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Friday Five Link up: Staying on Track during Holidays

11/7/2014

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Hi all! Linkup Friday!! Thanks to our amazing hostesses: the DC Trifecta Bloggers (Courtney from Eat Pray Run DC, Mar from Mar on the Run, and Cynthia from You Signed Up For What?!). This week's theme is: 5 tips for staying on track with your training during the holidays

Halloween has come and gone to officially kick off the Holiday season. Lots of food temptations and parties so it is crucial to stay on track so you don't derail your training. I will be in the middle of Dopey training (which will turn into Rebel Challenge, Princess, LA marathon and then Pixie Challenge training) so it is crucial I stay healthy during these next few months!

1. Plan your workouts and stick to it
It is important you get the calendar out and write out long runs and tough workouts so they don't fall by the wayside. Having them all in one place is very helpful and ensures you don't miss any important workouts. For me, my big Dopey weeks are thanksgiving week and the week before Christmas. All of my social events are planned around those big training weeks.

2. Plan out meals
Nothing obsessive but with the need to carbload and refuel, it is important that with social events to know where you will eat! I don't believe in the concept of good vs bad food, but I do know how some the more indulgent foods make me feel the next day so I try to make sure I can indulge without having a massive stomach and bloating attack the next day.

3. Plan your runs around social events
Along with planning food, comes planning out training with your parties. Make sure-if you can-to not have a long run after a late night party. It may require some flexibility on your part, but your body will thank you!

4. Run a turkey trot
Always fun to run and be festive! I'm currently planning on running a 5k and 10k on thanksgiving morning in DTLA (come run with me!). It will be the middle of my Dopey training and that way I am still active and also won't feel like a bum.

5. Allow yourself to rest
Between family, friends, work, parties, work outs and holiday shopping, make sure you are getting the rest you need. Nothing will derail training like a cold based from stress and lack of sleep! It is important to follow the 4 Well Rules: eat well, sleep well, exercise well and be well to make sure you make it through the holidays healthy and happy.

What are your holiday tips?
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Lacey@fairytalesandfitness link
11/7/2014 05:12:14 am

Planning is something that I have a hard time doing with my crazy work schedule. Gets even worse over the holidays. I try to get my workouts it whenever I can.

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April at RunTheGreatWideSomewhere
11/7/2014 09:28:31 am

There's a local Turkey Trot 10k that I love, but now that the public schools are out the whole week of Thanksgiving, we tend to spend that week at Disney (I know, cry you a river right?). So while I love Disney, I'm always a little sad to miss that race. Great tips!!

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Jennifer link
11/7/2014 10:12:08 am

All great tips - prob would have written similar ones as you :)

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Juliana Calhoun
11/7/2014 11:52:40 pm

Thanks!

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Juliana Calhoun
11/7/2014 11:53:34 pm

That's awesome! My tradition is always to go to Disneyland the Sunday after thanksgiving as it's not as crowded as the rest of the week

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Juliana Calhoun
11/7/2014 11:54:34 pm

I can imagine-it's been crazy for me with starting school again but I think I finally have a grasp of it!

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Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC link
11/9/2014 05:35:14 am

i always run a turkey trot each thanksgiving. it's fun and a great way to start the day :)

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Juliana Calhoun
11/10/2014 12:07:33 am

This will be my first year-can you believe LA didn't have a turkey trot until last year? This will only be the second annual one

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