Something I’ve wondered for a while is, where do all of us live and run? I asked our members this back in January, and I thought today I’d open it up to everyone.
As for me, I live in Atlanta, Georgia, and mostly run here; whenever I travel — not that I’m traveling anytime soon! — I try always to get a run in there too, whether it’s New York City or the beach in South Carolina.
Where are you from/where do you live? Where do you love to run? I think this will help us all get to know one another better, and even allow us the chance to meet up (someday!) if there are a number of us clustered in different places. Who knows? 😀 — Terrell
I live on Sanibel Island Florida, My morning routine has been beach run @Sunrise to the light house & back (4mi) . It’s dreamy for sure but hard to stay focused always stopping to snap a picture, pick up a interesting shell 🐚 or stop to watch the Dolphins 🐬 give the morning show which is nearly every day ... It takes discipline to put blinders on & not be distracted by all the beauty around. This am I tried something new & met a friend at 6 am in the pitch dark as there’s no light pollution here for the sea turtles 🐢 & ran along trails the alligators 🐊 are near. It was a daring bold adventure but anything is possible with a friend. 😊
I participate in a half marathon each month for charity. So far I have had my 50th half in Weymouth UK, 51st in Waikiki Hawaii, 52nd in Long Beach California and 53rd Manchester UK cancel ~ Hurry up and go away C19! I have been participating "virtually" on my treadmill, it's just not the same.
I hear you! And 49 half marathons (if I'm counting right) is AMAZING! Sooner or later, these races will come back. I can only imagine how many frequent flier miles you've racked up! 😊
Absolutely, New York, Iceland, Ireland, Scotland, Amsterdam. The FULL London Marathon. My boss had given me permission to take time off in October to participate in the Great Wall of China half marathon. I can't ever see that one happening?
i am on number 39 after my wife challenged me to complete 50 half marathons by the time in turn 50...i was 45 when she asked and had run 4!!!i am 48 now so was on track until COVID...a couple of virtual halfs will need to be thrown in id say!!
hi ,i live in cork city ireland,i run all over ireland and sometimes in europe,i did the half marathon in Barcelona Spain and Den Hagg Holland just before the lockdown,
Wow, Dave! How was the Den Hagg half marathon? All of those sound spectacular. I've visited Ireland (many years ago now), but LOVED it. I've never met friendlier people anywhere in the world. And how was the half in Barcelona?
Maybe I can get back there some day and do the half. From the awesome pictures on the net your city looks beautiful too. I am sure that you have some really great spots to run by.
Hi Terrell. It is good to hear from you again. I am originally from Puerto Rico but I have been living in Newark, New Jersey since I came to the USA in the early seventies. I train at Branch Brook Park, one of the oldest urban parks in the US but I run anywhere I can. I have been running only since 2016 when I turned 70 and I am getting ready to run my 5th marathon at the end of October.
Wow! I am so encouraged and impressed to see people older than me (62) still out there running! When I started back at age 55, I had to reach outside of our community, to Internet groups, to get support. My goal is to still be running in my 70s & 80s. It is so inspiring and motivational to hear/read about seniors not letting age be a factor in staying active.
thanks very much for the feedback on how friendly irish people are!Den Haag was great as you can imagine Holland is very flat so a pleasant run,same in Barcelona!!Barcelona is a beautiful city and the weather on the day was ideal for running,if you ever visit there i recommend visiting the Olympic park,a beautiful area ! to do a half in the USA is on my list as well!
cork welcomes all visitors so when the world gets back to normal come visit Cork(the real capitol of Ireland!!!)
You've got to come to the U.S.A. when this is all over, for sure!
Must-run races I'd put on your list are anything in New York City, the San Francisco Half Marathon (the 1st half is my favorite; you can run either the 1st or 2nd half of the full marathon route). Atlanta's Peachtree Road Race is also great, but it's HOT -- it's run on the 4th of July every year.
Chicago also has some great half marathons, and Washington DC does as well. There are so many to choose from 😊
The Chicago Marathon is a great race if you are interested in running that distance. This year was to be their inaugural half marathon in June, the Chicago 13.1, put on by the same people that do the marathon. I'm sure that would also be a great event to run.
Hey guys, I live in Mass as well in a little city known as Dorchester (well maybe not so little), I run often using my neighborhoods, local parks and one of my favs, The Blue Hills. Always a great way to start the day and keep going.
Got diagnosed with my mom this week for C19. I have to say I'm thankful that I had running as it has helped me through this (being fit & healthy) before C19. I still try to be as active as possible. Can't wait to be able to really get out and get back into the full swing.
Wow, Chryl, so sorry to hear that! How are you feeling? You sound like you're in pretty good spirits about it -- I can imagine how running has helped keep those spirits up!
Thx Terrell, I am keeping positive (slight pun intended). Today is a great day, both mom and I are doing better. One day at a time. Thx for doing this, knowing that we can connect to each other through running even with limited opportunities during C19 is awesome.
Wow! I've run in Colorado (in Denver mostly) and I remember it takes me a few days to get accustomed to the elevation. Do you get accustomed to it over time?
You do but it does take a little while and you have to be especially careful about hydration. You can't just jump up to the mountains either, it takes a few days. Fourteener season is coming up though (mountains at 14 thousand feet)! June- September!
I was out in CO 2 years ago for a Ragnar. Friends and I hiked up Quandry before the run. It was not easy! I’m visiting now in Thornton. My daughter has been here 8 months and she says she is finally back to race pace.
Brooklyn! Taking advantage of the empty roads. I go everywhere where there are less people. I have been avoiding the main parks & waterfront since they tend to be
crowded and quite challenging to social distance. I also love running all the bridges especially Manhattan and Williamsburg bridge (but avoid them too if I see it crowded) Brooklyn bridge is amazing to run now. Especially when it’s raining. No one in sight! Also I have been running all over my neighborhood which I rarely did before. Clinton Hill is so charming. Soho, Lower East Side, Broadway through Times Square - so many places to run!
I hail from Pasadena, California where I have close access to the Angeles National Forest and the Santa Monica Mountains where I hike frequently (though not right now). For running and walking, I have the Pasadena Rose Bowl loop (though not right now) and many other wonderful parks and recreation areas. For my virtual half marathon, I've mapped out 13.1 miles around the city where I will tour the neighborhoods.
The shirt is also the reason I signed up. The walk was good, but the 80 degree heat took its toll. I didn't even try to keep my normal pace and I'm glad I had both water and two gatorades. I wore the shirt and it fit nicely.
Hi! I live in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan up in Canada. I love running along the riverbank in Saskatoon, and I also love running up at the lake through the northern forest where we spend most of our weekend. There is something so therapeutic and peaceful about running in the trees with no one around. When I am travelling, nationally or internationally, I love getting to know a city by foot. Running is such a great way to explore a new city or enjoy the beauty of nature at home.
Jay, here from Pueblo West CO.. I am very fortunate for I lived next Lake Pueblo State Park and can take off running right from the house. There are 38 miles of trails that are open to me so usually I run those. Nothing is flat and there is always something new that I see each time I run. I have a few half Marathons under the belt or maybe it should be underfoot and currently planning to another even if it is just my own course. Running keeps me sane and in shape to do all the other activities that I enjoy. Current Goal (started on March 13th) is to run at least one mile a day for a year and to have ran at least 600 miles in 2020.
I live in San Francisco, and I run in my neighborhood towards the ocean! I usually run down a main street, but now I run down a more residential one because there's much fewer people and I can ensure that I'm social distancing without running into people or cars.
Hi Rosalie! 👋 How is running in San Francisco in general, with all those hills? I've run the SF Half, but the race route took us mostly along the Embarcadero, Ghirardelli Square and Crissy Field, before heading across the bridge. Love to hear that you're social distancing the right way, too!
