The title of this post may be a bit misleading. I wasn’t running at the beach or really even by the water. I was though, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where it’s nice and flat but just as humid as Baltimore. I’ve been traveling to that area for 3 years now for work, so I more or less know my way around and have found some spots for running. While I was away I took advantage of having a little more time in the mornings to get in my runs.
Other than that the week was pretty standard. I got in my two strength sessions, a yoga session, and a workout on the spin bike. I ended up moving my Saturday run to Sunday because Saturday’s weather was super dreary and rainy. Plus I was tired from traveling and running an unexpected 5 miles the day before.
Monday: Strength training + 20 minute spin bike
Rather than starting out the week with a run, I gave my legs an extra day to recover after feeling sore over the weekend. It worked out anyway because I could get in all my cross-training before traveling at the end of the week.
Tuesday: 3.1 miles + mobility
My legs were feeling better after 2 days off running, but the weather was pretty humid for this run. At least there was a bit of a breeze that made it not quite as bad.
Wednesday: Strength training + Yoga
Yoga sessions really feel so good these days. I chose a video that focused on flexibility. The goal was to prepare to do splits by the end, and while I was nowhere near a full split I did feel like my hamstrings and hips were much looser.
Thursday: 4.2 miles
I was all over the place on Wednesday, first at one work conference about 45 minutes from my house and then I drove straight to the Eastern shore for my annual work “retreat”. I got there at a decent time and was able to get a good night’s sleep, so I woke up on Thursday ready to run.
The hotel I stay at is basically on a highway, so I drove a bit down to the road to start and end my run at a Panera. I ran a 4 mile out and back that somehow flew by. And of course I was rewarded with Panera breakfast at the end.
Friday: 5 miles
I knew it was going to rain on Friday but I couldn’t stand the thought of running on the hotel gym’s treadmill. It was cloudy when I woke up so I got dressed and drove down the street again for my run. I planned to do 3 miles, and it started drizzling right around 2 miles. When I got to 3, I decided to keep running to 4, and after 4 I figured why not do 5? I had the time and weather wasn’t too bad. However, when I finished my run my watch said I needed 3.5 days to recover! So I must have been working harder than I realized.
Saturday: Yoga
I figured I would give myself a day off from running just in case my watch was right and I needed some recovery. Besides, it was dreary and rainy, plus I was tired from traveling.
I did get myself to do some yoga later in the morning, which felt good after being stuck at conferences and driving all over Maryland this week.
Sunday: 8 miles + mobility
I had a bit of a hard time getting myself out the door for this run. I’m used to relaxing on Sunday mornings! I got started around 6:15 and it was already really hot and humid. My pace was slow but I got it done.
Overall it was a pretty good week, and I finally feel like I am sort of acclimated to the heat. I liked running somewhere different for a change, especially a place without any hills. I start my next phase of strength training next week, which likely means I’ll be sore once again! Oh well, at least I’ve found that yoga really helps!
Do you travel for work? If so, do you run while you are away?
Do you like having a change of scenery for your runs?
Do you ever move around your weekend runs for better weather/to let you legs recover?
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Great week of workouts! I love how you improvise your schedule for recovery and location (Panera run – brilliant.) I travel a good bit for work and in most cases, I love using running to explore. Looks like you had a pretty nice setup with flat routes, which is also one of my favorite things about traveling!
It can be a bit stressful to run while traveling for work, but usually its well worth it!
I don’t travel a ton for work but when I do, I always pack workout clothes to try and squeeze a run in. Keeping some part of the routine the same makes the travel a bit easier.
Yes! I always feel like its easier to come back after Ive kept up with my workouts while away.
As you know, yes I travel for work ALL the time! This week I actually have off so I am heading down to the beach to see some friends. Hopefully I will get a few runs in while I am there.
I hope you have a great time!
I do like new scenery, and I do switch up my runs for better weather. I remember last fall, it was incredibly cold and windy the day I supposed to do my 6 miles, and I delayed it for a day. While the next day was a little windy, it wasn’t near as bad as the day before.
