I've been traveling once or twice a month with Crossfit Endurance to put on the certifications all over the country and I absolutely love it - getting a chance to meet people in the Crossfit & Endurance community is a blessing. I get to do what i love and travel while i am at it and get to make friends all over :) Could it get any better? I sort had this lifestyle vision in my mind about a year ago, and its funny how its come true.
I thought I would share some travel tips that I've learned...
- Pack lightly - i used to think that I didn't want to be without something, but now i realize that less is more, and if i really need something, i can always pick it up at the destination. Nowadays i pack so i don't check luggage in, and makes the in and out of airports much quicker
- Eat well - i typically always eat a big meal before i leave, this way i know I won't be starving. I typically always pack a few snacks - most of the time i take some sort of jerky with me, nuts and fruits - these are always a great healthy snack.
- It seems that most places i travel to have a layover somewhere - i typically find my way to a sports bar and order a salad with chicken, and always ask for extra meat if possible.
- Water - take a water bottle with you, even if its empty - this will save you $3-$4 at the airport, if you bring your own water, you can then fill it up at the water fountains, and every airport has them...Make sure you stay super hydrated, if you are traveling a long ways it will make the jet lag pass sooner
- Bring entertainment - wether its a book, magazine, computer - make sure you take this opportunity to catch up on things you don't do. When i travel, it gives me an opportunity to get caught up on email - i don't like to sit at my computer for long periods of time, and i coach full time and still get tons of email questions and can't always get around to responding to them right away - so i take this opportunity to do so. I always travel with at least one book - i love reading!!! My dad has taught me some great lessons and one that sticks out is to always strive to continue to learn and educate yourself - evolve!!!!
- If the airport doesn't have free wifi - see if you can spot up next to a president's club, or frequent flyer clubs - those typically offer free wifi and you can usually snag it for free!
- Be nice and appreciative to the people that work in the industry- they probably get barked at all the time, make sure you thank them and always be corteous, even if your flight is delayed or something happens - more than likely its not their fault, and you being angry and taking it out on them will not make the situation any better.
