It’s been almost a year since the last time I asked this question, which I love because I’m always curious to learn how we’re all scattered around the planet. (Over the years, I’ve heard from readers in just about every state, plus Colombia, Costa Rica, Jerusalem, Tajikistan, India, Italy, France, Poland, Lithuania… the list goes on.)
Some of you have already used these threads to meet up for races in person — which is awesome! — and I think this gives us the chance to get to know each other better, and hopefully meet up for runs/races together.
We’ve had lots of new people sign up since the last time I asked, so I thought it was a great time to ask again: where are you from/where do you live? Where do you love to run? 😀 — Terrell
We live in Northern Kentucky just south of Cincinnati. Some of our favorite running routes are on the Loveland Bike trails for long runs and to 50West for adult beverages afterwards. The Purple People bridge that links Kentucky to Cincinnati and a run to Smale park and Paul Brown stadium on the Ohio river. AJ Jolly and the Alexandria Community park to name a few.
Hi! I live in central MA, but have been in Boston a decent amount this year as my daughter has been at Dana Farber/Boston Children's for stays throughout the year. Enjoy running in both places - my hometown is rural and hilly, in Boston I stick to the riverway paths and streets near the hospital.
Hi! I live in South Weymouth MA (slightly south of Boston) and run in my neighborhood. It's has some nice shaded areas which are great to run through when the weather is warm.
I live in Anchorage Alaska. My husband loves to run in woods on the miles and miles of trials about 3 miles from our home called the bicentennial trails. My favorite place to run is on the coastal trails. An 11 mile trail that hugs the shore line of Cook Inlet from down town to Kincaid park I haven’t been running as much though as I’m recovering from a foot injury.
I am from southwest Indiana, the quaint river town of Newburgh. My favorite place to run is on the greenway along the Ohio river. I am currently starting to train for the Chugwater K-9 half marathon on 9/3. I will not have a dog in that race! Haha
My wife and I live in Vineland Ontario Canada. Approximately 45 minutes from Buffalo Ny. We are both runners and typically try to sign up for destination runs either in Ontario or in the US. We normally do more runs in the US. Syracuse, Rochester Columbus and Florida. Toronto has some good runs as does Niagara Falls ON.
I live in La Selva Beach, 15 miles south of Santa Cruz, CA. The absolutely best place to live to run. Average temps all year long are between 50 and 75 degrees! And there is the opportunity to do all your runs either along the ocean or in the Redwoods.
My wife and I live in sunny Florida just an hour north of Orlando in a 100 year old historic home. It's nice not to have to pay a state income tax, but the cost of living down here more than makes top for that. Unless you mind running in the rain and a few wind storms, you can run 365 days a year...
I think there are more road races put on in Florida than any other state...
We've been all over and it's been awesome. Though I will admit, I have not run! My wife and I are just having a great time together and running hasn't worked itself in yet :) It's beautiful here though and some of the trails we've been on and have seen would be great to run
I live in the suburbs surrounding Pittsburgh, PA, and I go to college in the city. There are so many cool places to run, and I am a big fan of running over bridges. Hot, humid, and hilly!!
For the past 5 years I have lived with my family just outside of Nashville, TN. We love it here but the weather can sure get hot and humid in the summer months for those outdoor runs. I've gotten used to setting my alarm early before the temperatures really start to rise!
I live in Fort Collins, CO where there is a great running scene! I primarily run in the Natural Areas and Open Spaces around Fort Collins (specifically Horsetooth Mountain and Lory State Park), but there's tons of National Forest access just short drives in many directions. I like to run first thing in the morning, and listen for birds as I run.
Hello there I'm from Santo Domingo pueblo NM I live on the reservation it's between Albuquerque and Santa Fe I love running on the trails and hills sometimes I run in Santa Fe right after I get off work
I live in Pleasant Grove Utah which lies at the base of the Wasatch mountain range, I can see Mount Timpanogus from my front door step. I love to run in new places, trails, small towns etc. I get to travel to the Phoenix area a few times a year, where I love to find a new trails to run unless the temp is too hot.
For now, it is Redmond, WA. With the urban growth, my daughter and I are looking for a place north to buy. Rents are ridiculous. Seems, tho, that every place we look, there are trails, so that is not a problem. It's finding the right place!
Been running the Sammamish River Trail for the last 12 year, which branches off to the Puget Sound Trail, or--continue on to Bothell, which eventually goes to Seattle on the Burke Gilman. Doesn't really matter. It is all pretty much maintained by our fabulous Parks and Rec.Department. Put your shoes on and go. No traffic to contend with other than bicycles.