Sometimes its really a good idea to switch around days due to weather!
I love having a change of scenery for my runs! Running in different locations is a must so I don’t get bored with the same routes. Luckily in Tampa Bay area there are plenty of popular running places to hit up if I need to change it up.
I wish I had more places to run here! If I want to run different routes I have to drive somewhere, which I usually avoid.
Great job getting your runs in while traveling for work. I love driving a little and making sure to end at a fun spot for food/coffee 🙂
It definitely gave me something to look forward to during my run!
I love that you planned a start and stop at Panera! Why don’t I ever do that? Sounds like overall a great week for you. I just got off the yoga mat and as always, I am so grateful for yoga.
The Panera stop worked out so well! Plus it kept me motivated during my run.
Great week of workouts! I don’t travel often for work, which I honestly really appreciate. I do like different scenery on my runs so I have several various routes that I regularly rotate between to keep it interesting.
It’s really nice to be able to change up running routes! I get bored running in the same places day after day.
Nice week! I’m glad your acclimatization is going well. I get so bored when I run the same routes week after week so I really enjoy mixing it up and exploring somewhere new. I don’t travel for work often, but when I do, I always try to squeeze in a run when I can!
It can be really nice to run in different places once in awhile!
I love finding new trails when I’m traveling for work. It’s a great way to see new places.
I agree! If I have to travel for work, I might as well make the best of it and get in some good runs.
You did a great job of changing things up to suit your schedule and how your body was recovering! I love running in new places. Hooray for starting to feel heat acclimated. That’s huge!
My paces are still slower, but at least I feel like my body is (sort of) used to the heat!
Well, I do ZERO traveling for work, but I’d love a change of scenery! I think I have every road memorized in my town (and I know mile marks for virtually any distance LOL).
Same here! It’s so nice to get the chance to run somewhere new.
I dont travel much for work but if I did, I would bring my running shoes and at least use the gym! I would like a change of running scenery sometimes although now that I run so much less, I don’t feel as burned out from my usual neighborhood route as I did in the past!
I try to change up my routes as much as possible but I still get bored of running around here!
I think it’s GREAT that you were flexible with your schedule because of your work travel! way to get things done!
I do like a change of pace occasionally. especially with the really long runs. otherwise I get a little bored! It’s funny how everyone in the US does the long run on Saturday! I’m totally used to hitting the pavement early(ish) on Sunday morning. No one does their long run on Saturday here!
Thats funny about the long run day! I usually get it done on Saturday and take Sunday as a rest day.
Great week of workouts! It is always nice to change up scenery, can I ask where you have found to run over here so far?!
Do you mean in Baltimore? I just stay pretty much in my neighborhood. It’s pretty boring! When I lived in Federal Hill I loved running around the harbor, Fort McHenry, Patterson Park…there were so many options!
I’ve been moving my runs around a lot this summer, based on weather… trying to avoid running outside on the hottest days!
That makes sense! There are definitely some days that are better to run than others.
Great job in getting some runs in while traveling! I’m glad I don’t have that feature on my Garmin. In this oppressive heat/humidity, I’m pretty sure it would tell me to not run for daayyyssss after every run! 😉 It’s fun to run in different places but I admit I also worry a bit about not knowing how safe it is. Thanks for linking.
The watch feature can definitely be annoying at times! And I agree about the safety when traveling. I did lots of googling before and stayed around the main town/hotel where it seemed safest.
When I’m running regularly, I always find new routes when traveling for work! My work trips always include more food and drink that I would prefer, so it’s great to start the day healthy and refreshed.
Good for you for squeezing in all those miles. Very impressive week 🙂
It definitely felt good to start off my work days with a run, especially since I knew I would be stuck in a conference room all day!
I don’t travel for work but I do get bored with routes in my town. I’m lucky that I can hit the coast for some pancake flat running or head north for some trails and vert. It’s a good mix!
That sounds like the perfect mix of running routes!