I usually don't run down steep hills. However, when I run to the ocean, it goes slightly downhill, which means I have to run up an incline on the way back. I actually signed up for the SF Half this year. It hasn't been canceled yet, but most likely it will.
My daughter and I want to do the SF Half. She did an internship for several months in Palo Alto after college, and we loved the area. I got to go with her to get settled in, (she´s my baby). We always talk about returning to be a tourist, and the SF 1/2. Maybe next year!
I just moved to Tampa Bay area from Salt Lake City Utah. I miss my mountains and running trails back home but there are some beautiful places here and it's definitely a very different climate. Just keep running!
I run the Revel Big Cottonwood half marathon every September, so I am looking forward to that. :) here's to hoping we can run it this year. Thanks for all the support and encouragement.
Jamie and Mindi ... i just moved to St. Pete’s this month and run along the Bay near the park over on this side and love it. can’t wait to join some run clubs when things open up
I live in the Tampa Bay area. We have a lot of trails to run on so I always have lots of choices. We even have some Florida "hills" (Bridges) to train on too. :)
I bet! Did you ever run the San Francisco Marathon or Half? I went out there several years ago with a buddy of mine and we did the 1st Half, the one where you get to run across the Golden Gate Bridge, and it was just amazing (as you might imagine).
I actually swore I would never run anything longer than Bay to Breakers (SF 12K) - my very favorite race - until I somehow got talked into going a little further when I got to FL. Running across the GGB must have been spectacular!
Hi, Terrell. I’m CJ and I live just outside of Boston. Most of my runs are around my town but when the weather is nice, I like to drive to Cambridge and run along the Charles River. I enjoy reading what you’re publishing, so please keep it coming!
Hi CJ! Love hearing that! I've never run in Cambridge, but I've visited and it's absolutely lovely. So jealous! Do you run many of the Boston races, or have you ever run the Boston Marathon?
No, I’ve never run a race in Boston though I’ve done several in Massachusetts and other parts of New England. My first half marathon was the Earth Rock Run in Amesbury, MA in 2017 and I had been looking forward to doing it for the fourth year in a row next month. It’s a fun local race that has a Shiner beer tent at the finish line. I sure hope it comes back after the pandemic winds down.
I live & run in Las Vegas, Nevada. Because I’m in a more urban part of Vegas, I run around my neighborhood—on sidewalks & in streets. (Everyone always asks about running here in the summer. I run in early mornings or go to a gym & suffer on a treadmill.)
My family has a cabin above Cedar City, Utah, and I love to run up there in the summers on dirt roads. The only thing I really worry about there are mountain lions & off road vehicles.
It’s been rainy & cool until this week, then like someone flipping a switch, the rain is gone & the heat is here. I think the high was 90 yesterday. It’s supposed to get warmer over the next week. The nights, for now, still cool down, but not for long! That’s ok. I prefer heat over cold. I almost froze to death running in SLC at Christmas. Seriously. My phone shut down it was so cold.
Pasadena did the same temperature switch. We've been in the 50s & 60s for weeks, but two days ago the heat wave started. It will be almost 95 degrees tomorrow afternoon so for my virtual, I'm starting at 5:30 am to beat the heat. I'm a half marathon walker so I'll be out there over 3 hours.
I hear you! I am doing the same. Got a late start this morning & it was hot! I got sick. Two of my siblings & I ran the Strip. Super fun, but sunny & hot.
Sorry to hear you got sick. By the time I finished at 10:00, it had been 4 hours and the temperature was over 80 degrees. I was wiped out. Took a cold shower to bring down the body temperature and just laid down. But at least I got it done.
Fallbrook, California. It is in San Diego County and honestly there isn’t a bad place or time of the year to run. Can’t run at night though, I get a little freaked out by the coyotes and bobcats in the area. Daylight only for me out here. 🙂
Wow, seriously?! I ran the RNR San Diego Marathon back in 2001 and it was just the best -- we got to see so much of the city. And went to the Zoo, which was amazing!
Right now, I live in the greater Philadelphia area...but we are moving to either the San Francisco or Sacramento area (once the military travel ban is lifted). Not a half marathon but Broad Street 10 Mile Run in Philadelphia is amazing! I love the Atlantic City half marathons down the NJ shore too! I don't have a favorite spot to run, I'll run (pretty much) anywhere safe.
My best friend lives in Brighton. I ran there last July while visiting him for a few days. I love that state! It was my 4th time there (over a 30+ year span) and keeps getting better and better.
I live in the mountains of North Carolina in a small town. Love running here , along the many streams and rivers, but being a former New Yorker I find running here so much more challenging due to the elevations.
Still running in Northern Virginia, where I live, and Washington, D.C., where I work. There are many scenic alternatives here, and I am looking forward to developing new running courses in the weeks to come. A loop around the National Mall is 4.3 miles, so this has been a good starting point recently.
Hi Rebecca! 👋 How do you develop your routes? I was looking for new routes where I live last weekend in Atlanta and tried the MapMyRun app, but I got overwhelmed with the amount of possible routes. (There was no good way to filter it down to routes I'd really like.) Do you have any tools/apps/sites you use?
T- I use us.mapometer.com to plot routes. You can also get a free login and save them on there. It is very cool and easy to use but streets only as far as I know.
Sure thing! I have used it especially when training longer distances for races. But I am glad the question was brought up because I could probably use something new right now instead of the usual. And I haven’t really thought about it in a while.
Thanks for the applause! I grew up in this area so I have some idea of destinations where I want to run. I tend to use Google to track distance. Other apps tend to be less reliable I think. I've tried two different pedometers, which seemed to yield inconsistent results. Still meaning to explore various other apps. When I looked up the distance around the Mall, Map My Run said it was about 4.3 miles. Sometimes I do the entire loop with extra run to and from work and sometimes I cut it a bit short. I'm always open to suggestions of various apps to track.
Kennesaw Mountain is a great place to run! My running group used to run the trails there about once a season, when we trained for the Publix Half. Such a beautiful place.
I am in Melbourne, Florida, where the highlight of my corona days is running up and down the bridge across the Indian River looking for dolphins, rays, and manatees! - Nina
Oh, wow, Nina! I actually visited near there once many years ago, when I went on a scuba diving trip to see the manatees. It was amazing. Your runs sound even more amazing, to see all of that on your run. How cool! Do you run many races around your area?
It is a heavenly place to run, though in the heat, I like to get in the majority of my miles before sunrise! I do run a lot of races around here - from 1.8 miles at our local zoo, to half marathons in various places. This is a great place to run - races every weekend if one is so inclined! I try to do one per month under normal circumstances to always have something to work for!
I live outside of ROCHESTER NY. I run the streets and trails all around the area , of which there are many. My runs have become more sacred as when outside I think of how grateful I am that I can be out there, breathe air, feel the weather ( there are all kinds.. even within the same run)
Hi Ann! Where outside of Rochester are you? I grew up on Honeoye Lake and went to Nazareth College. I don't live there now, but my dad is in Fairport. Such a beautiful part of the country :)
Hi Angela! Where in Brazil? Several years ago, my work took me to São Paulo and Rio for several days each -- visiting Rio, especially, was one of the best experiences of my life.
Hi Terrell! We live in Belo Horizonte, 400 km north from Rio, located on a montainous region. Here is difficult to find a long flat path to run. My husband and I prefer running Half Marathons and this picture was taken in Medellin - Colombia when we run a HM. Where do you live now?
