travel pattern very similar to yours (which means helluva lot!). When I’m on a true vacation, I do double sessions of strength and running to take advantage of the extra free time.
It would probably become my everyday watch, going everywhere with me.
Some laps of swimming will always be in my schedule. Although i admit, BBQ sessions at night by the beach is also too irresistible to resist. That’s why my early morning swims would cover up. It’s like doing a sin at night time, and working out the next day to stay fit.
As many of our vacations are multipurpose events like link to ragnarrelay.com and or half / full marathons and fun – I train up to the event and then move into full on chill mode. . . Libations and Lounging. . . Battery Recharging. . .
Running, maybe some swimming, maybe some biking depending on destination. Volume-wise usually cut down, and more recreation oriented.
Hope you had a nice vacation.
I like to ski on vacation. Or in the summer do some paddle boarding.
Tom
I keep on riding, try not to drop the training at all. In fact given the right location its an opportunity for more.
Love the site.
Have a great holiday!
I just keep on keeping on. When I travel, I typically enjoy running around the new terrain and environment, so I end up running more!
Training??? What’s that? It’s a holiday
It depends where the vacation is in the training cycle. I usually try to get vacation to line up with a recovery week.
Keep right on with the running aspects of my training
During vacation I try to keep on the same training regimen however it never works out that way. Usually I have good intentions but always take the rest and relaxation route.
I cut back a bit, but try to route my runs through interesting areas so I am doing a bit of sightseeing while running.
I try to keep pace with my trainnings depending on the next race
Between the pace of work and personal life, getting to exercise without distraction on vacation is the vacation.
For me it depends on the location of my vacation. Most of the time I will keep training, but in some places I have to cut back because of lack of access to swim/bike/run opportunities.
I usually try to take it a bit easy on vacation. I’ll get a few morning runs in, especially if the hotel had a gym but I let myself catch up on my rest if I don’t feel like running.
Workouts of opportunity. Try to stay on schedule as much as possible.
I sadly haven’t had a vacation since I started running. I am actually looking forward to the chance to see new places by running through them. I know it would have changed some of my past vacations for the better
I try to stay on my training schedule as much as I can.
I pause from my training during vacation and train harder after returning to catch up.
running, taking it easier, but really nice to sightsee!
We walk and hike all day on our vacations, so that leaves little time for running.
Vacation is time to put up your feet, grab a drink and enjoy the sun on your face! There’s always another day to train!
Run Run In the Sun!
I prefer to get out and explore by running or cycling and then later take the family out to places I have found.
I love to turn vacation into a training: trekking somewhere nice for example. Also had a great week once with a good friend in a Thai Boxing Camp in Thailand.
Other than that: barfeet runs at the beach?
Can’t cut off training completely so even though cycling is the thing for me, I pack my running shoes with me. A great way to get to know the destination, too.
Rent any bike available (sometimes heavy kiosk bikes) & explore unknown cities and roads at sunrise
I go out for some run and hiking and ride what ever is possible to do.
Crank up the distance because work time constraints aren’t there. Also try and make runs more scenic and also add some trail runs/hikes.
I take it a little easier (i.e. no speed work), but not cut it to zero either. I start getting fidgety if I take too many days off.
If Im at the beach on vacation I go running along the beach… watch out for chafing though – sand in the crotch is painful when running :)
I’ll do one session, to avoid feeling guilty….
Holiday, it’s the only time my wife and me can train together, good fun and relaxing :)
I always pack my running shorts and shoes, and use my Garmin to get tracks in new places. Though my favorite vacay workout was biking the Sea to Summit route on Maui….10,000ft gain in one ride!
The only vacation plans I have are to be active for at least half the days and not gain more than 5 lbs.
Running! Short, intense and leave lots of time for relaxing!
Chasing after my 5 year old boy
Running!!!
Logging miles and recording a GPS route somewhere new is a must. As a reminder of where I have been and to hunt some new Strava segments. A Fenix3 would sure help me get a few top 10s!
Hum… have some alternate bike/runs. Takes more time than regular training – and some nap afterwards :-)
Nico
I enjoy winding back whilst on holiday. Isn’t that what they are for?! I enjoy riding with the kids – if they are keen, or just hanging out in the pool.
Nowadays just an easy walk with the newborn :-)
As I’m a college student, vacation is more often than not actually going back home. Leave the training behind and let my mind and body recover and relax by going for long hikes. Then eat and sleep as much as possible. Repeat.
I do sightseeing running and swim a lot in the ocean.
sleep and relax :-)
I love running and I do what I love on my vacation. Just like that. :-)
doing all kinds of triathlon in between museums and stuff, like this weekend where Honeymoon is being celebrated in Paris and also with a long run, my girl and me
I have recently fallen in love with trail running on longer distances, so I try to find appropriate routes around the place I’m staying. Also all-day trekking trips are my cup of joe. I just love the idea of getting somewhere far far away using only my legs :)
Holiday means holiday for me! Have enough going on during non-holiday, so a break means eating, drinking and doing what ever I feel like it :) although it gets a bit confusing during a working holiday :)
MTB and road bike!
Mostly depend on the place of holidays: running is usually part of morning routine.
Cycling / Swimming depends on the neighborhood and vacation schedule.
Run, run, swim, run!
