Favorite NYC Running Route

There is no denying that New York City is beautiful in the Spring! Tulips abound throughout the cities small parks, fresh air beckons people of all ages outside, sunshine and blue skies tend to outnumber the gray days, and the cooler temperatures allow people to run anytime during the day!

Yesterday Katie and I took advantage of the gorgeous weather by running one of my favorite New York City routes – East River Path around the tip of Manhattan and up West Side Highway! Katie is going to run the Brooklyn Half marathon, her first half marathon, on May 18th! I’m so excited for her as she is a stronger runner than she realizes and I love watching people conquer their goals! Our goal for yesterday’s run was to enjoy gorgeous views, keep a strong pace, start and end in Katie’s Financial District neighborhood, and figure out how we’re each feeling for the upcoming half.

The weather could not have been more gorgeous during yesterday’s run! It was sunny enough for us to each get a bit of color during our hour run but the cool winds kept us cool.

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As we ran I realized that this route is one of my favorite runs in New York City due to the gorgeous views of Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, New Jersey, and Brooklyn along with the soothing water views which remind me of Savannah. While it definitely doesn’t provide you with any hill training, the flat, uninterrupted route can provide the perfect place for a few sprints since you don’t have to worry about stoplights or traffic! The water fountains are turned on for runners and the path is ready and waiting for you!

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If you want to get the specifics on this route or export it just click this link!

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In addition, I rocked some awesome shorts during yesterday’s run! I wasn’t able to make it to one New Balance’s recent events due to work travel so the team was kind enough to send me some of their Spring gear to review. These shorts, which are shorter and brighter than my normal running shorts, were incredible! The New Balance Momentum Short features a lightweight internal brief, a back pocket perfect for keys or fuel, are super lightweight, and has a comfortable, thick waistband. They definitely run a bit large so you may want to order down a size if you’re borderline.

For more of my favorite running routes, check out this post!

How about you? What is your favorite running route? Leave me a link or information along with which city the route is in and I’ll compile these along with links for readers to use as a resource!

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6 Comments

  1. Katie @ Peace Love & Oats May 5, 2013 / 3:25 pm

    My favorite route in Chicago is anywhere along the lakefront! The area between Fullerton Ave and Oak St. Beach is my favorite!

    • ashleyd May 6, 2013 / 10:50 am

      Thanks Katie! I’ll add it to the list!

  2. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast May 5, 2013 / 8:11 pm

    That’s a great idea to compile a resource! I’m excited to check out some of you nyc ideas as we’ll be living in north NJ as of July… I hope to do some running in the city occasionally. 🙂

    • ashleyd May 6, 2013 / 10:50 am

      Thanks Laura! If you have any you want me to add let me know. Otherwise, I’ll have a running category soon!

  3. Rachel @ Eat, Learn, Discover! May 6, 2013 / 7:40 pm

    This is my favorite route in NYC as well! (And the one I was running when I got injured, sadly). Except I usually take it from the east village, down around the island up to Houston and then across town back home. I love the diversity in the scenery!

    The only other city in which I have done much running is Chicago, and I love running on the lakefront (as Katie pointed out as well). However, I lived in Stockholm, Sweden for 5 months and did quite a lot of running there, so if you’re European travels ever take you to Stockholm, hit me up if you want some recommendations for awesome routes!

    • ashleyd May 6, 2013 / 8:02 pm

      Stockholm? Really?! That is so cool! I will definitely email you when we make that adventure though it will be a while!

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