Wow, that sounds like a beautiful place. How was the half marathon in Medellin? I live in Atlanta, Georgia (USA) now, and have for more than 20 years -- so it's pretty much home now. 😊
Terrell, we have run HM in several Brazilian towns and also in twelve different foreigner cities. I usually consult your website to go in search of races to run. It's very nice, useful and I love it! My husband and I ran Medellin Half Marathon in September 2018. In 2018 we also ran Brisbane (Aus) and Milano (Ita). As we are already retired, we can travel at any time of the year. Half marathons are our favorite distance.
I’m currently in Portland, Oregon but only for another week. I work as a short term contract worker so I travel quite a bit! Next up I’ll either go wherever my next job is (which is still TBD) or move back with my parents in Michigan’s upper peninsula if a job doesn’t pan out soon. (Which is also okay since I have a great relationship with my parents). I enjoy running wherever I am. It’s a great way to explore a new area and get a feel for a place.
I’m a few days shy of 77 so I run some empty streets. This Autumn I hope to golf in the morning and do a laughable 5K late afternoon. Dave G in Green Bay
I live in the Charleston, WV area. I don't have a good place to run where my house is so I travel around the Kanawha Valley area to get my runs in. I like to run the local races (when we get to have them) but prefer to travel for longer races such as half marathons. Last year we traveled to Arizona for the Revel Mount Lemmon. We had a great time and hopefully we can do something like that again within the next year.
Revel hosts some races in really gorgeous places. I like that they only have a handful of races, so each one can be a great experience. How was Mount Lemmon? We were in Arizona last year for vacation and got to see it from a distance.
Mount Lemmon was great! The best part is that we had never been there before so it was all new to us and we got to explore a little bit while we were there. I would also like to try Big Cottonwood in Utah or Mt Charleston in Las Vegas. The downhill courses are really cool but you have to train for them.
I moved to Newport, Oregon 2 years ago. It's amazing for running. 1 mile to the beach, 1 mile to the bayfront and trails all around. Unfortunately in between are lots and lots of hills! I have to remind myself that they are 'good' for me. I have been trying to run a half marathon in a different state each time (8 halfs/8 states) so my virtual races aren't helping with that goal.
I ran the Newport Marathon last June 2019 - it is so beautiful there! The race is along the bay and there were seals barking and cool temperatures- I also visited Portland and Multnomah Falls- so amazing!
So far I don't see anyone claiming Idaho as home. I live in farming/ranching country with MANY miles of trails and dirt road to explore. Was training for the Banff National Park Half in June but now (since I don't have the push to train) I am mostly hiking and exploring. Most of my longer runs were done on Guam where we lived for 15 years. Sometime, Terrell, you should do the Guam Running Club's marathon. It's small but you see some incredible ocean views most of the run. (It starts in the wee hours of the morning to avoid most of the heat once the sun rises.)
As I read through these posts, I was hoping to see Idaho. I live in Idaho Falls. I run neighborhoods around my house a lot, but we also have foothills on the eastern side (that connect into the Tetons). Many miles of excellent on or off-road hills To train on.
That’s great. Most people have never heard of IF. We have some good races in the area. I assume Vegas has a lot of good races. I’ve never looked into it there.
Honestly, I’ve only ran a few here. They were good! Saints & Sinners is a great one in Feb. I love going to Utah/Arizona/Idaho for races though & making a vacation out of it.
You're so right, Kay! I just did a little Googling about the race and found the running club's website, which makes the run look like one I absolutely must do when we're all past this. How was living on Guam, by the way?
Loved Guam. My husband and I are SCUBA divers and owned a boat so enjoyed the water every chance we got. That is where I got into running on a consistent basis (after high school track which was long ago). The running community there is very supportive. And I ran along the road (that paralleled the ocean) every morning. What a view!!!
Hello! I live in Cheyenne WY, and have a lovely greenway right outside my door where I do most my running. It connects with most the town so I can change it up a bit. I hit races down in Colorado mostly for a change in pace and scenery and try to hit the rural areas and mountains close by for a few fun runs each year. I run when I travel as well. Some of the favorite places I’ve got to run is along the coast in San Diego and a beautiful swampy area outside Palm Coast Florida.
No I haven’t. I have run the equinox in poudre canyon in the Rockies. I’d love to do it again this year if possible. I generally stick to Fort Collins and boulder. I don’t get to do a lot of races. Although I’ve run for 30 years or so
I live in the Bay Area and run in my neighborhood during the week and my long runs are at a local trail. I am relatively new to long distance running and have been doing this for about a year. My first half marathon was cancelled due to covid but I’ve continued to train and just signed up for a 16.2 mile virtual run on Mother’s Day. Happy Friday everyone!
HI---I live in Massachusetts. I am 78 years old and still running and feeling great. Run mostly in Ma but my wife and I like to travel so I always pack my running gear to run in different areas..We have been all over the world so I have really been able to run in some interesting spots. Be Well and stay safe
That’s awesome Moe! I am 56 and started running at 51. I hope to be at it into my 90’s. I ran the half at Air Force marathon in ‘17 and there was a 93 year old local legend who started not far from me. I’ve never been to Mass but have a brother in law from somewhere north west (maybe) of Boston. Would love to visit that city some day. Glad you joined us today!
Nice to hear from you. I have done the New York Marathon and Marine Corps Marathon. I love the Half-Marathon the best--- I did 47 of those aside from a number go 5 and 10K
Salina, Kansas- I run mostly dirt and county roads. The mixture of wind and rolling hills is a challenge and I trained for Pikes Peak on our one big hill that has a .25 incline of about 9 degrees. I love to run everywhere I visit and take vacations around races. (well, not this year).
It was a fun race. I did run the assent but weather came in and we ended up having to run down which I was not ready for as my training was mainly running uphill. Since, they moved the date. I am planning another go at it.
Hey! I live in Downtown Memphis, TN. My runs consist of running along the Mississippi River, the Big River Crossing bridge that reaches Arkansas, and big tourist attractions like Beale Street and the Lorraine Motel. It’s a 10k loop that I don’t get bored of doing it. I simply love it! Stay safe!
Yes, I have and, let me tell you, it’s amazing! The positive vibes and the purpose behind the fundraising it’s simply incredible. I’m looking forward to do it again this year.🤞
That´s on my bucket list. I have to find someone to run it with me. When I travel to run, Iḿ usually alone. Some cities are a little scary when unfamiliar---and you´re alone---and female.
Hi! I am in Raleigh, NC and am mostly running around our neighborhood here. We are also lucky to have a fantastic Greenway system that is amazing for running. The hills are a challenge, but it is really getting me into top running shape! I am also really learning to appreciate the beauty of our neighborhood. We have lived in Atlanta, Nashville, Tampa, Connecticut and New York, so it is fun to compare those places while we run. We are so grateful to have running in our lives, it is our only break from the kids! :)
Same here! (It's our break from the kids too!) You've definitely had a tour of the Southeast, it sounds like. I've seen photos of the Greenway in Raleigh, and it looks like a fantastic place to run. Where in Atlanta did you live when you were here? (That's where I live now.)
I used to live in Smyrna, before my wife and I got married and moved to Sandy Springs, where we are now. Small world! I love running the Chattahoochee too, there's so many great trails at all the different parks. They're closed for now, unfortunately. Hopefully soon they'll reopen!
Someday, I'd love to set up a more organized way for us to get together in cities where enough of us live, like Galloway running groups. Would you be interested, if we set that up? (It can't happen now, of course, but perhaps when it's safe for us to run outside together without having to social distance?)