I was born and raised in Colororado Springs, CO. I lived in LA and the Rancho Mirage area for 14 years before returning home to Colorado. I currently live in the Castle Pines area(south of Denver) with my husband and fur baby! Favorite place to run…….home.
Philadelphia, PA. The Schuykill River trail is my go-to path. It starts in Center City, courses around the Philadelphia Museum of Art (and the Rocky Steps!) and then heads upriver for miles and miles. Past bridges. Statues. Playing fields. Then into the hilly, leafy Wissahickon Park.
That said, my favorite running place has to be Tuscany. Gorgeous hills and light. Once I was on a trail and suddenly came across a wild boar. He chased me for a spell (or it felt like it!). I've never run so fast in my life.
Happy Fourth of July! Seattle Washington where the summers are awesome for running ( high temp in the 70’s usually) but the winters can be long and dark.
Good morning! I'm in Long Beach, CA (just south of LA). I never get tired of running along the Pacific Ocean. Always changing, always things to look at. Yesterday saw a pod of dolphins and a bunch of surfers. Lots of amazing trails out here too. Really dry right now, but still beautiful. Have a wonderful weekend, all!
I'm in the beautiful Sonoran desert in rural Cave Creek Arizona. Like David Baker of Gilbert said, you gotta get out really early here in the summer or it's just too darn hot.
I just started training for my first half marathon in January 2023 (Rock and Roll). I've learned that if I don't get out by 6am, I'm going to be miserable.
Boston, Massachusetts. I've been so grateful to have such great places to run right in my backyard: the Charles River Esplanade, Fresh Pond, The Minuteman Path/Battle Road Trail, the Middlesex Fells, the Emerald Necklace. I'm moving to the Bay Area at the end of this month, and though there will be some amazing running there, I'm sad to leave my favorite trails around the Boston Area.
Good running here, as well as triathlons: we’re hosting the world’s biggest Olympic Distance and have a full IRONMAN race, too. It doesn’t always have to be Berlin when you come to Germany 😉
New York City. Love running here. The rivers, Central Park, the streets. Nothing but variety, flat or hills as you like, and running through neighborhoods is a real joy. You can cover multiple ones over a span of 4-6 miles.
Virginia’s Historic Triangle - Williamsburg, the colonial capital; 10 minutes to Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement; and 15 minutes to Yorktown, the final battle of the American Revolution. All three sites host several runs throughout the year, ranging from the “Run the D. O. G.”5k (on the ‘Duke of Gloucester’ street through the colonial area) to the Colonial Half Marathon from Williamsburg to the Busch Gardens area. As a bonus, our local craft breweries host several runs, and there are two highly active running clubs.
I'm in the southwestern corner of Scotland, on the strip of mainland that faces the isle of Arran. And since as a runner I'm whatever comes before Absolute And Total Beginner, I'm using a half-mile strip of grassland in front of the beach as my training ground as I start getting used to running again, after around 20 years off. It's usually fiercely windy, so I get help on the way out, and I suffer on the way back. :)
(I do a lot of walking, but I'm finding I can't get my heartrate up high enough doing that, so I'm alternating with running to get some intensity back into my daily routine. My health got really bad about 6 years ago and I put on too much weight for my knees to deal with, so since then it's been steady progress towards being the active person I used to be. But no races for me for a while, I suspect!)
Good Morning everyone. I live in Gilbert Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. As I shared before, we’re in the hot season here so very early morning runs are the norm. Active running community here as well.
Good day everyone! I'm located in the Tampa Bay Florida Area. We havea great running community here and there is a race in the area every weekend of the year!
Yes, among many other famous Ags.
Hi, I'm from Japan, Kyoto.
Here is now very humid and hot, but It is very refreshing to run along the river.
It looks most of people are from US/EU.
If I'm not in the mood to run, I sometime read this substack and remind a joy of running.
Have a nice day, Everyone!
We live in Northern Kentucky just south of Cincinnati. Some of our favorite running routes are on the Loveland Bike trails for long runs and to 50West for adult beverages afterwards. The Purple People bridge that links Kentucky to Cincinnati and a run to Smale park and Paul Brown stadium on the Ohio river. AJ Jolly and the Alexandria Community park to name a few.
Hi, I live in East Texas. I have lived here all my life. I love to run anywhere and I am currently training to run my first Ultra this November!
Hi! I live in central MA, but have been in Boston a decent amount this year as my daughter has been at Dana Farber/Boston Children's for stays throughout the year. Enjoy running in both places - my hometown is rural and hilly, in Boston I stick to the riverway paths and streets near the hospital.
