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Active Travel

Active Travel

Traveling is one of life’s great pleasures, when I found that I could combine seeing the world with being active I knew there was only one option…get after it!

Each year I work with companies to visit new places and also plan plenty of trips on my own.Vacation isn’t an excuse for being lazy and weight gain, it’s an opportunity to explore! There is no better way to take in a new city than from your own two feet! This page has now been divided in to a few sections to help you find what you most need!

There’s: fitness retreats, active vacation ideas, Colorado travel (hey living here we’ve done a lot), Florida travel (because we used to live there!) and travel tips! I actually spent three years as a travel writer, so hopefully all of these are useful to you! As always if there are things missing, let me know what else you’re looking for so I can ensure I include it.

FITNESS AND WELLNESS RETREATS

Are you ready to take advantage of the growing wellness vacation trend? It’s your chance to get away from it all, focus on yourself and in many cases connect with others who share our running passion.

Wilder Running Retreat, Oregon
Mexico Wellness Retreat, Baja California
Mindful Running Trail Running Retreat, Malibu
Fitness and Weight Loss Retreat in Malibu
Fitness and Weight Loss Resort: Lessons from a First Timer in Malibu
Le Blanc Spa Resort in Cancun

ACTIVE TRAVEL IDEAS

Trips are listed from most recent to oldest (which means the stories and photos are better now ha!) and inside each there are links to any additional posts about that trip.

Croatia Active Travelers Guide, Croatia
Ljubljana and Lake Bled Hiking, Slovenia
Biking Salzburg, Austria
Active Ireland Countryside
Snowshoeing Adventures, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Desert Explorations, Phoenix, Arizona
Hiking, Climbing and More, Costa Rica
Experiencing Ironman Championships – Kona, Hawaii
Misadventures in Camping – Colorado
Mountain Summer Fun – Winter Park, Colorado
Israel: An Unexpected Active Travelers Dream – Jerusalem and Tel Aviv
Snowboarding in Winter Park, Colorado
Hiking Volcanoes and Glaciers in Iceland
Stunning Hawaii Activities in Kona
Active Adventures of the Caribbean
Kayak, Snorkel and Hike on St Thomas
Fairytale Town of Telc in Czech Repulic
Bioluminescent Kayaking in Florida
Trail Running in Southern California
Exploring all of Waikiki, Hawaii
Exploring Waikiki: From Diamondhead to Luaus, Hawaii
Discovering Jackson Hole, WY (during an ultra run camp)
Running through the Ireland Countryside
Snoeshowing in Snowbird, Utah
Spectating Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii		Running at Altitude, Park City, Utah
Beach Running: The Ultimate Calorie Blasting Workout
Around Park City Utah
Exploring San Juan, Puerto Rico
Biking in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica
5 Captivating Activities for the Active Traveler in Jamaica
Discovering Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Tips for Runsploring a New City: Austin

OTHER TRAVELS
St Jude Tour and Walking in Memphis
Savuer Food and Photography Tour in Charleston, SC
General Mills Trip – Minneapolis, MN
A Weekend Bahamas Cruise (what to see and do)
What to Expect Visiting Jerusalem

FRANCE
Canal du Midi (a boat trip)
5 Essential Experiences in the South of France
Photo Tour
How to eat with food allergies in France
Marseille
Aix-en-Provence
Nice

Colorado Travel Ideas

Since moving to Colorado in 2015, we’ve spent nearly every weekend exploring a new trail or a new area. This state has so much to offer, you could see something new every weekend!

Steamboat Springs Summer Itinerary
Colorado Bucket List
Misadventures in Camping: Mud. Leaves. Snow. Crash.
Steamboat Springs in the Spring
Colorado Autumn: Golden Moments + Home Camping!
7 Things to Do in Winter Park in the Summer
5 Must-See Denver Places {recommended by locales}
First Time Snowboarding Tips
Colorado Sand Dunes and Pueblo State Park

South Florida Travel Ideas

Living in Miami from 2010-2013, then Orlando starting in 2013 provided me with ample opportunities to get out and enjoy the sunshine state. Here are some references for those looking for things to do in Miami, Orlando and the Keys:

Free workouts in Miami
Critical Mass Miami
Shark Valley Biking
Everglades Biking
Miami Running Groups
Outdoor Hot Yoga		Key Largo Kayaking
A day in miami – beach, spa, seafood
Islamorada (run or swim with dolphins)
8 things to do in Orlando Outside the Theme parks
Cupcakes around Orlando

Travel Tips

Not only do I write on RunToTheFinish, but I spent years writing travel content for other websites. Which means I have learned an insane amount about travel!

