Hello runner friends!
Welcome back to the Bass Pro Fitness Series
MIDWEEK M😊TIVATI😊N blog!
Now let’s get started by talking about one of the greatest perks of traveling to new places… running in new places! This was a thought I had Saturday morning as I discovered a hidden treasure of a trail in Hinesville, Ga while my husband and I were on vacation visiting family. Free to go wherever the open road took me, I veered left and right with no destination in mind except ending my run in the parking lot of our hotel.
As I said before, this carefree approach to running led me to a place of peace and solitude in the middle of a bustling downtown city. It wasn’t a very long path but it was quaint, quiet, nestled by trees, and refreshing to the soul. As I ran a few laps around the trail I couldn’t help but think that moments like this are why I make it a point to go running whenever and wherever I travel. The trail was unknown to me, and as I continued running around the city, I knew that it didn’t matter which road I chose: they would all lead to places unknown. Is that a reason to embrace running in new places or what?
Additionally, I’ve come to learn that in a new city or town, getting your feet on the pavement opens up a place like no other mode of transportation can. Once you get in the rhythm, running offers a way to see a new place that’s faster than walking, simpler than biking, more intimate than driving -- and, for entertainment, cheaper than going shopping or going out for coffee. Just going for a jog is an all-purpose travel hack with benefits that go far beyond just staying fit. And the only equipment it requires is the right clothing and the right shoes (I was wearing my HOKA Arahi’s of course). Throw in some stretching and body weight exercises when you’re done and you’ll get in a full workout.
Now, keeping up on fitness may not seem like a big deal if you’re just taking a weekend trip. But if you’re staying for three days or more and/or training for a race, you’ll want to keep the momentum going so that you don’t lose any endurance.
Not only that, depending on what you’re doing or who you’ll be seeing while on vacation, keeping your morning run schedule will ensure that you have the energy to do all the things on your “to do” list and have the mental peace that comes along with exercise so you’ll better react to others.
And, there you have it friends. There are so many great reasons to run in any city or town that life takes you to. Many of my most favorite running memories were made exploring new sites, spots, and spaces I never would have seen without being carefree and setting out with no planned route. From crowded city streets to remote wooded trails and high mountain peaks, running in new places has served to feed my adventurous spirit and remind me that running truly is a gift. So, when heading out of town, be sure to grab your running shoes and your adventurous spirit friends. You’ll be so glad you did! Happy Running!
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