Hi! I live in South Weymouth MA (slightly south of Boston) and run in my neighborhood. It's has some nice shaded areas which are great to run through when the weather is warm.
I live in Anchorage Alaska. My husband loves to run in woods on the miles and miles of trials about 3 miles from our home called the bicentennial trails. My favorite place to run is on the coastal trails. An 11 mile trail that hugs the shore line of Cook Inlet from down town to Kincaid park I haven’t been running as much though as I’m recovering from a foot injury.
Hi! I'm from Long Island and I usually run some trails near my house
I am from Las Vegas, Nevada. I run around my neighborhood. It’s hot in the summer, but I get up early. I love that I can run all year long.
I am from southwest Indiana, the quaint river town of Newburgh. My favorite place to run is on the greenway along the Ohio river. I am currently starting to train for the Chugwater K-9 half marathon on 9/3. I will not have a dog in that race! Haha
My wife and I live in Vineland Ontario Canada. Approximately 45 minutes from Buffalo Ny. We are both runners and typically try to sign up for destination runs either in Ontario or in the US. We normally do more runs in the US. Syracuse, Rochester Columbus and Florida. Toronto has some good runs as does Niagara Falls ON.
Home is Moses Lake, WA…..a high desert oasis with a fantastic 5K lake-view loop in our neighborhood.
Howdyhey, I’m currently in Rochester, NY. I run solo, sticking to the neighborhoods I mostly know and the Genesee Riverway some.
In Boston MA! Just moved back here from SF! Both beautiful places to run
Knoxville, TN. We have an abundance of paved greenways, with some parts that are nicely shaded, that are fun to run.
I live in La Selva Beach, 15 miles south of Santa Cruz, CA. The absolutely best place to live to run. Average temps all year long are between 50 and 75 degrees! And there is the opportunity to do all your runs either along the ocean or in the Redwoods.
My wife and I live in sunny Florida just an hour north of Orlando in a 100 year old historic home. It's nice not to have to pay a state income tax, but the cost of living down here more than makes top for that. Unless you mind running in the rain and a few wind storms, you can run 365 days a year...
I think there are more road races put on in Florida than any other state...
Everyone have a safe and wonderful 4th...
We've been all over and it's been awesome. Though I will admit, I have not run! My wife and I are just having a great time together and running hasn't worked itself in yet :) It's beautiful here though and some of the trails we've been on and have seen would be great to run
I live in the suburbs surrounding Pittsburgh, PA, and I go to college in the city. There are so many cool places to run, and I am a big fan of running over bridges. Hot, humid, and hilly!!
For the past 5 years I have lived with my family just outside of Nashville, TN. We love it here but the weather can sure get hot and humid in the summer months for those outdoor runs. I've gotten used to setting my alarm early before the temperatures really start to rise!
Where am I now? Just got back from a trip to Morocco. Unfortunately it didn't seem conducive to running so I took a bit of a break.
Back home now on the Monterey Peninsula where I can run along the water every day!
I live in Fort Collins, CO where there is a great running scene! I primarily run in the Natural Areas and Open Spaces around Fort Collins (specifically Horsetooth Mountain and Lory State Park), but there's tons of National Forest access just short drives in many directions. I like to run first thing in the morning, and listen for birds as I run.
Hello there I'm from Santo Domingo pueblo NM I live on the reservation it's between Albuquerque and Santa Fe I love running on the trails and hills sometimes I run in Santa Fe right after I get off work
I live in Pleasant Grove Utah which lies at the base of the Wasatch mountain range, I can see Mount Timpanogus from my front door step. I love to run in new places, trails, small towns etc. I get to travel to the Phoenix area a few times a year, where I love to find a new trails to run unless the temp is too hot.
For now, it is Redmond, WA. With the urban growth, my daughter and I are looking for a place north to buy. Rents are ridiculous. Seems, tho, that every place we look, there are trails, so that is not a problem. It's finding the right place!
Been running the Sammamish River Trail for the last 12 year, which branches off to the Puget Sound Trail, or--continue on to Bothell, which eventually goes to Seattle on the Burke Gilman. Doesn't really matter. It is all pretty much maintained by our fabulous Parks and Rec.Department. Put your shoes on and go. No traffic to contend with other than bicycles.
I was born and raised in Colororado Springs, CO. I lived in LA and the Rancho Mirage area for 14 years before returning home to Colorado. I currently live in the Castle Pines area(south of Denver) with my husband and fur baby! Favorite place to run…….home.
Northern Virginia, just outside of DC.
