It's been a good few days down here in Orange County. After a round of meetings at Billabong USA, we firmed up the 2009 contract and for the 4th consecutive year, Adventure Out will be the Northern California reps for
Billabong Surf Camps. We're proud as always to be a part of this fantastic organization... but my blog post today is about a different aspect of this business trip - staying fit and training while on the road.
In my line of work, I'm on the road all the time. Whether it's a backpacking trip, surf trip, business meeting, etc, it's difficult to maintain a strict training regiment away from your home gym, home surf break, home running and biking trails, and general daily routine. Additionally, the distractions and temptations seem to compound on the road. Every town I pull in to there are friends to see, dinner invites, and drinks being bought.
After years of dealing with this conundrum, I've come to a major conclusion. There is no secret or shortcut - intensity and dedication are the only weapons you have in your arsenal for this battle. Get up early and train... run fast and jump high... eat right even if it's more difficult and expensive on the road... go out and have fun, but get to bed on time... enjoy your first beer, but say no to the second.
...Or don't. It's up to you. Who do you want to be?
Me, completely exhausted - post workout on Laguna Beach (interval sprints, air squats, pushups, and lunges)
The blizzard has finally broken and we are seeing a BEAUTIFUL blue-bird powder day here in the Tetons. It's a balmy 5 degrees out, but it is worth it. The snow is perfect and there is not a single cloud in the sky. The Adventure Out crew will be hitting up Grand Targhee Resort today and the surrounding backcountry spots such as "Mary's" the ridge you see in the above picture (photo taken yesterday afternoon).
