Running at Rancho La Puerta!

I have experienced the most magical place and I HAVE to share it with you! What would you say if you could visit a place with 4,000 acres of running and hiking trails, mountains, an obstacle course, an organic farm, multiple pools, multiple fitness facilities and a spa? If you're like me, you say, "Count me in!" THAT is Rancho La Puerta.
What initially drew me to The Ranch was the running clinic. I have been a runner for well over a decade and I've never had a coach run with me, video tape my stride AND help me be more efficient with both my running and my stretching. This alone was a FABULOUS experience for me!
There is a 5 mile obstacle course that I HAD to try! (Full disclosure: I have never done an obstacle course before.) What I loved about it was, it wasn't a race. It was about finishing. EVERYONE who finished was a winner. The support and the course were fantastic.
One would think that running paths, and hiking trails as well as an obstacle course would be enough for the perfect vacation, but that just scratches the surface. When you visit The Ranch, you are transformed by the food. It is spa cuisine that LITERALLY transforms your body. I have never enjoyed food SO much in my entire life. Veggies, fruits, grains, spices ALL perfection.
Every inch of the grounds is perfection.
I have never seen so many fitness class options in one place in my life. It truly is a mind-body-spiritual experience. I tried an aerial yoga class. SO fun!
BUT I didn't stop there. I had a full menu of classes from yoga, to Pilates, to water classes, racket sports, cardio, dance, flexibility, to meditation offerings.
I am a firm believer in stepping outside the box when given the chance, so I took a chanting class AND a sound healing class. Both were amazing. Yes, I am looking for a chanting class back home. I want to continue with it! Mindfulness and meditation are essential and I love exploring new ways for myself to balance.
I did find a moment to sit by the pool. It has been a LONG time since this mom had a moment to herself to chill poolside and I cherished EVERY minute!
I have always prided myself as an urban runner, but I have to tell you, I LOVE running trails! The wildlife, the mountains, the greenery. It's running perfection not to be missed.
I will most certainly find my way back to Rancho La Puerta. There were SO many other classes I wanted to check out. If you're interested in an all inclusive experience with a running program, check them out on their website and on Instagram!

21 comments

  1. What an amazing place for a vacation!! I love the workouts, but the food also looks amazing!

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  2. This sounds like a perfect all around vacation for anyone who wants an activity packed trip.

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  3. This looks like paradise! The trails, pool, food, sign me up!

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  4. Thanks for sharing amazing pictures of Rancho La Puerta. I really love your blog post. Keep up the good work !

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  5. Looks like a fun weekend filled with exercise. I have always wanted to try the swinging rope thing.

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  6. Oh my goodness this looks fantastic! I"m not a runner by any means but I would love to learn how to run better so maybe I can do a 5k every now and then. Everything else is right up my alley though!

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  7. I'm not a runner at all. But this place appeals to me because of all the options that they offer. A yoga class is more my style, and I love the idea of aerial yoga!

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  8. Even though I am not a runner, this place looks amazing! The food looks delicious and just the landscape is beautiful!

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  9. Wow, not only does this place look stunning (those views though) but the food made my mouth water! Id love to visit someday!

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  10. Oh wow what an amazing place to go and spend some time, I have to admit I'm far from a runner, but it looks like a lovely place to relax.

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  11. This place sounds amazing! I love going on walks and hikes on trails and this landscape is stunning!

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  12. What a gorgeous place! Beautiful! I do not know if I would go running,but i would go for some yoga and relaxation

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  13. It really looks like you're having the time of your life while you're working out. I wish I loved it that much!

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  14. Running isn't really my thing, but swimming? Yes. It definitely is.

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  15. Wow this looks like paradise! I'd definitely run out here just for the views! It must be so relaxing.

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  16. You look like you really enjoyed yourself here. I love the aspect of Aerial Yoga I did that before and had lots of fun!

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  17. Always love going out for a good run! This looks like a wonderful location!

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  18. What a great place you live in! Shame I live in the city and its very hard my me to go for a run in the country side and swim on a lake etc... But will try to make an effort to go to the country more, like to live a more healthy life.

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  19. What a wonderful place, it looks great. I'm not a runner any more after having a leg injury but this is definitely somewhere I would have loved to have run back when I was running x

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  20. what a great place. the food photos looked amazing.

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  21. What a great place, it looks like you had a great time! I'd love to be able to do something like this one day, to get away with nature. Thanks for sharing!

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