Thanks for linking up with Kim and me for the weekly run down this week. We wrapped up our last minute trip to Southern France and Italy and are back home once again. Au Revoir France and Ciao Italy. I did a pretty good job keeping up my fitness while traveling. Here is a peek into my week of fitness and travel.
Au Revoir and Ciao
We were on a friend’s boat for a few days in Southern France and Italy and had the opportunity to visit a few different spots this week in both countries. I have way better photos on IG as they seem to be easier to add over there.
Sunday- 4 mile run in St Tropez + Peloton stretch
It was very hot this week in Europe as it has been in much of the US. I got myself out there early enough to beat the strong heat and get in a run right on the waterside of St. Tropez. It was flat thankfully and very picturesque.
Monday-Peloton cycle + core + upper body strength + barre
I got in a short workout today before heading out to explore Monaco. At night, we hit the famous casino right out of many James Bond movies.
Tuesday- hiking in Cinque Terre, Italy
There is a well known hiking trail that traverses through 5 small, Italian coastal villages that we had the opportunity to explore. We started in Monterossa and hiked to Vernazza. We saw olive and lemon trees and wine grapes. The views were fantastic and it was a great workout. Runner’s world has this area as one of their dream running spots although it is more of a hike, not a run. This was probably my favorite day of the trip.
Wednesday- Peloton gym day core + barre + upper body
I love that my Peloton workouts can come along with me anywhere! I spend the rest of the day relaxing and reading with a view.
Thursday- 3.5 mile run in Portofino, Italy
My last international run (for now anyway!) was in the gorgeous, albeit hilly town of Portofino. Having visited here before, I knew how charming and very Italian this little town is, I went on a scenic and hilly run in the morning and returned later for lunch with my husband. There may have been a gelato stop as well. See my Instagram for more photos.
Our last night of the trip came quickly and it was time to pack up.
Friday- Flying home
All good things must come to an end! Au revoir and ciao until next time! We flew home today and of course, I made sure I got a quick Peloton stretch class in to keep up my blue dot streak. Nothing like sleeping in your own bed with your own pillows.
Saturday- laundry and grocery shopping
Back home! I spent my day doing laundry, grocery shopping, and getting things back in order. I forced myself to stay up until 9:30 last night in the hopes of readjusting to the time easier.
Sunday- on the plan 6 mile run
Hoping to get back on track with longer runs this week.
Looks absolutely stunning! It’s been years since I’ve been to that part of the world. I have been to that casino though! We were there for the Monaco Grand Prix a billion years ago. So fun!
Ooh that would be fun! It is a cool casino to visit
What an exciting week of travel & adventure! I love the pic of the boats, too…looks like a beautiful painting. Great job keeping that blue dot streak alive and thriving:-)
We had some picture perfect scenery for sure! Gotta keep that blue dot alive! 🙂
What a wonderful trip! Italy is just so picturesque. I enjoyed seeing your photos on IG. Yes, there’s nothing like sleeping in your own bed!
very picturesque! No place like home and ready to stay put for a few weeks anyway 🙂
Loved your IG pix… what an amazing trip.
I spent my junior year of college in Nice. But as a poor college student, there were no fitness related activities or luxury accomodations/food. Still the best year ever.
I bet it was!! Great experience for sure and my one regret from college is not doing that
Wow, what an incredible trip. Your photographs almost don’t look real! I hope you had an amazing time.
we really did and the little towns were so picturesque
What a fabulous adventure and I so loved following along by seeing your pictures. And I love how you were able to fit runs in while traveling. Sometimes that works and sometimes it just doesn’t.
Yes, I did manage to fit in some great runs and a hike. I do love when that all comes together
Your pictures are AMAZING!!! Cinque Terre is definitely a dream spot- I’ve never been there but always hear about it. My trips to Europe have always been about the big cities, but if I go back I want to go to these areas (now I just need a friend with a boat, ha ha.) Sounds like you had some great runs! I’m sure it feels good to be home and get back into your regular routine.
That hike there was one of my favorite days of the trip. So picturesque and quaint. The runs were more about sightseeing but super glad I was able to fit them in. Yes, it is always nice to be back home
Those photos are just stunning, Deborah! Thank you so much for sharing them with us. Italy is high on my list of places to visit. Of course it’s a very long list . . ..
Hope you’re enjoying the slightly cooler weather that we are today & have a great run.
Italy is probably my favorite country to visit and eat in of course. Hope you have a chance to visit sometime soon
Looks like an incredible trip! Love that Peloton can join us anywhere, makes things so convenient!
Yes it was a fab time!
What an amazing trip! Those photos are gorgeous.
I’m impressed you got out for so many runs traveling with others. I struggle with that.
yes, I was up way earlier than anyone else and just got it done!
love this morning…first two blogs I catch up on, both traveling, this and someone else’s traveling through Indonesia…I may have to book a trip…but lots of ideas for this next weeks’ meals (It’s dad’s turn to cook for the next 5 days)…
Life is short book the trip!
Loved seeing all of your photos on IG! I love that part of Europe and it’s been ages since I’ve been. So glad you had such a good time 🙂
Italy is my favorite country to visit and to eat in!
What an exciting week of adventures and running for you! I loved seeing all of your photos on Instagram too.
Visiting Italy is on my bucket list – I would definitely love to eat (and run) my way through the country lol.
I highly recommend both!
What a wonderful trip! Italy is on my bucket list. I have never been to Europe! I would really be geeking out about seeing that casino in real life! Such pretty pictures.
thanks I hope you make it there sometime soon!
Ok I have to say, I’m jealous of your vacations this year! You’ve taken some epic ones! I need to take a trip to another country, maybe next year. Definitely want to plan one for sure!!
We have had some great opportunities to travel lately! Hope you have the chance to take a fun vacation too sometime soon
What an incredible summer of travel for you! Honestly, I don’t know if I would have come home. I could happily spend the rest of my life in Italy or France. Easy.
So great that you could get in all your workouts, too!
Your jumpsuit is so cute!
We have had some great travel opportunities this summer. It’s hard to come back for sure
What an adventure. I am in awe of all the gorgeous places your got to see and run in. And very cool to get to see the Bond casino. Thanks for sharing.
thanks it was a really fun trip