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I try and fit in a few early morning runs when it’s a bit cooler, and if there’s a beach I might try and get a swim in occasionally too. Living in the UK where most vacations involve flying, I don’t usually get the chance to take my bike.
But it is meant to be a vacation, so I’m not going to worry too much about my training plan.
I do my usual training at the local gym.
I rehydrate myself with local beer :)
Usually try to squeeze in one run wherever we are as it is nice to have a change of scenery.
much more time to train when on holiday so lots of long runs
Usually I try to go running every second day to compensate for ice cream and Pizza.
Still trying to find a way to mount the roof box plus a bike stand but it’s a too large box…
During vacation I run, cycling and try to visit a lot of new places – day by day
Well, normally I go out to train a littlebit more since on vacation it’s just easier to shedule a training. But, icecream, uuuuhaaa, when I go to Italy for training or racing, there is alot of first class ice cream and awesome coffee as well =)
The spirit is willing but the flesh just wants to take it easy wit a cheeky beer or two.
FITNESS VACATION
we usually use the hotel gym to keep our regular routine
i love to run on vacation, it gives you the chance to go exploring, especially early in the mornings!
Bike rides along the beach!
Morning run, trying to find back those beautiful “chocolate tabs” i’ve lost many years ago….
Swim, bike, run…
I focus on hiking or nordic walking.
A lot of biking and swimming.
I generally try to go out for longer runs, generally early in the morning.
Running a new trail with my my seven year old daughter and 2 year old in the stroller followed by a swim the icecream for all :-)
Try to do some relaxing and have good food and drink. Then try to work that off by walking everywhere.
i usually try to keep up with the plan. I’m off my training cycle due to an injury now, so I was more of a slug while recently at Disney. Lots of walking with the kiddo hopefully offset the food.
Mostly walking with a stroller.
Toned down, with a light run and weight training depending where and availability of a gym at a hotel or not.
If the guilts settle in after too much drinking / eating than I most likely go for a longer run.
Running and cycling (and some wine-tasting)
Training during holidays is very limited. Holidays = time with family and energy recharging.. So no training unless I am close to some important race
Full speed ahead! No rest for the wicked.
Usually I do few starts per summer time, 1/8 and 1/5 ironman. Also there is quite a few run and bike events that I take part in.
Cycling, my next vacation includes some mountainbiking..
During vacation I preferably go running in the woods, no pressure on time, just enjoying the scenery!
I usually train more the on a regular basis. I get to do one sesssion pr. day whereas normally i get 2-5 a week
As i live in norway, my vacatiopns are usually to wormer coutryes and i do a lot of swimming.
On vacation, I’ll still do Swim, Bike and Run per schedule but I will indulge in some chocolate or other treats! So I do cut back a little on strict nutrition plan ;)
I like to go for a good hard hike with my Fenix 2, which I just did at Big Bend Nat’l Park!
Mostly jogging, and gym workouts when it’s available at the hotel.
Morning runs are great to wake up
My training on vacation is improved because only then I am able to relax and enjoy running and swimming.
Most of my vacation trips have cycling as purpose … but otherwise it depends on the nature, location, timeschedule, etc. But I will fit in at least some runs if at all possible.
Running in the evening and enjoying the sun for the rest of the day.
Mostly kicking back, but may fit in a few “feel good” runs to keep from feeling too lazy.
Running in the woods :-)
I prefer to sleep-in, eat a brunch, then do a long slow run. Afterwards I can stat the drinking.
Taking by road bike for a ride
Usually I give up on cycling, to avoid troubles with bike packing.
So just running and, if possible, swimming.
Not to aggressively….it’s supposed to be a vacation!:)
hiking, running in the woods & enjoy my family!
The best training on vacation is to do running tours, the miles just add up, plus it enforces slow running due to enjoying the scenic routes.
I always run, no matter where I am. If it has a pool or beach I swim sometimes. But I don’t follow my training plan, just for fun.
when its 95 degrees run barefoot on sand for 8-10 kms
Trail running/hiking :)
Many of my ‘vacations’ are planned specifically for mountain biking or hiking.
Switch from road to trail, alpine hikes !!
Normally do no training – although on my last vacation I ran every couple of days!
Try to fit in a few runs, hopefully around some iconic sites if in the area. Running around Central Park was a highlight of mine
I do never-ending repeat swim workouts while on vacation…provided there is a swim-up bar!
Take the trainers every holiday, with good intentions, and the good intentions never make it past the first bar and mojito.
I like the summer mornings or evnings on the empty tracks.
I usually take a bike on vacation (even long-haul) and ride that. My hand luggage is almost all essential riding gear.
Pack the running gear and press on, making the most of the opportunity to explore new trails. Great to look back over runs in foreign places as another memory trigger, similar to photos or journal entries.
I usually just run and lift, I dont have much more time to ride since I am in college…
I prefer walking or hiking and swim if there is a possibility.
