Running in Boston
May 29, 2012, 8:53 pm
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Running in Boston
I'm heading out on a business trip to Boston next week - Monday through Thursday, its my first time there. I'm looking for some suggestions for good running routes in the downtown area, anybody got any good recommendations for runs ranging as short as 3 miles and as long as 6 miles ?
I checked a few websites - Nike+, Map My Run, Garmin, etc, but I figure it's always good to get first-hand knowledge from people on the boards here who maybe live in that area or are regular visitors / runners.
Thanks !
I checked a few websites - Nike+, Map My Run, Garmin, etc, but I figure it's always good to get first-hand knowledge from people on the boards here who maybe live in that area or are regular visitors / runners.
Thanks !
May 29, 2012, 9:41 pm
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Running in Boston
Head over to the Charles River and go west. You can do an out & back or cross over any if several bridges into Cambridge and go back east then cross again. The scenery along the river is stellar!
I ran many miles there on layovers as a pilot for United back when we used to have lots of downtown layovers.
FAB
I ran many miles there on layovers as a pilot for United back when we used to have lots of downtown layovers.
FAB
May 30, 2012, 2:05 am
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This thread has lots of good info:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...-trails-3.html
You should see my post on page 3 about the Boston Harborwalk. Depending on where you're staying, I'd almost recommend this over the Charles River. Seems everyone wants to run along the river, and the Harborwalk is a hidden gem that isn't too crowded.
Plus if you want to go in the water, there's a few beaches along it.
There's also a FT'er who sometimes visits this forum who used to live in Boston. Hopefully he'll see this thread and give more info.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...-trails-3.html
You should see my post on page 3 about the Boston Harborwalk. Depending on where you're staying, I'd almost recommend this over the Charles River. Seems everyone wants to run along the river, and the Harborwalk is a hidden gem that isn't too crowded.
Plus if you want to go in the water, there's a few beaches along it.
There's also a FT'er who sometimes visits this forum who used to live in Boston. Hopefully he'll see this thread and give more info.
May 30, 2012, 7:50 am
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Running in Boston
Where are you staying during your visit? Based on that info, people will have lots of suggestions.
Jun 5, 2012, 5:21 pm
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Running in Boston
Run north on Dartmouth to the Charles. Run west. You can cross into Cambridge on the Harvard Bridge.
Make sure you count the Smoots. Turn right to go eastbound along the north bank of the Charles. Turn around when you are ready and retrace your steps to the Westin Copley.
Kindly disregard these directions if you are staying at a different Westin.
Make sure you count the Smoots. Turn right to go eastbound along the north bank of the Charles. Turn around when you are ready and retrace your steps to the Westin Copley.
Kindly disregard these directions if you are staying at a different Westin.