Absolutely. I joined a Moms on the Run group/franchise when I got to town in Nov - an instant way to connect w/ladies at any and all levels (I knew no one and my husband stayed back in SoDak for a few months). It was an instant run club and everyone is lovely. I also belong to a couple of Facebook groups but have found I’m a little slower than I need to be to hang in there comfortably. I’m just looking to broaden my horizons in case I want to go out for an off-schedule run. The downside of MOTR is that I really prefer early AM vs. dinner time runs. And you know, it costs money. 😉
I live in the Atlanta area too. I do a lot of running in our city. I also love to run in NYC. I am hoping to be able to schedule a race in New York soon.
Hi Emily! I hear you on running in NYC. I was scheduled to run the NYC Half last month, and took the option to enter next year's race. Hopefully it will go forward as planned. Do you run many of the ATC races here?
I have, years ago! Such a fun run. I was planning on doing the 10K this March, but alas, now I've got more time to train for next year. Maybe go for the half?
Hi Terrell, My name is Bentley I live and run on Long Island, NY. Keep the articles coming. They're interesting and a nice diversion with all of the corona virus chaos.
I'm right there with you, Bentley! In all honesty, I've been on the fence re: how to much to focus on the virus vs. how much not to. Right now, it's been kind of an 800-pound gorilla -- how do you *not* write about it? But there is more to life, and we will emerge from this at some point. Hopefully sooner rather than later! (Safely, to be sure.) Great to hear from you!
This is Holly, from A2 (Ann Arbor), Michigan - our mitten state. I love running, around town and in local parks, especially those alongside the river. I've ran several short races and really enjoy participating in sprint triathlons and hiking. My goal is to participate in a half or full marathon in the next two years. Thank you for your emails, you inspire and motivate me! I too, love running wherever I'm vacationing nad have fortunately, enjoyed many beautiful, intriguing sights from the road in multiple destinations. Athletics is its' own common language. I work in healthcare and need running, walking, hiking to purge; always have. Again, thank you for your emails and posting platforms. Heels up, stay healthy and active everyone and take good care! ~Holly
Hi Holly! So glad to hear from you, and so glad running does for you what it does -- yes, athletics is the one language we all can share, isn't it? Thank you for reading and writing in -- that made my day. 😊
I live on Long Island NY. The hot spot of C19. But we have beautiful trails in the pine barrens in central Long Island as well as state parks that are still open for walking, hiking and running. In the early mornings we don’t see too many others out so running 🏃♀️ Feels safe and exhilarating. Stay safe everyone and please continue to practice social distancing. As a first responder we want all of you to be healthy enough to run your races later this year!
And we are all crossing our fingers and hoping that you all in Georgia will be smart and safe. The low income communities and elderly are hurting the most here. My heart aches for them. This is a very social class virus and the working class are not coping well. Those of you living in Georgia good luck and continue to be smart about what you do and whom you do it with!
Hello from Redondo Beach, California -- south of LA, on the coast. I feel incredibly blessed to be in a place where beautiful running routes are plentiful and varied (mountains, beaches, city) and the weather means I can run outside year-round. Even though a lot of my normal routes (especially the ones on the water) are closed, I'm still finding new ones to explore every week.
I previously lived in NYC, Hong Kong and Beijing and am originally from Indiana. My favorite thing to do when I travel to a new place is go for a run to explore, and I ran quite a few amazing races in Asia when I lived there (Grassland Marathon in Inner Mongolia is amazing, as is the Angkor Wat half in Cambodia). Always happy to recommend running routes if anyone is any of these spots and looking!
Thanks for bringing this community together, Terrell. It's so cool to see so many people from all over and I'm happy to be a small part of it.
I live in southwest Montana, about forty miles from the Idaho border. Since I live on a ranch my daily run (or ski during snow season, which lasts from December to April usually) is lace up, head out the door and do a couple miles through the pastures. My long run is more of the same, but head out onto Forest Service roads. Lots of hills, lots of solitude for me and my pack of cow dogs. Unfortunately, there are also a few bears, cougers and wolves in the area, so I have to take that into account depending on the time of year.
Deb, I reside outside of the Detroit Michigan area. I usually run in my neighborhood, adjoining cities or parks. My all time favorite place is when we spend time on Mackinaw Island . It’s 8 miles around. I get up and hit the road before 6AM. I’ve seen beautiful sun rises, listen to the waves gently (most mornings) coming in. No cars are on the island. I do meet up with other runners, help walking to their place of employment & also scared a few people as I round curves with my headlight.
I live in rural Western Washington state. I love to run the mountains and trails in my area. I am not far from Mt St Helens and love the back country there!!
I live on Sanibel Island Florida, My morning routine has been beach run @Sunrise to the light house & back (4mi) . It’s dreamy for sure but hard to stay focused always stopping to snap a picture, pick up a interesting shell 🐚 or stop to watch the Dolphins 🐬 give the morning show which is nearly every day ... It takes discipline to put blinders on & not be distracted by all the beauty around. This am I tried something new & met a friend at 6 am in the pitch dark as there’s no light pollution here for the sea turtles 🐢 & ran along trails the alligators 🐊 are near. It was a daring bold adventure but anything is possible with a friend. 😊
Wow, Georgia! I love reading this description. When this is all over I wanna go to Sanibel 😀👍
I participate in a half marathon each month for charity. So far I have had my 50th half in Weymouth UK, 51st in Waikiki Hawaii, 52nd in Long Beach California and 53rd Manchester UK cancel ~ Hurry up and go away C19! I have been participating "virtually" on my treadmill, it's just not the same.
I hear you! And 49 half marathons (if I'm counting right) is AMAZING! Sooner or later, these races will come back. I can only imagine how many frequent flier miles you've racked up! 😊
Absolutely, New York, Iceland, Ireland, Scotland, Amsterdam. The FULL London Marathon. My boss had given me permission to take time off in October to participate in the Great Wall of China half marathon. I can't ever see that one happening?
i am on number 39 after my wife challenged me to complete 50 half marathons by the time in turn 50...i was 45 when she asked and had run 4!!!i am 48 now so was on track until COVID...a couple of virtual halfs will need to be thrown in id say!!
Okay, now I'm SERIOUSLY impressed. Thirty-five half marathons in 4 years (if I'm counting right) is just amazing. My hat is off to you, Dave!
not sure if it is impressive or foolish to be honest!!!!just caught the bug !
Hi. I live in a small village in England, about 60 miles from London. I mostly run trails and 4 or 5 half marathons a year. Stay safe you all.
JB
Right back at you, John! Great to hear from you -- so fascinating to find out where people in our group are from. Which half marathons do you run?
Swansea, Great North Run, Bath, Ealing, Southend and others in the past. Really miss them at the moment but currently trail running from home....
hi ,i live in cork city ireland,i run all over ireland and sometimes in europe,i did the half marathon in Barcelona Spain and Den Hagg Holland just before the lockdown,
Wow, Dave! How was the Den Hagg half marathon? All of those sound spectacular. I've visited Ireland (many years ago now), but LOVED it. I've never met friendlier people anywhere in the world. And how was the half in Barcelona?
I bet Barcelona was an awesome place to run a half. I did an 8 mile run with a tour guide and got to see so many great historical sites.
hi Emily,it was great,went there with 3 friends and its a great spot to relax after a run.
Maybe I can get back there some day and do the half. From the awesome pictures on the net your city looks beautiful too. I am sure that you have some really great spots to run by.
it is !
half in Barcelona is on it Feb each year FYI,it is a stand alone event,
Thank you. I will definitely research it.
Hi Terrell. It is good to hear from you again. I am originally from Puerto Rico but I have been living in Newark, New Jersey since I came to the USA in the early seventies. I train at Branch Brook Park, one of the oldest urban parks in the US but I run anywhere I can. I have been running only since 2016 when I turned 70 and I am getting ready to run my 5th marathon at the end of October.