Should you use AirBnb?
9 Fitness Vacations for Adults
How to pack a carry on for 10 days
6 Ways to Manage Motion Sickness on a Cruise
How to Overcome Travel Fears: A Wanderlusts Guide to Looking Beyond The News

Instagram

  • RUNNERS HIGH It’s real. It’s amazeballs. It’s not determined by pace. It’s not a timed perfect instagram shot. // Yet, it must be documented! A reminder when the runs feel like slogs it’s always worth it in the end because eventually you’ll have that magnificent run. ❤️❤️DOUBLE TAP if you agree. // Some days it’s just a tiny bit of satisfaction from having done the work. Some days it’s glorious shout it from the roof tops running love. // Today was a real good day. When was your last “damn I love this” run? . . . #irunthisbody #marathontraining #sundayrunday #rungirl #distancerunner #timetorun #loverunning #happyrunning #movemorefitness #getoffthecouch #runningmakesmehappy #girlontherun #runningterritory #runnerspace #rungirlrun #beatyesterday #runcolorado
  • RUNNING THOUGHTS...not like the weird what cereal should I eat after this run or why is that guy running in a speedo thoughts, but the kind where your mind feels like it's on a run away train. // It's not unusual when the schedule gets crazy for my mind to be on checklist overdrive. BUT after 3 months of consistently taking time to meditate with @headspace now I notice it more quickly and start taking steps to slow it all back down.1 thing at a time 1 breath 1 moment // Meditation isn't a cure all. Shoot half the time while doing it you're frustrated because you can't stop thinking and yet that's also the point. Suddenly, you're aware of all the craziness in your mind and have the choice now to work on what to do about it! // I never understood this before and it's part of why I wasn't really successful anytime I tried to meditate. Now, just having embraced the practice of stopping to breath or pulling out the app for a quick 5 minute refocusing track is part of my day. // When your thoughts start racing, what do you do to get refocused or calm down?🚦🚧🛑 . . . #ad #headspace #iamwellandgood #shapesquad #mindfulrunning #trailrunninglife #trailrunner #runcolorado #voleeco #brooksrunning #sweatpink #irunthisbody
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  • NUTRIENTS PART 3 HUNGER all the time from running could be from not eating enough...AND/OR a lack of nutrients, vitamins and minerals that causes your body to send out hunger signals! 🥦🥑🥔 // The body wants to stay balanced and feel good, so it tries to get you to eat, but without being able to tell you what it wants is veggies and protein and things to help recover. // You know I'm a weekly pizza eater and a daily dark chocolate eater, but if I want to not feel ravenous from workouts I have to focus on the foods that will help my body get exactly what it needs.🍕🍫 So eat the pizza with a side of veggies, have the dark chocolate after the big ass lunch salad, enjoy the post race beer and burger, and then go back to your normal choices. // PIZZA HEALTH -- of course the standard American pizza isn't your ideal health food, but it can be a great way to enjoy life and there are options to "healthy" it up: - The protein and fat are a good balance for the carbs to not spike insulin. - You can pile on veggies or even go with the cauliflower crust. - Make it at home to lower sugar on the tomato sauce which is great for heart health. - Remember it's not a bad food so you don't feel inclined to over indulge and instead just enjoy it. // 🥞🍟What’s a food you make healthier, so you can enjoy it more often? . . . Pizza shot from @snarkey_foodtravel #sportsnutrition #bbgcommunity #gorun #stravarun #runnerland #tiutransformation #runningworld #runningwoman #wearetherunners #runrunrun #runforlife #runforfun #dailypizza #pizzalover #todayfood
  • OMEGA 3: NUTRIENTS PART 2 Yesterday, I talked about issues from low magnesium, today in to another important nutrient. // First, why we might be low even on a good diet: “ Because of soil depletion, crops grown decades ago were much richer in vitamins and minerals than the varieties most of us get today.”– Scientific American // Optimized Omega 3 benefits: 🔵faster recovery 🔵reduces chance of injury due to not fully recovering 🔵improves fat utilization for fuel 🔵can help improve blood flow which means more oxygen to muscles making work feel easier 🔵can improve muscle building 🔵can improve reaction time (oh look a snake, jump turn and run) // Enjoying these tips?? Gimme a like and 👍👍 . . . #foodisfuel #fuelyourbody #irunthisbody #bbgtransformation #iifym #eatwholefoods #sweateveryday #marathonrunner #medalmonday #chicagomarathon #morningrun #tiuteam
  • MUSCLE CRAMPS! During Ragnar I got calf cramps like I haven’t in eons and then days later got my @bazevitamins results showing I’m deficient in magnesium! Also way low on Omega 3, whoops. // But the magnesium could result in nearly all the issues I was experiencing! Being low in magnesium can cause: 🔵muscle cramps 🔵poor recovery from workouts 🔵low mood (despite the runners high) 🔵poor sleep 🔵headaches 🔵unable to lose fat // This is the value of doing these kinds of tests, getting recommendations and supplements to get back on track. So now I'm going to attempt to consistently take these daily because it's so easy with the little packets I can take on my travels and I'll report back in a month on how I'm feeling for everyone who was asking for updates! // If you're interested code AMANDAB30 works for 30% the starter kit (includes your first test and first month of personalized vitamins) off link in my stories. Also a link in stories to more info on magnesium for athletes! . . . #ad #bewellwithbaze #womensrunning #runningwoman #fittips #ukrunchat #sundayrunday #halfmarathontraining #sweatpink #trailsisters #trailrunninglife #justrun #runstrong #happyhealthylife #fitlifestyle #runnerslife #runshots #runnergirl #marathonrunner #runnerscommunity #worlderunners #trailandkale #chicagomarathon #nycmarathon #longrun #marathontraining

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