Comments on: Nomadic Fitness Solution – Running!

By: Cherie Ve Ard

Cherie Ve Ard — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:06:23 +0000

Walking is fantastic.. and that still remains the staple of our exercise. For me however, I do benefit in different ways from the extra cardiovascular workout that higher impact activities give me.

By: Cherie Ve Ard

Cherie Ve Ard — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:01:37 +0000

As neither of us had done much running in recent times, really don’t have much to compare running with Vibrams to. However, I’d highly recommend checking out http://www.birthdayshoes.com – he seems to do an excellent job on keeping on top of all that sort of stuff.

I’ve been wearing my Virbram Sprints for about 8 months now for walking, hanging out, business meetings, dancing, swimming, running, hiking, etc. – and love them! I wear them nearly every day and they have many miles on them – and are holding up great. I just recently got a pair of Bikalas, and love them even more for running and heavy rocky trails. Chris just got his first pair, Trek KSOs, and is loving them too. We just did a several mile glacier rock hike in our heavier duty Vibrams, and they were fantastic!

Do get to Burning Man at some point.. it’s something to not be missed. I give it good odds however we’ll be taking next year off.

By: Lynne Schlumpf

Lynne Schlumpf — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:43:26 +0000

For us older folks, walking everyday is just as good for you as running, and it is easier on my back since my back surgery. It literally makes the pounds melt off. And changes my attitude completely. Freaky just how much it changes you inside and out. If I don’t walk, my face tends to look kinda ashen, but when I start walking full-time it starts getting color in it. And there’s just something in your eyes. What a change!
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By: Marianne

Marianne — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:39:55 +0000

We had the exact same situation with our bikes. Finally stopped bringing them along. And we also started a running program, although without the iphone app techno-advantage. AND, one more thing in commong, we’re very interested in VIBRAM shoes…believe in the advantages, even have tried some on. They cost about the same as good runners but how do they hold up overall compared to running shoes? Are they worn out faster, do you think? And how do you like them for running vs. just walking?

Also, this won’t be the year, but maybe next year – we want to check out Burning Man.
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By: Cherie Ve Ard

Cherie Ve Ard — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:19:40 +0000

See you on the playa! It will be awesome.

By: Cherie Ve Ard

Cherie Ve Ard — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:15:27 +0000

We have been looking at folding bikes as well – in particular for getting around the campground and/or nearby places without having to use our big truck to go grab a few groceries. Our dilemma is currently space – and I think we’ll need to shed some rather large items in our pick-up bed to make room. I’m interested to see if folding bikes will be good enough for me for fitness tho.. as I love a good 20-30 mile ride!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:26:05 +0000

For Hans and I the main source of exercising is trail hiking and urban walking.

As we ramp up to fulltime RVing, we will sell our mountain bikes and buy a couple of folding bikes. We’ve tried them out at REI and they are fun and comfy and once you get used to it the folding process should be a snap. The folded bikes could fit inside a trailers basement storage (we are going with a 5th wheel) or in the backseat of your tow vehicle. There are a variety of models to choose from including some offroad styles.

Yoga and regular stretching will be part of my exercise routine. We are also contemplating a Wii Fit as we will have a larger trailer with slides.

By: Sondra

Sondra — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:36:46 +0000

Love this. I’ve come to the same conclusion on bikes – I still carry one for my son, but traveling mostly in the southwest has me frustrated with the constant goat-head repairs. I’m thinking of leaving it behind from here on out. I carry a set of weights – considering getting some inflatable weights. But I signed up for a fitness center also that has many franchises all around the areas we travel. Building projects for Burning Man (and elsewhere) seems to keep us in pretty good shape and of course, lots of walking. I’ve never liked running but every once in a while it’s nice to push my lungs to fill to capacity. Can’t wait to meet you all out on the playa. See you soon.

S
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By: halfnine

halfnine — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:56:18 +0000

I allocate 30 minutes a day to exercise. Typically, I rotate through…first day 30 minutes of running, the next day 30 minutes of biking (folding bike), and the following day 30 minutes of weightlifting (exercise bands and body weight exercises). Then repeat the cycle. By allocating 30 minutes every day I establish a routine that I find easier to maintain. And by mixing it up a little bit it helps let different parts of my body rest and prevents injury from overuse. Depending on availability I’ll swap out exercises on any given day (maybe there is a pool available to swim, mountain to hike, building with stairs, etc).

By: Erin

Erin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 04:09:12 +0000

It can be hard to keep up a fitness regime when you are travelling,because of the lack or facilities and routine. I ran regularly before we left because we were saving to travel and it was a free form of exercise. Now we have let things slip as it can be hard to find places to run when we are in cities. Lately we’ve been regularly walking up the 1070 steps to the Cerro San Bernardo in Salta so we are getting a bit better. Well done on your running!

By: Cherie Ve Ard

Cherie Ve Ard — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:04:42 +0000

That is an excellent point about dry camping & showers post run. So far, we’ve been with hook-ups & campground shower houses as we’ve been in the humid and hot south. Soon we will start our own dry camping run as we head west and into drier climates with ample boondocking. We shall see how it goes

By: Adolfo Isassi

Adolfo Isassi — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:46:05 +0000

I have experienced the same thing with my bike. I have been on the road for six months now, and I think that I have used it just a handful of times. The thought of how to get rid off it is starting to germinate in my mind.

I love running…I try to do it at least once a week. A 30-40 minute run.

The only thing that is a hassle, is that after biking or running…I need to take a shower, and since we have been dry camping a lot, I waste water showering.
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By: Chris Dunphy

Chris Dunphy — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:07:40 +0000

Hi Eric –

We’ve been craving a kayak, especially whenever we find ourselves camped near water.

I think we will someday get an inflatable kayak that we can keep in the truck and take out when needed. A full size one on the roof will take a lot of abuse (just like bikes on a bike rack), and will also probably hurt our gas mileage. That just isn’t worth when we might go months away from water.

By: Eric Hansen

Eric Hansen — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:57:06 +0000

hey Chris

i’m really surprised to hear your experience with bikes. it seems like having bikes would be a no brainer, but your experience makes a lot of sense. especially leaving them out in the elements. i got a ski rack a few years ago, and after driving only a few hours, my skis were covered in ice and grim and the edges were all messed up. they had more damage than a early season day here in Jackson Hole (read: rocks and core shots). they’re just not meant to take a beating like that. now i just leave my seats down in the car all winter for the skis.

as i think about going Nomad, i have added a kayak to my list. seems like it would be pretty easy to just leave it on the top of the truck all the time. you could even use it as a rocket box and store stuff in it. if you could figure out how to lock the opening that is.

By: Linda Sand

Linda Sand — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:33:44 +0000

Stretch bands are good for strength building exercise. They take no room and weigh nothing. I have two sets of them sitting in my cupboard along with instructions for exercises I used to do with them. One of these days I’ll start again.
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