Join Miranda and Jon as they discuss Run-cations (a portmanteau of Run and Vacation!) and Miranda's recent experience running the Tour du Mont Blanc.

Links:

• More than Miles: Why Runcations are a Rising Travel Trend article on Outside
• Eric Lee's Blog on Adventures and National Park Runs

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Miranda and Jon dive into the world of "runcations" – vacations centered around running adventures – sharing experiences from Tour de Mont Blanc and discussing what makes these journeys both challenging and transformative.

• Runcations can take many forms: destination races, multi-day trail adventures, national park runs
• Different styles suit different runners – from luxury accommodations to more rugged experiences
• Community and shared experiences are central to what makes runcations special
• The Tour de Mont Blanc crosses through France, Italy, and Switzerland with distinct cultural experiences in each
• Running through multiple countries allows you to experience dramatic differences in trail marking, food, and architecture
• Finding balance between challenge and enjoyment is key – it's not about racing but experiencing
• Technical skills like downhill running may require practice before tackling alpine trails
• Flexibility matters – sometimes taking a gondola or shuttle enhances rather than diminishes the experience
• Proper fueling becomes crucial when running multiple big days back-to-back
• Switzerland has the best homemade ice cream and the most whimsical trail decorations

Find a group of people who you want to spend four or five days with running. Plan a runcation. Make it happen. You won't regret it. Be open to the experience, be open to how it changes you and how it shapes you, and enjoy the journey.

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Hosted by Jon Eisen (@mildly_athletic) and Miranda Williamson (@peaksandjustice). Edited by Jon Eisen. Theme music by Matt Beer.