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The topic for today is: Unique Running Routes
I’m not so sure these routes are unique but they are ones that I have enjoyed.
1. On the Erie Canal Trail in Pittsford, NY
The Erie Canal goes from Albany to Buffalo, over 350 miles but since I am often in Rochester for work, I get to run on the trail here. I love the water, boats and bridges.
2.On the Albany Rail Trail in Delmar, NY
Mostly paved but still about 4 miles are unpaved. It is 9 miles from Albany, NY to Altamont. On the Albany end, you run under bridges and see a waterfall. The other end just wooded and ends at a railroad crossing.
3. On the Lakeside Trail in Rochester, NY.
The lake is Lake Ontario and the trail runs along the lake but also continues onto a wooded trail. I’ve enjoyed running in the sand, collecting sea glass and gazing at the expansive view of one of the Great Lakes.
4. On the Onondaga Lake Park Trail in Liverpool, NY
Water is a common theme for my running routes. This must be the most popular place to walk, run or bike in Liverpool because it is always crowded. And the sunset is incredible.
5. On Peebles Island and Lock 2 in Waterford, NY
There is a wooded trail, several bridges, a waterfall. I don’t run here that often but I should.
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- the bridge to Peebles Island
Happy Running! Where is the most unique place that you’ve run?
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Well, Kauia is probably one of the nicest places I’ve run.
While work may not be great, you’re sure finding pretty places to run!
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I imagine that Hawaii would be beautiful.
And yes, these places are great until time change. Then it will be the treadmill or nada – no lights!!
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Maybe in Rochester you could run at UofR? It’s a pretty campus.
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Maybe. I have very limited time and it is not nearby. My hotel is on Jefferson Rd. I’d have to investigate the parking and if it has lit roads like UALBANY.
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I can’t imagine it doesn’t have lit roads — it’s a big school. RIT, OTOH, is way out in the boonies.
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I stay near Pittsford – East Rochester and not in the city. Hopefully the canal trail is lit. We’ll see.
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Actually more towards RIT but not that close, I think. Although UofR isn’t super far either.
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You definitely have some beautiful trails to run on!
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What neat trails you have to run on! I think where we run here is pretty standard, just normal roads, but they might be interesting to someone who hasn’t run here. That’s how I feel about races – different places to run make me see an area in a different way than someone who lives there. I’m probably making no sense, but I’m also a little hopped up on candy corn, so there you go. Have a great weekend!
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No I get it. My normal route would not seem interesting to anyone. These are mostly places that I travel to.
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I bet those routes are nice running in the fall, but I wouldn’t want to run them in the winter!
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Agreed.
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Those trails all look so beautiful! I wish I had a sampling of those here 😉
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Yes. Lucky to have a nice selection. Unfortunately they don’t have lights so I’ll soon be running on a boring college campus.
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You do have some very pretty running routes! Unique? Big Sur.
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I’d love to run there.
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You have some lovely places to run! I’ve got pretty areas and wildlife here. Unique? Utah was amazing. So was Dublin.
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Yes. I want to run in Utah. Your pics were amazing. Soon Berlin!!!
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You definitely have some pretty looking routes. My most unique is Alaska.
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On my bucket list. Really want to go there!!!
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