Sometimes, no matter how good your intentions, those holiday runs that you planned to do just don’t happen. The weather, the terrain, your family and even the happy hour offers at the poolside bar can all conspire against you and your training plan. But there are other ways to stay in shape while you’re away. From cross-training to core strength, the options are as long as the happy hour cocktail menu.



Kyaking

Runners, don’t neglect your upper body. You might have buns and thighs of steel but what about your arms and chest? A few trips out in a kyak and you’ll be feeling (if not looking) like Arnie.

Yoga

Travelling on your own? Picking up an exercise class is a great way to meet people. Or roll out your beach towel and do a few yoga stretches every morning – the perfect antidote to a long flight.


Stand-up paddle boarding

Far from being surfing for those that can’t surf, stand-up paddle boarding is a popular way to work out down-under. As well as a cardio workout, balancing on the board and standing up straight works your core muscles and as we all know, runners need a strong core. This is a much more fun way to achieve it than sit-ups.

Cycling

Wherever you go, you’re bound to be able to hire a bike for a few hours and cycling is a much better way to see the sites than sitting on a tour bus. Take your family along for a tour of a city or get out into the countryside to forge your own path away from the masses.

Trekking

Think of it as running, but slower. Up mountains, through jungle, along rivers – there’s a few places that, when travelling on two feet, it’s a good idea to go a little slower. And as you’re not trying to hit half marathon pace, your family can tag along with you too.

Swimming

Got a pool? Got a river? Got the sea? Then swim for it. It’s the perfect exercise when the sun makes it too hot to do anything other than splash about it some water. And if swimming’s not your thing, how about pool running? As the name would suggest, it’s running but in a pool – and what’s more it’s easy on the joints.