I plan to start trail/mountain running (instead of typical, boring running on flat) as complement to mountain hiking, climbing and strength workouts for runmageddon race types which I do already. :)
Runner 3 x 2 km 4′ pace my training
I always check out the gym at hotels I stay at…then largely just swim and perform ‘Apres-Beach’ activities!
Mostly tons of walking for sightseeing or playing/swimming with my kids in a beach. Sometimes a 30 minute jogging in the morning (only if I can wake up early before everybody else does).
It depends where I go. If it’s nice hotel with swimming pool and temperature over 30 Celsius I only swim and relax. You know it’s kind of rest time. ;)
If destination is mountains it’s time to walk and run up and down and get some diluted air… ;-)
Run, bike, hike but mostly for recreation, rather than training purposes.
Mostly to enjoy the scenery and to discover new places.
The last holiday I had included the Walt Disney World Marathon weekend where I ran the 5k, 10k, 21.1k and 42.2k over the weekend… Silly thing? I’ve signed up for next years race as well (It get even sillier, I have to travel from New Zealand to Florida).
I travel a bit for work and always try and find a course that takes me around the sights of the city I am in. One of my favourites is a course I have in Sydney which includes crossing the harbour bridge, around the Opera House and then through Darling Harbour. Running is a great way to appreciate the sights of the town you are in.
While I do train quite a bit, I won’t let this get in the way of my vacation. I train a bit, but only what my vacation plans allows.
I always take my running gear with me, but too often I might had as well left it at home…
Over easter and Australia day, we go camping. Nice and relaxing for some. However, our training always gets ramped up and we seem to do more then usual. We call it our training camp.
Time for long slow runs to see the sites and fast short ones to blow the hangover away!
Up a mountain or in the sea. Somewhere in between is ok, as long as I’m in cycling distance of one of those extremes.
The main thing for me is getting away from the normal training routine. Cycling, Rowing, Swimming and Running with lots of people, traffic and pollution is the norm for me. Being able to get away from all of that to find terrain and conditions to challenge me in new ways, not only keeps me sane, but also motivates me through the rest of the year.
While on vacation I stick to running, because the only thing you need for that is your shoes (no pool/sea/whatever, no bike,…), and mix it with some custom workout in-between. Then, depending on the location or available tools, it can be expanded, like for example if there is a pool I occasionally swim.
But who am I kidding. Even with some training, with all the wonderful food an recipes on this world and time to cook/enjoy them, I always end up with more weight than before the holiday anyway :P
I use my holidays to travel to amazing destinations to race at… next stop Ironman 70.3 Haugesund, Norway. You get the best of adventure, racing, meeting new people from around the world and guilt free beers and local delicacies!
drink chlorine … eat flies … breaths wind
I do nothing, it’s a vacation :-).
Usually stick to the schedule and enjoy the food.
Who said you cant enjoy the treats :) I guess the body’s earned them.
the question of running on holiday requires robust analysis of various factors. Pro’s are running in new places and putting unique routes on Strava and Garmin Connect to the envy of your running buds and it helps counter holiday booze and food calorie overload. Con’s are you are on holiday and there is holiday stuff to do and I want to remain married and running can get expensive in terms of guilt presents!
Always throw the runners in the bag when on hols. Great way to go exploring where the car cant go and also get some nice Strava KOM’s along the way :)
More food and longer, slower rides :)
Vacation is a time for rejuvenation so I try to do training or workouts that are different. Additionally, I am in “maintenance” mode, no pushing or extending. Ideally, you plan your vacation to fit your training schedule.
To be honest, I just bum around a lot hah.
My holiday training consists of exploring via foot and sipping cold beverages.
I usually train sleeping…
runing, biking and swiming if rental/pool is available.
Thanks DCR for this great site.
Running 2x + swimming 1x + gym 1x per week.
In the past it was ice cream and bon bons. Now it’s running and core work. Swimming if a venue is available.
I try to run as I do at home, and do some trekkings
I normally try to get a run before breakfast, outside or on a treadmill This way I can spend the rest of the day with my wife and kids.
When I’m alone I usually am on holidays near a lake or at the sea. I wake up around 7 a.m, go for an hour of swim and then I go take my breakfast. During the breakfast I prepare my cycling route for the morning or my trail / running. I like to do sports while traveling, I appreciate more the view from the top of the mountain by climbing it instead of taking the cable from the bottom to the top and staying (usually 1 hour in line).
When I’m with other people, I go run before they wake up, between 5:30 a.m and 7 a.m, take a shower and then I’m fresh for the day!
More time off work, the more I train, that’s the way I roll
During vacations I try to make use of any available hotel gym or pool. Also power walking around the sightseeing spots are easy way to avoid getting too lazy, even if a beer or two is nice on a vacation.
More training on vacations than work days. That’s what they’re for! Tx DCR.
Normaly i only train my skin -> better sun resistance is the goal :-)
When at the cabin I try to fit in some low pace runs. If possible I will go mountain hiking.
My next vacation: 01.05.-17.05. Scheduled is running, especially hills, cause i`m lifing in a plain area in North-west Germany. By the way I hate hill running cause not only the hills but also my weight is much to high!!
Less training on holiday but usually it involves some kind of activity like mountain biking, hiking, swimming etc. So still keeping busy.
I just run before breakfast, then the holiday can go as usual. If there is a pool, there is not reaosn not to do some swimming too though
Not many nice mountain bike trails in my area, so I always try to find some when on holiday.