Just because you are on vacation, doesn't mean you shouldn't try to still fit in a run a day! Every summer my family and I like to take trips up to Michigan to our lake house for about two weeks. Our lake house is located right on the beach. The beach is one of the most beautiful places to run. As the waves crash up on to your feet and the sun sets over the pier, your mind is suddenly at ease and you may forget that you are getting tired. It gives you motivation to run to the pier, jump off for a quick dip, and then run back home. As I read in Runner's World, there are many things you must be careful about when running on a beach. I prefer to run on wet sand but it is way more challenging to run on soft, deep sand which also provides you with a soft surface. According to Runner's World it is best to run when the tide is the lowest, this helps create the hardest and most level surface. Also, make sure you are not running on a slant, this can do damage to your knees and hips. Most importantly, make sure you wear sunscreen. When your running for awhile with the water hitting your legs you may not realize how hot that sun really is! Most importantly enjoy, take in that beautiful view. You will feel so amazing to have taken the run while you're on vacation.
More tips found at:
http://running.about.com/od/wheretorun/tp/runningtravel.htm
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