My daily runs aren’t exactly a pretty sight. I see your pictures on Instagram of snowy fields and well-groomed trails and grassy expanses of open land and I get a little – okay, a lot – jealous. I don’t really have a lot of that picturesque beauty here in middle of suburbia. It’s why a lot of my weekday running photos are selfies with a little patch of grass or a sliver of sunrise in the background; that’s as pretty as it gets around here (and I’m definitely not talking about me).
I have a client who always wants to run “someplace pretty.” She insists on getting in her car and driving someplace with lots of trees and greenery so she can enjoy her run. I definitely see the appeal, but I’ve never thought of it as a necessity. Most of the time, I don’t pay that much attention to where I’m running, other than to try not to trip and fall (which doesn’t always work out). Sure, I love to run on the trails out in nature, but I’m just as happy with walking out my front door and following the sidewalk for a few miles.
This is where I run:
As far as I’m concerned, any run is a good run, whether I was dodging parked cars or soaking in the beauty of a serene lake. I’m just happy to be out there running.
Marcia says
Are you talking to me? You know I’m always out in nature. We don’t even have sidewalks where I live….you know outside the family tent…just prairies and coyotes and stuff. You need to come visit. But not now cuz it’s flippin’ freezing.
PahlaB says
I’m always talking to you. 🙂 And I am totally going to come and visit you someday! I volunteer to sherpa for your first ultra. Hopefully it won’t be in the snow. Ha!
Laura says
I’m too lazy to drive anywhere to run. (I take that back. Sometimes I drive about mile to the bottom of the hill so my last mile isn’t up a hill.) Fortunately, there’s some nice trails in the hills and by the water that are convenient (i.e. I start at my front door) and aren’t too ugly.
Coach Dion says
I have a mountain and the Green Belts… not to mention the forest and the track!
So that is why I run every day!
Andrea says
I prefer scenic runs by a long shot. I am lucky because it is very convenient to do that. But I also go to the gym some and use the TM which is not scenic at all.
Michael Weatherly says
LOL, you and I are the same. I see people post these gorgeous running pics all the time, and I think why can’t I run somewhere like that. I definitely run mostly in suburbia…wow…look at that house.
Raina says
My favorite thing about you -you are REAL!
OK… I think this post was directed towards me. I am very blessed to have scenic runs, even just stepping out my door. But I don’t get any drinking fountains or emergency fuel opportunities. There are trades. Come run here any time!
Kate says
I’ll occasionally run streets in our town. More neighborhood streets than main city streets, but trails have me spoiled for that easy bathroom access. Seems like when I end up running, places with public bathrooms aren’t open, and I’m just not up on going into a park bathroom at night alone. Most of my runs are on trails (that I end up driving an hour to because that’s where my main running friends are) or at the gym.
PahlaB says
I would love to take you up on that offer – you have amazing beauty at your doorstep!!
Reed says
Good to read your story..thanks for sharing, this kind of blog encourages other to take part in Marathons..
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