Hello from Ketchikan, Alaska! This is the first stop for the cruise ship that is my home this week (I might try to make it my home for life because I’m having so much fun). You can check my reference if you’ve ever encountered any injuries during the trip.
Running while Traveling
My two main concerns when traveling are:
A.) Where can I run?
B.) What can I eat?
The eating thing is soooo not a problem on a cruise (the food has been amazing and A LOT), but the running can be an issue. I’m guessing people don’t want me running up and down the hallways flinging sweat everywhere.
I really really really want to run in every state in the US. And I don’t know if I’ll ever make it to Alaska again so I had to run in Alaska. HAD TO.
I made the very scientific, detailed plan that = I would get up early and try to be one of the first ones off the ship. Done.
So step one was easy, and yes I should have done some more research on running in Ketchikan, but that’s not my style. Luckily it totally worked out! I stopped and asked one of the local tour guides outside where I should run. He pointed me to the right and said to stay on the ocean side of the street and it should go about a mile along piers and then sidewalk for 3 miles.
By 6:50am this morning I was RUNNING IN ALASKA! I am such a weirdo that I was seriously smiling as I ran along. Nerd alert nerd alert.
Since it was so early there were not a lot of other people around. Later this area would be covered with tourists from my cruise ship and others.
Running in Ketchikan, Alaska On a Cruise
I ran out 5 miles to the right (south) and then turned back toward the ship. There were sidewalks for most of the way, but a few short areas required me to run along the side of the road. If you come to Ketchikan to run be super careful – I don’t want anyone hurt because I’m a weirdo that ran along the road in AK one time.
Along the way I passed Totem Poles, gorgeous views of the ocean, houses, small shops and a few locals walking to work.
The weather was perfect for running. I didn’t get lost. I saw a new place. I got in a run. I was so excited about all of this. Ten miles run and done in Alaska! I cannot even believe how blessed I am!
Check out my instagram for more pictures and videos from the day.
Once I was done I quickly headed back on the ship and straight to the breakfast buffet. Despite our epic dinner from last night I was super super hungry!
Question: Where did you run today? Where did you eat? Repeat?
Note: This post is part of my collaboration with Princess Cruises. All of the opinions are my own.
Thanks for making this post. I am going on a cruise soon and need to get a 10 mile run in so when I googled Ketchikan and 10 mile run luckily your post popped up. I think I will do the same thing. Thanks again!
I love the pictures!
I saw the first plate of food and thought after 10 miles, that is it?? Then I saw more 😉
There is always more.
Hey Monican! So glad you are having a great time, and what a great experience to share with your Mom. My parents did a Viking cruise to Alaska for their 50th anniversary and say it was their favorite trip ever. They were just crazy about Alaska! Can’t wait to see more photos.
How fun! I used to live in Kodiak, AK – it’s beautiful there – I never made it over to Ketchikan though.
I ran on my treadmill today because it is hot hot hot and humid out here.
I ate at home, but I’m totally ok with that because we just got home from a long weekend where we did a lot of eating out.
Awesome!!! We took that same cruise and my husband and I went for an exciting 10 miles in Juno. Looks like you’re having a blast! Enjoy1
Ketchikan is so beautiful! I went there on my honeymoon and loved it! That is so great that you got to run in Alaska!
alaska is the best!
Alaska is so pretty!! It is definitely on my bucket list of places to visit. Enjoy!
you travel so much! ah I am jealous ..have fun
Awesome!!!
I’m so jealous!! Last week I had wanted to run in Ketchikan as well, but our day got all screwy because of fog delaying our excursion. I don’t think that running on the cruise ship counts as running in Alaska so I guess I’ll have to go back. And 10 miles?! Way to go…you could’ve done 2 but you had to really kill it. Way to work off all that cruise food!
It’s a bit of a challenge to run on the treadmill on the ship but I thought it was kind of fun to run while the ship was rocking and rolling…it felt kind of like I was airborne at times. Hope the Ruby Princess has a jogging track for you 🙂
When I went on vacation in London, I made a point to do a run over the London Bridge! It was so amazing. I was proud of myself for going alone and finding an appropriate route.
I’m going over to Liverpool in 2 weeks for their Rock ‘n Roll Half and I cannot wait! Something about running Internationally or in a really cool new place is so exciting.
So cool that you ran in Alaska and such great pictures! I did a running cruise in the Caribbean this past January and it’s always fun to explore new places!
That is SO awesome that you got to run in Alaska! Color me jealous!
I love running in new places. It looks like the weather was perfect too. I love cool, overcast days for running. Thankfully my last half was just that but if not I think I may have died. Keep having fun!
no running today. i’ll make up for it tomorrow and run around my neighborhood.
Eats have been a waffle and then i chowed down on the potato chips that were supposed to accompany my sandwich at lunch. I couldn’t hold out.
I just want to say “katch me if you can” a million times now….
Eating popcorn as we speak! How many states have you run in so far?!?!
This looks so lovely! I’m currently resting off a leg twinge, so no running for me.
My parents went on an Alaska cruise in 2011, and Ketchikan was their favorite place. Looks beautiful!
One of my goals is to do a marathon in all 50 states. I have a race in Utah in 2 weeks, and that will be my 25th state. I’m so excited to go to Alaska (eventually!) It’s been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember! Loving all your beautiful photos!!
Super, duper, crazy blessed! I’d have been smiling for 10 miles too. 🙂
It is just gorgeous there. Thanks for stopping to snap all of those great photos.
Enjoy a wonderful time with your madre. 😀