Better for a run

Running around Central Park whilst on holiday in New York I was thinking my running shoes are quite well traveled.

It has become a habit of mine now to pack my running gear when I am away. Even if I don’t have a clear plan to run, seeing my running shoes in my case ensures that I don’t neglect my running for too long.

There is always a time even on holiday that you want a bit of time to yourself. As with all running it also gives you a bit of space to take in your surroundings and see things from a different perspective. You see much more at the pace of a runner when you are not having to get somewhere for a certain time (assuming you are not running around at some crazy pace!).

I also love being reminded I am part of the wider running community, and unless you have decided to holiday in some isolated place then you are likely to see other runners out and about.

Importantly I know I will be helping to maintain my running fitness and training block if I have an event in the near future. This is not about doing a 3 hour long run as you are on holiday after all! However you also don’t want to be stressing that you have not run for a week or so.

So make some room in your suitcase for your running shoes (they don’t weigh much nowadays after all!) and give them a holiday too!