Wow! I am so encouraged and impressed to see people older than me (62) still out there running! When I started back at age 55, I had to reach outside of our community, to Internet groups, to get support. My goal is to still be running in my 70s & 80s. It is so inspiring and motivational to hear/read about seniors not letting age be a factor in staying active.
WTG!!! Thanks for sharing.
Great to hear back from you too, Ezequiel! What marathon are you planning to run in October?
Marine Corps - October 28.
I am also registered to run MCM in October and hope it isn’t cancelled- I was registered for the MCM half in May and it was cancelled
Sign up again for MC half Terrell. It is one of my favorites.
I'd love to! I've read about it and always wanted to run it, for years. Maybe in 2021?
I have registered for it also but I did it virtually and received my bib, t-shirt and, the certificate
Wow - awesome - I struggle with the motivation to do it by myself - but think I will try some shorter virtual race
thanks very much for the feedback on how friendly irish people are!Den Haag was great as you can imagine Holland is very flat so a pleasant run,same in Barcelona!!Barcelona is a beautiful city and the weather on the day was ideal for running,if you ever visit there i recommend visiting the Olympic park,a beautiful area ! to do a half in the USA is on my list as well!
cork welcomes all visitors so when the world gets back to normal come visit Cork(the real capitol of Ireland!!!)
You've got to come to the U.S.A. when this is all over, for sure!
Must-run races I'd put on your list are anything in New York City, the San Francisco Half Marathon (the 1st half is my favorite; you can run either the 1st or 2nd half of the full marathon route). Atlanta's Peachtree Road Race is also great, but it's HOT -- it's run on the 4th of July every year.
Chicago also has some great half marathons, and Washington DC does as well. There are so many to choose from 😊
The Chicago Marathon is a great race if you are interested in running that distance. This year was to be their inaugural half marathon in June, the Chicago 13.1, put on by the same people that do the marathon. I'm sure that would also be a great event to run.
thanks for all the details,plenty for me to consider when i can travel again
Gasparilla in Tampa is a blast 🏴☠️
I live and run in a paradise, Puerto Rico, in the streets of my beautiful city, Caguas and the Old San Juan
Welcome, Cesar! I would love love love to visit Puerto Rico when this is all over. How long have you been running there?
Ditto! I would love to visit Puerto Rico.
Thanks Terrell, I am 66 and have been Running for 25 years, more or less. You will be welcome the day you travel to our island.
Hey guys, I live in Mass as well in a little city known as Dorchester (well maybe not so little), I run often using my neighborhoods, local parks and one of my favs, The Blue Hills. Always a great way to start the day and keep going.
Got diagnosed with my mom this week for C19. I have to say I'm thankful that I had running as it has helped me through this (being fit & healthy) before C19. I still try to be as active as possible. Can't wait to be able to really get out and get back into the full swing.
Chryl
Wow, Chryl, so sorry to hear that! How are you feeling? You sound like you're in pretty good spirits about it -- I can imagine how running has helped keep those spirits up!
Thx Terrell, I am keeping positive (slight pun intended). Today is a great day, both mom and I are doing better. One day at a time. Thx for doing this, knowing that we can connect to each other through running even with limited opportunities during C19 is awesome.
So glad to hear that!
Glad you are doing better! Hang in there!
Thank you everyone for your well wishes. We are making great strides in getting healthy. Love and blessings.
Parker, Colorado almost 6,000 feet of elevation - air is a lot easier to breathe at sea level than here.
Wow! I've run in Colorado (in Denver mostly) and I remember it takes me a few days to get accustomed to the elevation. Do you get accustomed to it over time?
You do but it does take a little while and you have to be especially careful about hydration. You can't just jump up to the mountains either, it takes a few days. Fourteener season is coming up though (mountains at 14 thousand feet)! June- September!
I was out in CO 2 years ago for a Ragnar. Friends and I hiked up Quandry before the run. It was not easy! I’m visiting now in Thornton. My daughter has been here 8 months and she says she is finally back to race pace.
Brooklyn! Taking advantage of the empty roads. I go everywhere where there are less people. I have been avoiding the main parks & waterfront since they tend to be
crowded and quite challenging to social distance. I also love running all the bridges especially Manhattan and Williamsburg bridge (but avoid them too if I see it crowded) Brooklyn bridge is amazing to run now. Especially when it’s raining. No one in sight! Also I have been running all over my neighborhood which I rarely did before. Clinton Hill is so charming. Soho, Lower East Side, Broadway through Times Square - so many places to run!
So you’re running from Brooklyn all the way to Times Square? How far is that?
About 8 miles but but I go even farther past Times Square! I’m a photographer too so I take photos when I run! IG @far.rah @24x7Movement
I was raised in BK - but live on the left coast now in Long Beach, CA which is the Brooklyn to Los Angeles.
Lucky!!!
I hail from Pasadena, California where I have close access to the Angeles National Forest and the Santa Monica Mountains where I hike frequently (though not right now). For running and walking, I have the Pasadena Rose Bowl loop (though not right now) and many other wonderful parks and recreation areas. For my virtual half marathon, I've mapped out 13.1 miles around the city where I will tour the neighborhoods.
That sounds great, Belle! When do you plan to run your virtual half?
My race is tomorrow, April 25th. I'm doing the Stay Home virtual.
I’m doing it tomorrow! Had to sign up just for a shirt. Too funny. Hope you have a good run!
The shirt is also the reason I signed up. The walk was good, but the 80 degree heat took its toll. I didn't even try to keep my normal pace and I'm glad I had both water and two gatorades. I wore the shirt and it fit nicely.
Hi! I live in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan up in Canada. I love running along the riverbank in Saskatoon, and I also love running up at the lake through the northern forest where we spend most of our weekend. There is something so therapeutic and peaceful about running in the trees with no one around. When I am travelling, nationally or internationally, I love getting to know a city by foot. Running is such a great way to explore a new city or enjoy the beauty of nature at home.
Jay, here from Pueblo West CO.. I am very fortunate for I lived next Lake Pueblo State Park and can take off running right from the house. There are 38 miles of trails that are open to me so usually I run those. Nothing is flat and there is always something new that I see each time I run. I have a few half Marathons under the belt or maybe it should be underfoot and currently planning to another even if it is just my own course. Running keeps me sane and in shape to do all the other activities that I enjoy. Current Goal (started on March 13th) is to run at least one mile a day for a year and to have ran at least 600 miles in 2020.
I love that goal, Jay! You can definitely do it! How's the streak been going so far?
7 weeks and counting and 229 miles this year so on track for my goal of 600 miles in 2020. Tks for asking
My hubby wants to move there!
Would be happy to share the trails.
I live in San Francisco, and I run in my neighborhood towards the ocean! I usually run down a main street, but now I run down a more residential one because there's much fewer people and I can ensure that I'm social distancing without running into people or cars.
Hi Rosalie! 👋 How is running in San Francisco in general, with all those hills? I've run the SF Half, but the race route took us mostly along the Embarcadero, Ghirardelli Square and Crissy Field, before heading across the bridge. Love to hear that you're social distancing the right way, too!
I usually don't run down steep hills. However, when I run to the ocean, it goes slightly downhill, which means I have to run up an incline on the way back. I actually signed up for the SF Half this year. It hasn't been canceled yet, but most likely it will.
My daughter and I want to do the SF Half. She did an internship for several months in Palo Alto after college, and we loved the area. I got to go with her to get settled in, (she´s my baby). We always talk about returning to be a tourist, and the SF 1/2. Maybe next year!
I just moved to Tampa Bay area from Salt Lake City Utah. I miss my mountains and running trails back home but there are some beautiful places here and it's definitely a very different climate. Just keep running!