Muchos beer and wine, with a few runs thrown in!
Stick with my schedule, but all the runs get done early mornings when it’s not so hot in France….
If there’s a beach and sea, I’ll try and do some swimming, otherwise if on a city break I’ll do my best not to get lost on a street run.
Since being stationed in Italy most of my vacations have included days upon days of walking tours aorund the city. But the wife and I try to get one run in just to say I ran there.
Since I started running, I have been only one on vacation and unfortunately had an injury, so couldn’t really do any workouts. But I can only imagine that the early mornings or late evenings when the sun set’s must be really nice to do some easy running, but just a bit to not fall out of shape ;) Let’s hope this works out during next vacation.
While on vacation, I still try to get my training runs and will opt for a couple of sets of the 7-min workout variations to still get exercise in.
low intensity, longer duration on my vacations.
while on vacation – relaxed trail-running with my daughter (10yrs old), 8 to 13 kilometers > perfect to get to know the surroundings
I generally travel west, so the jetlag has me up early every day leading to more running than usual.
Of course, a local race is always a great bonus!
On vacation, I will typically go for longer, slower runs to take in as much scenery as possible. Sometimes the runs serve as a scouting trip before taking the family to see a nearby attraction.
Running by the seaside!!!
On vacation i’ll walk for the most part and go for a swim.
After doing the first half marathon of the year (i hate ankle injuries !) we’re getting back to what we like to do running. Today’s program: 3 km easy run followed by several 400 meter sprints ending with a 3 km easy run again. Nothing too shabby, just fun.
like too bike racer mtb and running thanks for info review keep moving yes
On vacation I usuly do runnin everey 2-3 days in the morning.
Runs and beer on vacation!
Triple wet : swim, bike and run under the rain… While singing of course.
Run (only because of hot sand :D )
Run in the morning with my fiance and then lots of walking allover during the day.
Diet kinda goes out the window though with new food options.
I actually started running on january, instantly got hooked and participated in some 10K races. I have a solid background in swimming and cycling so my goal is racing a 70.3 within one year. I’ve always loved triathlons and watched them on TV and stuff, so my actual vacations will be training hard than ever.. running, swimming and cycling because my goal of 70.3 will not get out of my head otherwise!
In season I like to combine my vacation with a race. This week I fly out to Utah for the St. George Ironman 70.3. My week will consist of a nice taper, race, recovery workouts (Swim, Bike, and Run), and some hiking in Bryce Canyon/Zion National Park!
I spend my vocation only in the Alps. Skiing in winter or MTB/road cycling in summer.
Can’t usually bring the bike, so my vacation training is usually limited to running and some basic strength training. And ok…maybe some ice cream.
I try to schedule my longer / less intense runs for vacations, as an opportunity to see new places. Early morning runs in new cities provide a totally different perspective than you can get anywhere/anytime else. And they leave the rest of the day for relaxing, eating, and being with friends and family.
I normally go to France or Italy, meaning nice weather and good circumstances to run more frequently and longer!
Vacation is a family event, and with 4 kiddos it’s difficult to get any real training in. I try to run when I can, but mostly play.
I would have to say the training usually becomes more like cross training. My fitbit usually records as much or more steps on vacation as compared to normal training routine.
Since I’m training for my first triathlon and I’m deadly afraid of the swim part of the race, I press on even when on vacation. At least I enjoy running/biking/swimming so it’s not a chore.
I squeeze it in whenever I can…as many miles as possible.
only a bit of light running and maybe swimming…
I got two options: I plan for a big race at the beginning of the vacation or no race at all and in both cases, I cut down on training to be full time with the kids!
Mountain biking vacations and hikes with my kids!
The bike stays at home, the running shoes come along. The workout often consists of equal parts gym work, running and 12 oz. curls.
When in vacation, if it’s not a vacation around a special racing event, I tend to do other sports than the usual ones (skiing, surfing, cycling, hiking, …) or I go on runs in special locations to discover more than to train. For example, I won’t go running on a track just to have my quota of kilometers.
Run 5 days a week even in vacation.
I was actually on vacation at Cape Henlopen State Park this past weekend. Training was definitely relaxed but ditching the car for cycling everywhere ends up being a good amount of mileage by the end of the weekend.
What’s a vacation if you’re not active?
No training on vacation. I just spend time with the family.
When on vacation….We go on family walks/runs together!!!! We find new trails to explore! That is our favorite part! Then after we get back from our run/walk we go have dinner….and desert!! ;) It is vacation afterall!! :)
Easy jogs because they can be done almost anywhere and swims where possible.
I lay back, take it easy, maybe go for a short run, and of course eat alot of ice cream ;)
I use my vacation for packed bike touring with my girlfriend and my friends… greetz Niko
Swimming in hotel pool before breakfast and 40 minutes run in the gym post dinner to keep up with training