The Vegabond 9.12.2015 | Page 44

born to run

Alright now. You are a couch potato? when you travel you really don't want to give a dang about working out? That is totally fine. Skip the page. For those among you fearing the loss of muscle or weight gain that comes with a long journey simply keep these 5 simple aphorisms in mind!

#1 YOU CAN ALWAYS RUN

#2 YOUR OWN WEIGHT IS ENOUGH

#3 THE FLOOR IS A MAT

#4 THE BATHROOM IS YOUR GYM

#5 EXPLORE ON FOOT OR BYCICLE

It is really beautiful to go for a run in an unknown place. You get a great feel for the town or city and you might get lost a bit and see even more. Of course a phone with functioning GPS would be a great addition, also you can download an APP and track and save the runs you do in all the places you travel to! Kind of cool! You can run at any time of the day, anywhere. Pack light shoes like vibrams and you are free to exercise, whenever, wherever! Shakira!

This September I did a shoutout on instagram: "FOLKS! What are your favorite little #stayfit tips and tricks for a hectic lifestyle, especially for being #ontheroad??!"

@not_your_average_vegan

"Always plan it to your schedule and what you are going to do. Even if it is just 10 push ups and 50 squats before your shower making a plan makes you less likely to skip it or push it off!"

@purbodynutrition

Meredith Youngson | RHN

http://purbodynutrition.com

"write it down; on a calendar, in your phone or journal. You're more likely to stick to a plan if you have it in writing, like an 'appointment' with yourself."

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