Those are two *really* different places, so I can imagine how much you miss them. I'm with you, just keep running 😊
I run the Revel Big Cottonwood half marathon every September, so I am looking forward to that. :) here's to hoping we can run it this year. Thanks for all the support and encouragement.
I'm in TB as well. Hoping to run Big Cottonwood in 2021.
OMG, you will love it! It's my favorite race ever! Nice to meet you. Do you ever run on the Tampa Riverwalk?
No, I'm in Pinellas County so I usually sty over here.
Jamie and Mindi ... i just moved to St. Pete’s this month and run along the Bay near the park over on this side and love it. can’t wait to join some run clubs when things open up
again
I live in the Tampa Bay area. We have a lot of trails to run on so I always have lots of choices. We even have some Florida "hills" (Bridges) to train on too. :)
Ha! I love that description of Florida "hills" 😊
The bridge is the only "hill" I can find in my neck of the woods! I started running in San Francisco, so FL was quite a shock for me!
I bet! Did you ever run the San Francisco Marathon or Half? I went out there several years ago with a buddy of mine and we did the 1st Half, the one where you get to run across the Golden Gate Bridge, and it was just amazing (as you might imagine).
I actually swore I would never run anything longer than Bay to Breakers (SF 12K) - my very favorite race - until I somehow got talked into going a little further when I got to FL. Running across the GGB must have been spectacular!
Yes! Same in Jax.
Hi, Terrell. I’m CJ and I live just outside of Boston. Most of my runs are around my town but when the weather is nice, I like to drive to Cambridge and run along the Charles River. I enjoy reading what you’re publishing, so please keep it coming!
Hi CJ! Love hearing that! I've never run in Cambridge, but I've visited and it's absolutely lovely. So jealous! Do you run many of the Boston races, or have you ever run the Boston Marathon?
No, I’ve never run a race in Boston though I’ve done several in Massachusetts and other parts of New England. My first half marathon was the Earth Rock Run in Amesbury, MA in 2017 and I had been looking forward to doing it for the fourth year in a row next month. It’s a fun local race that has a Shiner beer tent at the finish line. I sure hope it comes back after the pandemic winds down.
I live & run in Las Vegas, Nevada. Because I’m in a more urban part of Vegas, I run around my neighborhood—on sidewalks & in streets. (Everyone always asks about running here in the summer. I run in early mornings or go to a gym & suffer on a treadmill.)
My family has a cabin above Cedar City, Utah, and I love to run up there in the summers on dirt roads. The only thing I really worry about there are mountain lions & off road vehicles.
Hi Corrina! 👋 What's it like in Vegas this time of year?
It’s been rainy & cool until this week, then like someone flipping a switch, the rain is gone & the heat is here. I think the high was 90 yesterday. It’s supposed to get warmer over the next week. The nights, for now, still cool down, but not for long! That’s ok. I prefer heat over cold. I almost froze to death running in SLC at Christmas. Seriously. My phone shut down it was so cold.
Pasadena did the same temperature switch. We've been in the 50s & 60s for weeks, but two days ago the heat wave started. It will be almost 95 degrees tomorrow afternoon so for my virtual, I'm starting at 5:30 am to beat the heat. I'm a half marathon walker so I'll be out there over 3 hours.
I hear you! I am doing the same. Got a late start this morning & it was hot! I got sick. Two of my siblings & I ran the Strip. Super fun, but sunny & hot.
Sorry to hear you got sick. By the time I finished at 10:00, it had been 4 hours and the temperature was over 80 degrees. I was wiped out. Took a cold shower to bring down the body temperature and just laid down. But at least I got it done.
Fallbrook, California. It is in San Diego County and honestly there isn’t a bad place or time of the year to run. Can’t run at night though, I get a little freaked out by the coyotes and bobcats in the area. Daylight only for me out here. 🙂
Wow, seriously?! I ran the RNR San Diego Marathon back in 2001 and it was just the best -- we got to see so much of the city. And went to the Zoo, which was amazing!
It really is. 💙
Love running in SD! I’ve run the Encinitas Half a few years in a row, beautiful!
Right now, I live in the greater Philadelphia area...but we are moving to either the San Francisco or Sacramento area (once the military travel ban is lifted). Not a half marathon but Broad Street 10 Mile Run in Philadelphia is amazing! I love the Atlantic City half marathons down the NJ shore too! I don't have a favorite spot to run, I'll run (pretty much) anywhere safe.
Big move ahead! Are you excited?
Denver, CO!
Welcome, Mary-Katherine!
My best friend lives in Brighton. I ran there last July while visiting him for a few days. I love that state! It was my 4th time there (over a 30+ year span) and keeps getting better and better.
I live in the mountains of North Carolina in a small town. Love running here , along the many streams and rivers, but being a former New Yorker I find running here so much more challenging due to the elevations.
Still running in Northern Virginia, where I live, and Washington, D.C., where I work. There are many scenic alternatives here, and I am looking forward to developing new running courses in the weeks to come. A loop around the National Mall is 4.3 miles, so this has been a good starting point recently.
Hi Rebecca! 👋 How do you develop your routes? I was looking for new routes where I live last weekend in Atlanta and tried the MapMyRun app, but I got overwhelmed with the amount of possible routes. (There was no good way to filter it down to routes I'd really like.) Do you have any tools/apps/sites you use?
T- I use us.mapometer.com to plot routes. You can also get a free login and save them on there. It is very cool and easy to use but streets only as far as I know.
Thanks Ben for pointing out this website. I never knew about it until now and it looks very cool!
Sure thing! I have used it especially when training longer distances for races. But I am glad the question was brought up because I could probably use something new right now instead of the usual. And I haven’t really thought about it in a while.
Thanks for the applause! I grew up in this area so I have some idea of destinations where I want to run. I tend to use Google to track distance. Other apps tend to be less reliable I think. I've tried two different pedometers, which seemed to yield inconsistent results. Still meaning to explore various other apps. When I looked up the distance around the Mall, Map My Run said it was about 4.3 miles. Sometimes I do the entire loop with extra run to and from work and sometimes I cut it a bit short. I'm always open to suggestions of various apps to track.
Also, the Runkeeper app is a great way to log runs.
Marietta, GA. I run local sidewalks and neighborhood streets mostly, but I do like to get to the Kennesaw Mountain trails when able.
Kennesaw Mountain is a great place to run! My running group used to run the trails there about once a season, when we trained for the Publix Half. Such a beautiful place.
I am in Melbourne, Florida, where the highlight of my corona days is running up and down the bridge across the Indian River looking for dolphins, rays, and manatees! - Nina
Oh, wow, Nina! I actually visited near there once many years ago, when I went on a scuba diving trip to see the manatees. It was amazing. Your runs sound even more amazing, to see all of that on your run. How cool! Do you run many races around your area?
It is a heavenly place to run, though in the heat, I like to get in the majority of my miles before sunrise! I do run a lot of races around here - from 1.8 miles at our local zoo, to half marathons in various places. This is a great place to run - races every weekend if one is so inclined! I try to do one per month under normal circumstances to always have something to work for!
When my mom was alive I would run the Space Coast half thanksgiving weekend. Miss that 6 AM start!
I am jealous! 😉
That bridge kicked my butt when I ran the Florida Marathon over it!
I live outside of ROCHESTER NY. I run the streets and trails all around the area , of which there are many. My runs have become more sacred as when outside I think of how grateful I am that I can be out there, breathe air, feel the weather ( there are all kinds.. even within the same run)
I'm learning to be much more grateful of where I run too, Ann. I'm seeing and noticing so much more than I ever did before. The trails sound awesome!
Hi Ann! Where outside of Rochester are you? I grew up on Honeoye Lake and went to Nazareth College. I don't live there now, but my dad is in Fairport. Such a beautiful part of the country :)
Victor.. at the crossroads of Rochester and the Finger Lakes!
