From the desert to the beach. After last week’s Las Vegas Strip Workout, we move west to Moonlight Beach in Encinitas (north of San Diego). Alan and I unexpectedly had to return to the coast today (he left his megaphone, a necessity for a race announcer, at the event last weekend), which put a crimp in my run plans.
Fortunately, I’m nothing if not flexible. I decided to move my workout to the beach! I planned a quick circuit workout that would work all my major muscle groups, didn’t need any equipment, included some cardio, and wouldn’t make me feel too foolish by doing it in public.
Okay, before I get too comfy, let’s get to the workout.
And the best part? You get to do the workout barefoot! (And in your bathing suit if you like!)
Remember. While the directions say to do your walking lunges into the water, please use your good judgement. If the water is rough, there is a sudden drop off, or any other safety factors, do your lunges outside of the water or parallel to the water’s edge.
After the workout and a little beach time (and swimming time for Alan), we packed up and went to lunch at the Lotus Cafe. It is usually one of my favorite lunch spots in Encinitas, with a large vegan selection, but no so much today.
I had a falafel pita which was so dry it broke open with my first bite. The two (!) little falafels were over cooked and hard. Alan’s quesadilla was good though, and I helped him finish a cup of chili, which though not as good as mine at least filled me up.
After lunch we had to head south to Chula Vista to pick up the megaphone, then home. A lot of driving for one day, about six hours, which we share, but at least we got out of the desert (112 and humid!), went to the beach, and had a great workout.
Have you ever worked out on the beach? Or anywhere public like a park?
What an awesome workout! And I love the name of it too!
Laury recently posted..Eggs Yolks and Bad Science
Moonlight Beach is my favorite place in SD county. Used to spend hours there.
Debbie recently posted..Wednesday Workout: Moonlight Beach Circuit
Great workout!! I don’t think that I’ve worked out on the beach. Only public place that I have is probably the park.
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..Ru Hill: More than simply teaching people to surf
Some who has the word ‘Surf’ in their title should definitely be working out at the beach!
Debbie recently posted..Wednesday Workout: Moonlight Beach Circuit
It looks like you had a great time at the beach! I am beach runner and I can’t imagine running anywhere else in the world!
I love running on the beach! That’s why I added the run to the workout, so I could experience it.
Debbie recently posted..Wednesday Workout: Moonlight Beach Circuit
Beautiful location for a workout!
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It was! And it was a beautiful day too!
Debbie recently posted..Wednesday Workout: Moonlight Beach Circuit
I love workouts at the beach! One of my local yoga studios actually has weekly yoga on the beach. It’s an awesome way to start the day!
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Yoga on the beach would be wonderful. I love it anywhere outdoors, but the sound of the waves is really the best.
Debbie recently posted..Wednesday Workout: Moonlight Beach Circuit
Now I wish I was near a beach to do this workout…thanks for the inspiration!
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I’m 3 hours away, so unfortunately it will be a while before I do it again. Have to make do at a park, cause I love the outdoor workout.
Debbie recently posted..Wednesday Workout: Moonlight Beach Circuit
DAMN WOMAN.
you are badassawesome.
Im in to try.
notice I didnt say do
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Hell, you could teach me on bad ass awesomeness.
Debbie recently posted..Wednesday Workout: Moonlight Beach Circuit
Thank for the workout! I am heading to the beach in 2 weeks and I will try it
You’re welcome. My best advice: do it earlier than I did. The beach gets pretty crowded ad the morning goes on.
Debbie recently posted..Wednesday Workout: Moonlight Beach Circuit
What an awesome beach workout!!! I never think about working out on the beach when I am there…I am just lazy sunbathing lol! Great job!!!
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Yeah, to work out on the beach you have to get right to it. Otherwise it is too easy to go into a sun coma.
Debbie recently posted..Wednesday Workout: Moonlight Beach Circuit
Looking good lady!!! I’m jealous that you are at the beach right now and I’m not =( And I’ve only been to the beach once this summer…super let-down! Going to make sure I get there at least once more before summer is over! Also- random question. How do you get the “notify me of new posts by email” link to show up? Is this a wordpress plugin? I need to get my hands on this!
Thanks. It took some nerve for me to do that in a bikini. And I’m not at the beach now. I’m back in the very hot and humid desert, so don’t be jealous.
Debbie recently posted..Wednesday Workout: Moonlight Beach Circuit
Oh, it’s a wp plugin called Comment Notifier.
Debbie recently posted..Wednesday Workout: Moonlight Beach Circuit
I do think that workout sounds pretty tough and I love it!!! And you look awesome!
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It is a lot of fun! I love heading into the water for part of it! And thanks. Not bad for 54
Debbie recently posted..Wednesday Workout: Moonlight Beach Circuit
That workout looks so fun! I’ve never worked out on the beach before. Went for a little jog, but not like this. I’d be afraid I’d get covered in sand! Does that make me a pansy? Haha.
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It was fun to do it on the beach, but kind of intimidating because I’m basically a shy person and there were a lot of people on that beach! Next time I’ll get started earlier.
Debbie recently posted..Wednesday Workout: Moonlight Beach Circuit
Nice workout in my hood! Love that beach
. Thanks for spreading the word on the beauty of Encinitas.
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I’ve spent a lot of time on that beach. I went to high school in Fallbrook so I spent time at a lot of North County beaches. Although, judging by all the people and traffic, you might want me to keep Encinitas a secret!
Debbie recently posted..Wednesday Workout: Moonlight Beach Circuit
Love the pics, Debbie! Those wide squats with heel lifts are one of my favourite ways to torture group fit participants!
I love the California coast; so beautiful!
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Thanks, Tamara, I’ll admit it took a bit of courage to publish pictures of mysrlf in a bikini. My husband does a pretty good job of photographing me, though.
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