- Hiking in the Catalina Mountains
I just returned from an amazing long weekend away in Arizona. I was headed out on business, but took a side trip to visit some family who lived nearby. When you’re traveling, or on vacation, it can be really tough to stay on track with nutrition and fitness. While I allow myself some indulgences, I try not to overdo it with my eating. I also try to find a way to stay active, even when I might not be able to follow my normal routine.
My regular workouts have me swinging kettlebells in the gym, and I did find an opportunity to do just that on Thursday night, when I attended a local kettlebell class. But when Saturday rolled around, I took advantage of my surroundings and decided a change in routine was in order. Instead of my typical kettlebell workout, I went hiking with my sister-in-law, some of my nieces, and my five year-old nephew.
Initially, we thought we were just going to hike for an hour, but we were having such a great time that we ended up hiking a total of 5.6 miles and about 1000 vertical feet, enjoying the amazing scenery in the Catalina mountains. It was fun, a great workout, and a fantastic change of pace.
So the next time you go away, find a fun local way to get active, and break out of your routine!
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Sounds awesome! Love hiking!!!