Currently living Spring Hill, Kansas, but I’m from Texas. First 20 years in El Paso, the remainder since last year in Arlington.
Favorite place to run… Texas State parks! I miss it :(
Philadelphia, PA. The Schuykill River trail is my go-to path. It starts in Center City, courses around the Philadelphia Museum of Art (and the Rocky Steps!) and then heads upriver for miles and miles. Past bridges. Statues. Playing fields. Then into the hilly, leafy Wissahickon Park.
That said, my favorite running place has to be Tuscany. Gorgeous hills and light. Once I was on a trail and suddenly came across a wild boar. He chased me for a spell (or it felt like it!). I've never run so fast in my life.
Columbus, Ohiio. The city has great paved running trails and metro parks. A few single track mountain biking and running trails also.
Las Vegas, NV. It is hot here so a lot of treadmill running but I am not afraid to get a little sweaty!
Happy Fourth of July! Seattle Washington where the summers are awesome for running ( high temp in the 70’s usually) but the winters can be long and dark.
Good morning! I'm in Long Beach, CA (just south of LA). I never get tired of running along the Pacific Ocean. Always changing, always things to look at. Yesterday saw a pod of dolphins and a bunch of surfers. Lots of amazing trails out here too. Really dry right now, but still beautiful. Have a wonderful weekend, all!
I'm in the beautiful Sonoran desert in rural Cave Creek Arizona. Like David Baker of Gilbert said, you gotta get out really early here in the summer or it's just too darn hot.
I just started training for my first half marathon in January 2023 (Rock and Roll). I've learned that if I don't get out by 6am, I'm going to be miserable.
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Provo, Utah….beautiful Riverwoods trail with gorgeous views of the mountains!
Boston, Massachusetts. I've been so grateful to have such great places to run right in my backyard: the Charles River Esplanade, Fresh Pond, The Minuteman Path/Battle Road Trail, the Middlesex Fells, the Emerald Necklace. I'm moving to the Bay Area at the end of this month, and though there will be some amazing running there, I'm sad to leave my favorite trails around the Boston Area.
Hamburg, Germany. A Hamburger 👋
Good running here, as well as triathlons: we’re hosting the world’s biggest Olympic Distance and have a full IRONMAN race, too. It doesn’t always have to be Berlin when you come to Germany 😉
New York City. Love running here. The rivers, Central Park, the streets. Nothing but variety, flat or hills as you like, and running through neighborhoods is a real joy. You can cover multiple ones over a span of 4-6 miles.
Virginia’s Historic Triangle - Williamsburg, the colonial capital; 10 minutes to Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement; and 15 minutes to Yorktown, the final battle of the American Revolution. All three sites host several runs throughout the year, ranging from the “Run the D. O. G.”5k (on the ‘Duke of Gloucester’ street through the colonial area) to the Colonial Half Marathon from Williamsburg to the Busch Gardens area. As a bonus, our local craft breweries host several runs, and there are two highly active running clubs.
Checking in from right outside Washington DC. I’m a big fan of the network of trails we have along the Potomac River and branching out from there.
College Station Texas, Home of Texas A&M University, and Blinn College.
Boston based for any runners out there! Travelling alot for work for always interested to hear of running routes along the eastern half of the U.S!
Vancouver, BC here. Though currently visiting WA!
Greetings! I live in Denver, CO - despite our mountainous state, I prefer to run on the roads.
Hey! I live in Upstate NY. I love running roads and trails...the best when my children join me! :) Great to meet you all.
I'm in the southwestern corner of Scotland, on the strip of mainland that faces the isle of Arran. And since as a runner I'm whatever comes before Absolute And Total Beginner, I'm using a half-mile strip of grassland in front of the beach as my training ground as I start getting used to running again, after around 20 years off. It's usually fiercely windy, so I get help on the way out, and I suffer on the way back. :)
(I do a lot of walking, but I'm finding I can't get my heartrate up high enough doing that, so I'm alternating with running to get some intensity back into my daily routine. My health got really bad about 6 years ago and I put on too much weight for my knees to deal with, so since then it's been steady progress towards being the active person I used to be. But no races for me for a while, I suspect!)
Springfield, IL here. I like to run just about anywhere except on Satan's sidewalk (treadmills).
Good Morning everyone. I live in Gilbert Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. As I shared before, we’re in the hot season here so very early morning runs are the norm. Active running community here as well.
Erie, PA. Sunny and humid. Home to Presque Isle State Park.
Good day everyone! I'm located in the Tampa Bay Florida Area. We havea great running community here and there is a race in the area every weekend of the year!