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Temps are dropping, so it might be time to review this article on Cheap Hacks for Cycling Survival in Cold Weather. ICYMI, a newspaper or a plastic bag and make or break a ride!
Now, to this week’s topic: HOLIDAY TRAVEL. Because for a lot of us, this is the first time in a couple years that full-on ‘normal’ travel is back, and if you’re anything like us, this last week is already feeling like a whirlwind and things are just getting started. But we have a few tips we’re following to try to keep it as calm, fun and healthy as possible. Things like…
Plan the Right Timing for Travel
I am not really a morning person—I wish I was, and I try to be, but it’s not natural for me. But early flights and early starts to long drives still happen, and while getting up at 3:30 AM sucks more than getting up at 4AM, it doesn’t *really* hurt much more, so I always try to get up with enough time to at least do my AM 15 minutes of yoga and core, or—even better—get outside for a quick run. It makes travel feel a lot less crappy. If you’re hoping to get in a full workout, I highly recommend doing it before you leave, and taking a later flight if needed. When you do get home, your plans will almost always be F-ed. Decide what matters most to you: extra time at home, a full night of sleep, a couple mid-day working hours en route, a run when you get there… Know before you go and plan accordingly.
Make a Work (and Workout) Plan
If you do work remotely, traveling home can mean a major disruption to your work schedule if you don’t set some boundaries. (I always struggle with this—my family knows that I work remotely and work a lot, but that doesn’t stop most of them from assuming we can make time for pretty much any activity.) So, usually, I try to block off a few hours every day that are sacred / do not disturb. (I try to get on their schedule to make this work, so when most of them are at work, I’m at work, or on weekends, while they sleep in, I get a couple hours in early.)
READ THE REST OF THE ARTICLE HERE FOR MORE TRAVEL TIPS
Reminder: Quebec Singletrack Experience Reg is Open Now for Early Birds—and we have a promo code for you! If you’ve eyed this race in the past or are looking for a fun 5-day challenge, come hang out with the Consummate Athlete crew this July in Quebec!
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Quebec Singletrack Experience Reg is Open Now for Early Birds—Plus a Promo Code!
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Easy Travel Tips for an Active, Happy (Almost Low-Stress) Holiday Season
Small Wins That Can Make You Feel More Pulled Together as an Athlete
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