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5 min readHow to Eat and Train While Traveling
Nick Bare opens with a confession: the past month has been a "marathon of travel"—family vacation in Florida, a work trip to Fargo, North Dakota, then back to Michigan with his wife's family. Yet he stayed on top of his nutrition and training. The question he wants to answer is not just how, but why.
The why comes first: "I show up better, stronger, more energy. And I believe I'm a better leader, I'm a better father, I'm a better husband" when he's training and eating well. That conviction is what makes the how worth the effort.
Responsibilities Over Routines
Before any tactics, Bare insists on a foundational distinction: not all travel is the same. He asks himself what the travel is for—business, a normal life event, or vacation. The way he approaches a family vacation is "very different" from a work trip where he flies in and out.
This distinction rests on a principle he has been "beating a drum on for quite some time": responsibilities should always outweigh routines. The problem with being unable to break your routine, he argues, is that "the rigidity can cause high anxiety, stress, decision fatigue and an inability to adapt when life changes unexpectedly." On family vacation, his responsibility is being present with his kids and wife. His routines become flexible.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:06) **Episode Introduction & The "Why"** - Nick introduces the episode topic: how he eats and trains while traveling, framed by a month of heavy travel.
- 2 (02:29) **Setting Realistic Expectations: Responsibilities Over Routines** - The core philosophy that dictates his approach to travel depends on its purpose.
- 3 (08:52) **The Seven-Day Week & The Airport Observation** - A motivational pivot on consistency and a vivid example of poor nutrition.
- 4 (15:11) **Treat Travel Like a Military Operation** - The core strategic framework for planning travel nutrition and training.
- 5 (17:41) **Section 1: How I Eat - Pre-Travel Recon & Packing** - Practical steps for food preparation *before* leaving.
- 6 (26:06) **How I Eat - Day of Travel & In-Flight Tactics** - How he manages nutrition on the go, including on the plane.
- 7 (33:25) **How I Eat - Hydration & The "Next Meal" Principle** - A key mindset for maintaining consistency during the stay.
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Show Notes
In this episode, I break down the planning system I use before every trip and the practical decisions that help me stay consistent on the road. I cover how I scout restaurants, grocery stores, gyms, and running routes; what food, supplements, and hydration I pack; how I prioritize protein; and how I rearrange strength sessions, use vacations as deload weeks, and lean on running when time is limited.
You do not need a perfect plan or a rigid schedule to keep making progress. Build enough structure to support your goals, stay flexible when the trip demands it, and make the time for your health without taking time away from the responsibilities that matter most.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:22 Why Fitness Matters
02:18 Expectations and Flexibility
04:09 Routines Versus Responsibilities
10:35 Airport Food Reality Check
15:10 Mission Plan for Travel
18:04 Eating Plan and Recon
23:45 Packing Supplements and Meals
26:23 Day Of Travel Food Strategy
33:41 Staying Hydrated on Flights
35:00 Eating at Destination
41:13 Protein First Principles
45:46 Smart Restaurant Choices
49:58 Training While Traveling
52:32 Deloads and Run First
59:09 Wrap Up and Key Takeaways
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