Favorite Scenic Jogging Trails
Feb 26, 2011, 2:02 pm
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Coogee to Bondi
If ever in Sydney, don't miss running/walking from Coogee to Bondi (or Bondi to Coogee of course) -- spectacular ocean/beach/cliff run that's about 5.2 miles round trip. It has some hills but the scenery makes it totally worthwhile (and pick up a snack at Barzura on the Coogee side or Iceburgs on the Bondi side)
Feb 26, 2011, 2:30 pm
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If you're in SoCal, the 'strand' runs from Palos Verdes up to Malibu - think it's about 26 miles. You're walking/running along the ocean/beach. Obviously you don't need to do all 26 miles. You can pick it up anywhere. You can also bike along it. In certain areas like Manhattan Beach, the strand splits & one part is for bikers/roller bladers & the other part for walkers/runners. Other parts it's just one & all are allowed.
If you've ever watched films or television shows set in LA, the parts you see folk walking/running/biking, etc, along the beach & shops/homes is usually dif parts of the strand - quite often Santa Monica, Venice are shown.
Cheers.
If you've ever watched films or television shows set in LA, the parts you see folk walking/running/biking, etc, along the beach & shops/homes is usually dif parts of the strand - quite often Santa Monica, Venice are shown.
Cheers.
Feb 26, 2011, 3:35 pm
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A true FT route: race planes at LAX!
When I am in LA I try to do this run. It's simply, you run along W. Westchester Parkway, which just so happens to be parallel to Runways 24R and 24L. It's quite a thrill to run with the heavies landing next to you. 
Another good plane-spotting run in the Mount Vernon trail in DC which brings you right next to the end of the main runway at DCA. Depending on the winds you'll either have planes landing or taking off right over your head.
Another good plane-spotting run in the Mount Vernon trail in DC which brings you right next to the end of the main runway at DCA. Depending on the winds you'll either have planes landing or taking off right over your head.
Apr 4, 2011, 10:20 pm
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When in Buenos Aires the Ecological Reserve located next to the city center is perfect for running. There are lots of different trails to chose from. This is my favorite place to run in the world. :-::-::-::-::-:
Apr 5, 2011, 8:10 am
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I really like running along the water. For some reason, it's very soothing for me. I'm BOS-based, so I enjoy running along the Charles River when it's not snowing outside.
When I was visiting SZG last year, I had some wonderful morning runs along the Salzach River. Absolutely stunning to be running along the water with the castle and churches in the foreground, watching the sunrise.
When I was visiting SZG last year, I had some wonderful morning runs along the Salzach River. Absolutely stunning to be running along the water with the castle and churches in the foreground, watching the sunrise.
Apr 7, 2011, 3:44 pm
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Some favorites in London:
Along the Thames from Westminster to Tower Bridge
St. Paul's Cathedral to Green Park or Hyde Park if I'm ambitious
Hyde Park.
Green Park and St. James' Park
Greenwich can also be nice - hills!
Regent Park and Primrose Hill
Along the Thames from Westminster to Tower Bridge
St. Paul's Cathedral to Green Park or Hyde Park if I'm ambitious
Hyde Park.
Green Park and St. James' Park
Greenwich can also be nice - hills!
Regent Park and Primrose Hill
Apr 7, 2011, 3:48 pm
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I really like running along the water. For some reason, it's very soothing for me. I'm BOS-based, so I enjoy running along the Charles River when it's not snowing outside.
When I was visiting SZG last year, I had some wonderful morning runs along the Salzach River. Absolutely stunning to be running along the water with the castle and churches in the foreground, watching the sunrise.
When I was visiting SZG last year, I had some wonderful morning runs along the Salzach River. Absolutely stunning to be running along the water with the castle and churches in the foreground, watching the sunrise.
Apr 7, 2011, 4:09 pm
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Apr 7, 2011, 9:42 pm
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Aug 22, 2011, 10:10 am
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City Creek, Salt Lake City UT
Was just up in SLC this past weekend visiting a cousin. He's a big runner (the ultra-running type), and took me out to the City Creek area for a run yesterday. We started shortly after 6am, and saw very few other runners (maybe 10-15) and a similar number of bikers.
There is a nicely paved road that winds back, and I'm told is plowed in winter (to allow for city vehicles to get through). Closed to traffic, and bikes only allowed on odd days. An added plus--there are restrooms about every 1/2 mile all the way back.
The only downside is the whole way out is uphill...but that means the way back is downhill. My Garmin registered over 1600 feet of climb, which is highly unusual for me.
Awesome views too.
There is a nicely paved road that winds back, and I'm told is plowed in winter (to allow for city vehicles to get through). Closed to traffic, and bikes only allowed on odd days. An added plus--there are restrooms about every 1/2 mile all the way back.
The only downside is the whole way out is uphill...but that means the way back is downhill. My Garmin registered over 1600 feet of climb, which is highly unusual for me.
Awesome views too.
Aug 24, 2011, 1:52 pm
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I just found this forum, and it is great!
- The Strand (Redondo/Hermosa/Manhattan) is great, but you do need to get there early.
- Marin Headlands is beautiful. The parking is great by the stables (gets a bit crowded weekend mornings) and there are many different ways to go.
- Angel Island off Tiburon (Marin) has nice paths that go around and over the island. You do need to take a ferry over, but it is pretty.
- The bike/walk path in Long Beach, CA. Only about 6 miles round trip, but less crowded than the Strand.
- The Strand (Redondo/Hermosa/Manhattan) is great, but you do need to get there early.
- Marin Headlands is beautiful. The parking is great by the stables (gets a bit crowded weekend mornings) and there are many different ways to go.
- Angel Island off Tiburon (Marin) has nice paths that go around and over the island. You do need to take a ferry over, but it is pretty.
- The bike/walk path in Long Beach, CA. Only about 6 miles round trip, but less crowded than the Strand.
Aug 25, 2011, 10:35 pm
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