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in Relaxation, Running, Strength Training, Vacations, Wine · August 13, 2014

How Runners Can Spend A Rainy Day At The Beach

As a runner on vacation, I still prioritize getting my workouts in each day. Usually at the beach I get my workout done quickly so I can head out into the sun. But what to do on a rainy day at the beach?

How Runners Can Spend A Rainy Day At The Beach

We knew Monday night that the forecast for Tuesday wasn’t good. When I woke up at 6 Tuesday morning I could tell it was darker out than usual, and when I stepped out on the balcony it felt like it was drizzling already. I headed out for my run and it was cloudy, humid, and a light rain. Fine for a run, not ideal for a day at the beach.

I just did 4 miles and then went to the gym to do some strength training. Surprisingly, it was empty when I got there, perfect for taking a mirror selfie. gym By the time I was finishing up a few more people had come in and it is a very small gym so I was happy to be done. Knowing that there was no sun to be rushing outside for, I took my time with these guys:

roller It is really difficult to foam roll on hard floors rather than carpet.

I sat outside reading blogs and eating breakfast. Typically I wouldn’t really read blogs on vacation, but again, no reason to rush to the beach meant time to do whatever else I wanted.

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It was rather chilly and windy out so I bundled up and headed to the pool area. warm clothes I think I was down there for about 45 minutes before it started raining and we packed it up. reading I made myself lunch in the room… lunch And then moved myself to the couch to continue reading. nap Which lasted for about 20 minutes before I passed out and took a 2 hour nap. Life is tough. And when all else fails, start drinking. drinks What do you do when you have bad weather on beach/pool vacations?

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  1. Lily @ Lily Runs the World says

    August 13, 2014 at 9:10 am

    It’s a shame that it was raining and you couldn’t lay out at the beach, but your day looked mighty relaxing at least!

    • [email protected] says

      August 15, 2014 at 1:28 pm

      It was still a very relaxing day! And luckily we are here for a week so one raining day isn’t a big deal at all:)

  2. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    August 13, 2014 at 11:31 am

    Epic card games or board games. Rain means that it.is.on. and i.will.destroy.you.

    • [email protected] says

      August 15, 2014 at 1:29 pm

      Hahaha competitive much? We did bring a couple board games, but everyone kind of did their own thing during the rainy day. We played some board games at night but it was a very friendly competition:)

  3. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    August 13, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    When all else fails, start drinking wine is definitely the way to spend a rainy vacation day! Looks so relaxing and I’m way jealous of your nap!

    • [email protected] says

      August 15, 2014 at 1:30 pm

      I must have really needed it! It usually takes me a few days to truly relax while I am on vacation but after that day I felt great!

  4. Amy says

    August 13, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    Bad weather is a definite bummer on vacation. Sometimes just laying around is a great vacation in itself! Also, having a trick is the best way to turn the blues around!

    • [email protected] says

      August 15, 2014 at 1:31 pm

      I think it ended up being nice to just lay around that day- plus we are at the beach for a week so one rainy days isnt a big deal at all:)

  5. Chrissy @ Pink Polish and Running Shoes says

    August 13, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    Wine and a nap = perfect afternoon 🙂

    • [email protected] says

      August 15, 2014 at 1:32 pm

      Agreed!!

  6. Caitlin says

    August 13, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    Hahaha yes! When all else fails start drinking is right 😉 rainy days at the beach are some of my favorite. Reading, napping, and movie watching are perfect, especially when you can see the ocean outside the windows 😉

    • [email protected] says

      August 15, 2014 at 1:33 pm

      Yes, it ended up being a great day! I always get disappointed when I see rain in the forecast when we are at the beach, but considering we are here for a week there are still plenty of sunny days to enjoy as well!

  7. Sara says

    August 13, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    Rainy Beach Days = Day Drinking and Board Games. Scrabble you say? Bring it! 🙂

    • [email protected] says

      August 15, 2014 at 1:33 pm

      Sounds like a great way to spend a rainy vacation day!

  8. Salt says

    August 13, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    I think that all sounds wonderful and relaxing and exactly what I would probably do. Especially the part where you took a mirror selfie in the empty gym.

    • [email protected] says

      August 15, 2014 at 1:35 pm

      Mirror selfies at the gym only happen for me when there is no one in sight:) And yes, it ended up being a perfectly relaxing day!

  9. Sam @ The Running Graduate says

    August 13, 2014 at 10:08 pm

    Nearly every year I would go to the beach there would be rain. My family would play cards and board games, and normally would catch a movie. Wine and a movie on the couch sounds perfect though. While you didn’t spend time on the beach, it looks like you still had a relaxing time!

    • [email protected] says

      August 15, 2014 at 1:36 pm

      That all sounds great! Luckily we only had one day of rain, so the rest of the week we got to spend enjoying the sun!

  10. Michael Anderson says

    August 13, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    Lisa – that all looks wonderful. And as Suz said – board games! We have about 8 or so in our living room, and a couple of dozen more in the basement, and always bring our ‘travel game bag’ on trips. Not as competitive as Suz, though OMG! haha

    • [email protected] says

      August 15, 2014 at 1:39 pm

      Haha I was thinking I would be a little scared to play Suz in any board games! We did bring a couple of games, but now its been sunny out so we have been enjoying the beach and pool:)

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