I used to work in Oswego and had an ex that lived in Fairport...needless to say I've run a lot of Rochester roads and even races!
Central PA near Harrisburg. I run along the Susquehanna River or up in the foothills
Lucky! That river is beautiful!
I LIVE IN BRAZIL
Hi Angela! Where in Brazil? Several years ago, my work took me to São Paulo and Rio for several days each -- visiting Rio, especially, was one of the best experiences of my life.
Hi Terrell! We live in Belo Horizonte, 400 km north from Rio, located on a montainous region. Here is difficult to find a long flat path to run. My husband and I prefer running Half Marathons and this picture was taken in Medellin - Colombia when we run a HM. Where do you live now?
Wow, that sounds like a beautiful place. How was the half marathon in Medellin? I live in Atlanta, Georgia (USA) now, and have for more than 20 years -- so it's pretty much home now. 😊
Terrell, we have run HM in several Brazilian towns and also in twelve different foreigner cities. I usually consult your website to go in search of races to run. It's very nice, useful and I love it! My husband and I ran Medellin Half Marathon in September 2018. In 2018 we also ran Brisbane (Aus) and Milano (Ita). As we are already retired, we can travel at any time of the year. Half marathons are our favorite distance.
I’m currently in Portland, Oregon but only for another week. I work as a short term contract worker so I travel quite a bit! Next up I’ll either go wherever my next job is (which is still TBD) or move back with my parents in Michigan’s upper peninsula if a job doesn’t pan out soon. (Which is also okay since I have a great relationship with my parents). I enjoy running wherever I am. It’s a great way to explore a new area and get a feel for a place.
It is! Always 😀
I’m a few days shy of 77 so I run some empty streets. This Autumn I hope to golf in the morning and do a laughable 5K late afternoon. Dave G in Green Bay
Welcome, Dave G!
I live in the Charleston, WV area. I don't have a good place to run where my house is so I travel around the Kanawha Valley area to get my runs in. I like to run the local races (when we get to have them) but prefer to travel for longer races such as half marathons. Last year we traveled to Arizona for the Revel Mount Lemmon. We had a great time and hopefully we can do something like that again within the next year.
Revel hosts some races in really gorgeous places. I like that they only have a handful of races, so each one can be a great experience. How was Mount Lemmon? We were in Arizona last year for vacation and got to see it from a distance.
Mount Lemmon was great! The best part is that we had never been there before so it was all new to us and we got to explore a little bit while we were there. I would also like to try Big Cottonwood in Utah or Mt Charleston in Las Vegas. The downhill courses are really cool but you have to train for them.
I moved to Newport, Oregon 2 years ago. It's amazing for running. 1 mile to the beach, 1 mile to the bayfront and trails all around. Unfortunately in between are lots and lots of hills! I have to remind myself that they are 'good' for me. I have been trying to run a half marathon in a different state each time (8 halfs/8 states) so my virtual races aren't helping with that goal.
I ran the Newport Marathon last June 2019 - it is so beautiful there! The race is along the bay and there were seals barking and cool temperatures- I also visited Portland and Multnomah Falls- so amazing!
It is a great race! Yes I can hear the seals every day. Glad you had a great time.
I live in Virginia Beach -
So far I don't see anyone claiming Idaho as home. I live in farming/ranching country with MANY miles of trails and dirt road to explore. Was training for the Banff National Park Half in June but now (since I don't have the push to train) I am mostly hiking and exploring. Most of my longer runs were done on Guam where we lived for 15 years. Sometime, Terrell, you should do the Guam Running Club's marathon. It's small but you see some incredible ocean views most of the run. (It starts in the wee hours of the morning to avoid most of the heat once the sun rises.)
As I read through these posts, I was hoping to see Idaho. I live in Idaho Falls. I run neighborhoods around my house a lot, but we also have foothills on the eastern side (that connect into the Tetons). Many miles of excellent on or off-road hills To train on.
Michael—we have family & friends in Idaho Falls! I ran a race (half) there 2 summers ago! Loved it! Beautiful place!
That’s great. Most people have never heard of IF. We have some good races in the area. I assume Vegas has a lot of good races. I’ve never looked into it there.
Honestly, I’ve only ran a few here. They were good! Saints & Sinners is a great one in Feb. I love going to Utah/Arizona/Idaho for races though & making a vacation out of it.
You're so right, Kay! I just did a little Googling about the race and found the running club's website, which makes the run look like one I absolutely must do when we're all past this. How was living on Guam, by the way?
Loved Guam. My husband and I are SCUBA divers and owned a boat so enjoyed the water every chance we got. That is where I got into running on a consistent basis (after high school track which was long ago). The running community there is very supportive. And I ran along the road (that paralleled the ocean) every morning. What a view!!!
Hello! I live in Cheyenne WY, and have a lovely greenway right outside my door where I do most my running. It connects with most the town so I can change it up a bit. I hit races down in Colorado mostly for a change in pace and scenery and try to hit the rural areas and mountains close by for a few fun runs each year. I run when I travel as well. Some of the favorite places I’ve got to run is along the coast in San Diego and a beautiful swampy area outside Palm Coast Florida.
Welcome, Rebekah! Those all sound like dream places to run! Have you ever run the Garden of the Gods race in Colorado?
No I haven’t. I have run the equinox in poudre canyon in the Rockies. I’d love to do it again this year if possible. I generally stick to Fort Collins and boulder. I don’t get to do a lot of races. Although I’ve run for 30 years or so
I live in the Bay Area and run in my neighborhood during the week and my long runs are at a local trail. I am relatively new to long distance running and have been doing this for about a year. My first half marathon was cancelled due to covid but I’ve continued to train and just signed up for a 16.2 mile virtual run on Mother’s Day. Happy Friday everyone!
Hi Charlene! Welcome aboard. 😊 16.2 miles! How's your training been going for it?
Thank you and it’s actually been going very well. I now have even more time to run and exercise since I am working remotely.
HI---I live in Massachusetts. I am 78 years old and still running and feeling great. Run mostly in Ma but my wife and I like to travel so I always pack my running gear to run in different areas..We have been all over the world so I have really been able to run in some interesting spots. Be Well and stay safe
Hi Moe! I love hearing that. Any secrets/tips you can share with us about how you've been able to keep your running going for so long?
After every run do(1) all of the "Yoga Stretches" (2)Have a glass of chocolate milk
(3) Cross-Training helps i.e. Body pump classes (4) Enjoy the run don"t get paranoid over your time (5) I do Chi-Running .
That’s awesome Moe! I am 56 and started running at 51. I hope to be at it into my 90’s. I ran the half at Air Force marathon in ‘17 and there was a 93 year old local legend who started not far from me. I’ve never been to Mass but have a brother in law from somewhere north west (maybe) of Boston. Would love to visit that city some day. Glad you joined us today!
HI Ben:
Nice to hear from you. I have done the New York Marathon and Marine Corps Marathon. I love the Half-Marathon the best--- I did 47 of those aside from a number go 5 and 10K
Salina, Kansas- I run mostly dirt and county roads. The mixture of wind and rolling hills is a challenge and I trained for Pikes Peak on our one big hill that has a .25 incline of about 9 degrees. I love to run everywhere I visit and take vacations around races. (well, not this year).
Hey Chris! How was Pikes Peak? Did you run the half marathon that runs up it?
It was a fun race. I did run the assent but weather came in and we ended up having to run down which I was not ready for as my training was mainly running uphill. Since, they moved the date. I am planning another go at it.
