This week I had business trips to two of my favorite running cities — New York and Chicago. The weather was perfect for both trips, and proved that while I may have lost my mojo for dark o’clock solo runs in my neighborhood, I still <3 running.
Favorite Running Cities —
New York City
I had two mornings in New York City, which meant two runs in Central Park. I am always amazed at how busy Central Park is at dark o’clock. There are more runners than I usually encounter on my weekend runs around D.C., and hordes of cyclists riding the loop while the roads are closed to cars.
While the whole park is lovely, I love it when I catch the sunrise at the reservoir.
This is my other favorite view, along The Lake.
For my second run, I decided to do the Central Park loop in the “other direction” but I accidentally added a loop at Terrace Drive–and almost did it again! I thought it was taking a long time to get to the reservoir. I didn’t figure out my mistake until I saw that my run was a mile longer than the day before and I checked out the map on my Garmin. I guess that’s what happens when you start your run while it’s still dark. 🙂
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Favorite Running Cities — Chicago
I only had one morning in Chicago, but it was a gorgeous one! My friend who usually has little patience for my runrise photos kept insisting that I stop and take pictures.
A streak of sunrise on the horizon.
It looked like a laser beam coming out of the sea wall.
Even the skyline was particularly pretty.
One more photo stop!
This time it was my Garmin that messed up–it was completely baffled by the tall buildings and bridges of the city! It looks like it recorded the Flight of the Bumble Bee!
I don’t have any more business trips on my calendar, but I do need to plan a trip to Copenhagen–another city I love to run in!
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Weekly Wrap
I also squeezed in a strength workout,
an hour-long indoor cycling class,
and finally made it to Core Power Yoga again.
That’s my recap for the Weekly Wrap Link Up
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What’s your favorite city to visit?
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I love NYC. Wish I could run there more.
I’ve never run in Chicago but i’m sure I’d love it.
Chicago is a gorgeous running city, I must admit, especially when the weather cooperates. Love NYC. Cannot get enough of CP!
It’s amazing how great the running is in these big cities known for other things!
hmmmmm and I may be there sooon too.
Just found out last night.
I have run in Chicago a few times, for races and just on my own along the lake front. I absolutely love all the architecture! You have such great pics!!!
It has been years since i have been in either of those cities and I’ve only been to each of those once. I was overwhelmed when I was there and was younger and would probably enjoy it more now.
You got some great photos!
I’d probably be overwhelmed if I didn’t have business trips to plan the rest of my days. There really is so much to do/see in both cities. I just have my favorite running routes down. 🙂
I can’t wait to go back to NYC to run again. My October trip was cancelled, so next up is the marathon, then possibly back again in December. What time do you run ? Do you always feel safe ?
I haven’t been to Chicago in years……
Not very many early runners in Paris. The French are not morning people (I hate to generalize but everything starts so much later here).
I do feel safe running in Central Park. It really is busy. The earliest I’ve headed out from my hotel is about 5:15 am. This week I was out the door at 5:30. I used to run along the East River and don’t feel safe doing that any more – there were some attacks there and while there are other runners out the “traffic” isn’t as constant.
Busy week with 2 conferences but look at the photos! Nice that you could take advantage of your time in the city and get the runs in! #jealous
I was in NYC to visit my sister about 10 years ago and I didn’t go for a run. What was I thinking?
10 years ago I probably would have stayed in the hotel gym. I used to not run when I traveled. Now I do if possible!
Such beautiful places to run!! I’ve never been to either city.
I loved running on the brooklyn bridge and through central park in NYC!
I love running in Central Park…the last time I went was last year around Memorial Day. I’d love to go back soon! Still need to make my way to Chicago! Great pics!
Oh my gosh, I love New York City and Central Park. I haven’t been to Chicago yet but definitely want to!
I have never run in NYC, but I have done so along the lake in Chicago. It is a lovely place to be. Great photos! The only weird thing about city running was the difficulty in initially getting GPS reception amongst the tall buildings when I first left my hotel.
Yeah, although my Garmin thought it had a signal it clearly was confused!
Running is the best way to explore a city! I’d love to run in Copenhagen. My dad was Danish but I haven’t visited Denmark since I was a kid. My favorite city to run in is Paris. They close the street that runs along the Seine on Sunday. Only bikes, runners, walkers and skaters allowed. It’s pretty cool. (Of course it’s been almost 15 years since I’ve been there, so I don’t know if it has changed.)
Oh, I haven’t been to Paris since I started running, but I’m sure I’d love to run there!
Beautiful photos! I haven’t run in either of those cities yet. I’m planning on a weekend in New York in January so hope to get in a run around Central Park then.
I can see why these two cities are favorites for you, Coco! You are very lucky you do get to travel with your job and run in great places just like these! Whoa! That is some messed up Garmin stats for sure! My Garmin actually was off this morning too, it didn’t record my HR at all?? I hope that it fixes itself! Have a good week Coco, thanks for joining us!
I have been to Chicago but only between flights so no opp to run, and have nevr been in NYC. You make them both look and sound very appealing.
They are great running cities, but O’Hare is a long drive from the city — especially in traffic which seems to be really bad 20 hours a day!
Oh it was Midway.. and I had just enough time to take a city bus to a mall not too far away and wander around before coming back and connecting. Was an eye opener being on a city bus there!
I’ve never run in Chicago but always looks so great in our blogger friends’ pics and yours.
I have run once in Central Park. It was in November and was absolutely lovely with fall color. It’s a wonderful memory I share with my sister. Chicago? Well, I’m very excited about making that memory. Those are stunning pictures. I see why your friend wanted you to stop! Back when I ran in NYC, I don’t even think my cell phone had a camera. Long time ago. Runrise. Love that word. Thanks for linking, Coco.
Every time I go to NYC, I must go for a run in Central Park…it really is the best! Once, we took a trip there just before Christmas and signed up for a 15k ….and of course, there was snow and ice the morning of the race. Being from Mississippi, running on ice is something we are not accustomed to so we ran pretty much at a snails pace for fear of falling and busting our butts! But it was a wonderful experience. Now you’re making me want to plan a trip to Chicago…just for a run 🙂 Thanks for the beautiful pics!
Running on ice can be dangerous – unless you have those Yak Trax on your shoes, but I don’t! If you do go to Chicago, try to make time for a run. 🙂
I’m especially jealous of your NYC runs in Central Park! One of my fave spots! I’ve never run in Chicago, but I love your pics.
Wow, what gorgeous photos. I would love to run in New York during the morning before the hustle and bustle of the work day starts. Seems so peaceful.
Never been to either, and may have to make a trip one of these days!
I have never run in either, but doing the full in NYC this year and hoping to get into Chicago next year.
Your pics look stunning! I have never run in Chicago but hope to get there next year!
Definitely fun to run other places! Looks like you have some great running routes in some of the cities that you travel to. I don’t get to travel to much and we usually don’t end up in cities. My favorite place that I have ever run is Bend, OR.