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How to Actually Enjoy Vacation Without Derailing Your Training

June 25, 2026 · 13 min

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What’s the right way to balance your training when you are traveling, especially if you have a family?

Let’s find out.

Today we’re going to tackle the topic of training on trips, specifically vacations with your loved ones. We’ll get into:

  • how to plan your vacation for the ideal time in your training cycle

  • how to stay fit and healthy while still having fun, and if you do decide to skip training altogether,

  • how much fitness, if any, you’ll lose while lounging in the sun.

Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition.

And if you’re gearing up for a big race this fall, now is the time to get your plan in place. To make things easier, I’ve just built a super cool training strategy quiz that will help you figure out exactly which training solution is perfect for you. I’ll tell you more about it a little later in the show, but if you’re ready to check it out now, head to www.theplantedrunner.com/start.

If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books or request a copy from your local library.

Don’t forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less.

LINKS:

If you’d like help directly from me, you can check out my freebies, personal coaching, and sign up for my PR Team at https://www.theplantedrunner.com/link.

For my recommendations of at-home equipment and other running products I recommend, check out my curated list on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theplantedrunner

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