Hey! I live in Downtown Memphis, TN. My runs consist of running along the Mississippi River, the Big River Crossing bridge that reaches Arkansas, and big tourist attractions like Beale Street and the Lorraine Motel. It’s a 10k loop that I don’t get bored of doing it. I simply love it! Stay safe!
Hi Serafin! That bridge sounds like an amazing place to run! So much history there -- have you ever run the St. Jude Half Marathon?
Yes, I have and, let me tell you, it’s amazing! The positive vibes and the purpose behind the fundraising it’s simply incredible. I’m looking forward to do it again this year.🤞
I'd love to make it up there to run it -- I've heard nothing but great things about that race.
That´s on my bucket list. I have to find someone to run it with me. When I travel to run, Iḿ usually alone. Some cities are a little scary when unfamiliar---and you´re alone---and female.
Hi! I am in Raleigh, NC and am mostly running around our neighborhood here. We are also lucky to have a fantastic Greenway system that is amazing for running. The hills are a challenge, but it is really getting me into top running shape! I am also really learning to appreciate the beauty of our neighborhood. We have lived in Atlanta, Nashville, Tampa, Connecticut and New York, so it is fun to compare those places while we run. We are so grateful to have running in our lives, it is our only break from the kids! :)
Same here! (It's our break from the kids too!) You've definitely had a tour of the Southeast, it sounds like. I've seen photos of the Greenway in Raleigh, and it looks like a fantastic place to run. Where in Atlanta did you live when you were here? (That's where I live now.)
We lived in Vinings and loved running around there! We were regulars at the Chattahoochee :)
I used to live in Smyrna, before my wife and I got married and moved to Sandy Springs, where we are now. Small world! I love running the Chattahoochee too, there's so many great trails at all the different parks. They're closed for now, unfortunately. Hopefully soon they'll reopen!
I miss seeing the Big Chicken!
Recent transplant to Jacksonville, FL. Would love to see others from the area!
Someday, I'd love to set up a more organized way for us to get together in cities where enough of us live, like Galloway running groups. Would you be interested, if we set that up? (It can't happen now, of course, but perhaps when it's safe for us to run outside together without having to social distance?)
Absolutely. I joined a Moms on the Run group/franchise when I got to town in Nov - an instant way to connect w/ladies at any and all levels (I knew no one and my husband stayed back in SoDak for a few months). It was an instant run club and everyone is lovely. I also belong to a couple of Facebook groups but have found I’m a little slower than I need to be to hang in there comfortably. I’m just looking to broaden my horizons in case I want to go out for an off-schedule run. The downside of MOTR is that I really prefer early AM vs. dinner time runs. And you know, it costs money. 😉
I live in the Atlanta area too. I do a lot of running in our city. I also love to run in NYC. I am hoping to be able to schedule a race in New York soon.
Hi Emily! I hear you on running in NYC. I was scheduled to run the NYC Half last month, and took the option to enter next year's race. Hopefully it will go forward as planned. Do you run many of the ATC races here?
I do run in a lot of track club races. My favorite of course is the Peachtree! I live close to Piedmont Park so I do the course a lot.
I'm in New Bern, NC -- the Inner Banks of NC's coast. I do most of my running around my neighborhood in the wee hours of the morning.
That's such a beautiful area! Have you ever run the Neuse River Bridge Run?
I have, years ago! Such a fun run. I was planning on doing the 10K this March, but alas, now I've got more time to train for next year. Maybe go for the half?
You definitely should!
Hi Terrell, My name is Bentley I live and run on Long Island, NY. Keep the articles coming. They're interesting and a nice diversion with all of the corona virus chaos.
I'm right there with you, Bentley! In all honesty, I've been on the fence re: how to much to focus on the virus vs. how much not to. Right now, it's been kind of an 800-pound gorilla -- how do you *not* write about it? But there is more to life, and we will emerge from this at some point. Hopefully sooner rather than later! (Safely, to be sure.) Great to hear from you!
Hi Terrell!
This is Holly, from A2 (Ann Arbor), Michigan - our mitten state. I love running, around town and in local parks, especially those alongside the river. I've ran several short races and really enjoy participating in sprint triathlons and hiking. My goal is to participate in a half or full marathon in the next two years. Thank you for your emails, you inspire and motivate me! I too, love running wherever I'm vacationing nad have fortunately, enjoyed many beautiful, intriguing sights from the road in multiple destinations. Athletics is its' own common language. I work in healthcare and need running, walking, hiking to purge; always have. Again, thank you for your emails and posting platforms. Heels up, stay healthy and active everyone and take good care! ~Holly
Hi Holly! So glad to hear from you, and so glad running does for you what it does -- yes, athletics is the one language we all can share, isn't it? Thank you for reading and writing in -- that made my day. 😊
I live on Long Island NY. The hot spot of C19. But we have beautiful trails in the pine barrens in central Long Island as well as state parks that are still open for walking, hiking and running. In the early mornings we don’t see too many others out so running 🏃♀️ Feels safe and exhilarating. Stay safe everyone and please continue to practice social distancing. As a first responder we want all of you to be healthy enough to run your races later this year!
Thank you for saying that, Susan! How has it been there? We’ve all been thinking of you all, you are right in the heart of it.
And we are all crossing our fingers and hoping that you all in Georgia will be smart and safe. The low income communities and elderly are hurting the most here. My heart aches for them. This is a very social class virus and the working class are not coping well. Those of you living in Georgia good luck and continue to be smart about what you do and whom you do it with!
Hello from Redondo Beach, California -- south of LA, on the coast. I feel incredibly blessed to be in a place where beautiful running routes are plentiful and varied (mountains, beaches, city) and the weather means I can run outside year-round. Even though a lot of my normal routes (especially the ones on the water) are closed, I'm still finding new ones to explore every week.
I previously lived in NYC, Hong Kong and Beijing and am originally from Indiana. My favorite thing to do when I travel to a new place is go for a run to explore, and I ran quite a few amazing races in Asia when I lived there (Grassland Marathon in Inner Mongolia is amazing, as is the Angkor Wat half in Cambodia). Always happy to recommend running routes if anyone is any of these spots and looking!
Thanks for bringing this community together, Terrell. It's so cool to see so many people from all over and I'm happy to be a small part of it.
I’m so glad you’re a part of it too, Brittany! Both of the races you mention sound AMAZING, by the way. How long ago did you run them?
Thank you! I can't remember the exact dates, but they were probably from 2010-2015. I have done the Angkor Wat one twice because it's just that good.
I live in southwest Montana, about forty miles from the Idaho border. Since I live on a ranch my daily run (or ski during snow season, which lasts from December to April usually) is lace up, head out the door and do a couple miles through the pastures. My long run is more of the same, but head out onto Forest Service roads. Lots of hills, lots of solitude for me and my pack of cow dogs. Unfortunately, there are also a few bears, cougers and wolves in the area, so I have to take that into account depending on the time of year.
Deb, I reside outside of the Detroit Michigan area. I usually run in my neighborhood, adjoining cities or parks. My all time favorite place is when we spend time on Mackinaw Island . It’s 8 miles around. I get up and hit the road before 6AM. I’ve seen beautiful sun rises, listen to the waves gently (most mornings) coming in. No cars are on the island. I do meet up with other runners, help walking to their place of employment & also scared a few people as I round curves with my headlight.
Mackinaw sounds just perfect, Deb!
Lucky! Mackinaw is on my bucket list!
I live in rural Western Washington state. I love to run the mountains and trails in my area. I am not far from Mt St Helens and love the back country there!!
I bet! Are you mostly a trail runner then?
Mostly yes, not ultras though. Still get a couple road 1/2s in a year too, workin toward 50 states!
Berkeley CA. Run/walk around town but mostly on the Clark Kerr campus track