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. 
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:
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.
It was rather chilly and windy out so I bundled up and headed to the pool area. 
I think I was down there for about 45 minutes before it started raining and we packed it up. 
I made myself lunch in the room… 
And then moved myself to the couch to continue reading. 
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. 
What do you do when you have bad weather on beach/pool vacations?
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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!
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:)
Epic card games or board games. Rain means that it.is.on. and i.will.destroy.you.
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:)
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!
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!
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!
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:)
Wine and a nap = perfect afternoon 🙂
Agreed!!
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 😉
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!
Rainy Beach Days = Day Drinking and Board Games. Scrabble you say? Bring it! 🙂
Sounds like a great way to spend a rainy vacation day!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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
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:)