Our
blog, Trampling Down Walls and
Eradicating Excuses, is back!! I’m
Joel, and I’ll be your new friendly blogger.
On most days you’ll find me at Fleet Feet Sports, Gaithersburg meeting
amazing people like you (as well as playfully teasing my colleagues). The one thing you need to know about me is
that I’m quick to laugh. So, let the
blogging begin. *cue the trumpets and
confetti*
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It’s
summer, and that can only mean one thing--summer vacation!!!! Despite all the wonderfully indulgent
diversions associated with summer, such as lounging perpetually by the pool or
reverting to your childhood and adopting your kids’ eating habits, you can
still incorporate a run or two while on vacation.
To
start my summer, my family and I headed to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. In the past, “running” would be found nowhere
on my itinerary. I approached a vacation
as that--a vacation or break from work, eating in moderation, and, above all,
working out. Not this time. I made sure to pack my running shoes and
gear, and my Nike+ SportWatch GPS.
So off
I went early each morning before my wife and kids would rouse from their
Thrasher’s-induced comas. Although I’ve
been to Rehoboth many times, with each run I came to truly appreciate the
things I easily overlooked before. I ran
through Henlopen Acres--a cozy seaside community that borders Rehoboth. With a friendly wave or a cheery “good
morning,” I would run past long-standing locals out for a stroll or walking
their oh so, eager dogs.
Along
the boardwalk, vendors quietly prepared for the frenzied day ahead. I caught a glimpse of a lonely fisherman on
the beach as well as a group entranced in meditation. On the sand-dusted wooden planks, I could
feel my feet gently shift with each stride.
I
usually run with music, but I intentionally left my iPod at home because I
didn’t want to drown out the symphony of ocean waves breaking and crashing
along the shore. Of course, how could
you not marvel at the brilliance of the ocean?
With
that said, despite the attractions (or distractions) available at the beach or
any other destination you’re headed to this summer, you can still make time for
a run and really enjoy it.
Honestly. Have a happy summer
Fleet Feet runners!!!!
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| One of my early morning routes while on vacation. |
- Joel
