The Puerto Vallarta International Half Marathon

                                                                                         

Non-runners just don’t get it – running is a great mental health exercise (not to mention the way it helps you trim your waistline). That’s right, you lace up your shoes, step outside and get into the zone. Things just seem to shake into place with each step. And one of the great things about vacation rentals in Puerto Vallarta is stepping out for your run . . . into Puerto Vallarta.

The Paradise Run
It’s a little bit like running in Paradise, especially if you take off in the early morning, after the late-night party people have staggered home and before the city ramps up for another day. And well before the sun brings a hot edge to the street. It’s just you and the tropical birds and Banderas Bay, and maybe a few neighborhood dogs. Ah, a runner’s dream.

If this is your first time running in Paradise (that is, in relatively warm and humid weather), do take some precautions. It’s always a good idea to avoid the heat of the day when you’re working out. Wear a hat to keep the sun off; it may slow you down some, but it will go a long way toward preventing sun stroke. And drink enough water to stay healthy.

Experienced runners recommend a couple of different and enjoyable routes (if they seem too far from your vacation rentals in Puerto Vallarta, you can always take a cab). One route skirts the waters of the bay on the hard-packed sand between Nuevo Vallarta and Bucerias. The other, perhaps more well-known and heavily utilized route, is along the Malecon. Just stay off of the city’s busy streets as the day progresses and traffic grows more intense.

Puerto Vallarta Half Marathon
Many long-distance runners train every day as they wait for an opportunity to run in a marathon. Some of us may think that running a marathon while on vacation in Mexico is counter-intuitive, but real runners know. So, for the competitive runner in you, the city hosts the annual Puerto Vallarta International Half Marathon and 5K in November.

This is a chance for you to get out there and show your stuff, and maybe bring home some prize money. On the other hand, if you hear “run,” and you think, “Run for a cool beverage and the shade of a palapa,” why not sign up for the 5K? It will do your heart, and your booty, some good and you’ll probably still have enough strength to sip that drink through a straw.

About the author:
The author is a huge fan of Puerto Vallarta and enjoys his vacation at Villa Rental Puerto Vallarta. For further information on Vacation Rentals in Puerto Vallarta and Puerto Vallarta Vacation Rental please visit www.villaencantada.com.

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