Photos of WISH rave runs

[getnthinr]

Runners World has a feature each month on a runner's "rave run" -- a favorite spot for a run. I'd be interested in seeing photos of your training areas, whether you think it qualifies as a rave run or not.

I'll start -- please join in.

 

[getnthinr]

Though I do most of my training on my treadmill, when it's time for hill work, I head to Raven Rock State Park's Campbell Creek Trail. Here are a few photos.

The Campbell Creek bridge leads to the 5 mile (hilly) loop.

There's always wildlife -- and often wild flowers.

The trail is so steep at times that they have installed stairs.

There are beautiful views of the Cape Fear River and the creeks feeding into it.

But for the bulk of the trail, all you have to worry about is the normal "roots and rocks."

My favorite part of the walk is getting to "the split tree", which marks where the hills end and the trail flattens for the last 1/10 of a mile or so.

Now, get out there with your camera and show me your favorite running/walking routes!

Wendy

 

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Wendy, that looks absolutely beautiful out there! Thanks for sharing. Next time I head out to my favourite route I shall post some pics!

 

[Kira G.]

What a great idea! I will definitely go out with my camera for my next run!

Wendy - What a beautiful spot. I feel like heading down just to get to run that trail.

 

[andromedaslove]

This is the Jacksonville/Baldwin Rail Trail which is where I do almost all of my LR's!!

I borrowed all of these pictures from somewhere else. However, if I ever get a small camera I may take it with me on some of my runs out there. I have seen some of the craziest things. Cows (this is the trail where I refuse to run 7 miles because every time I do the cows are out), Pigs, Deer, snakes, turkeys, etc. But in the fall, when all the leaves are falling it is one of the most beautiful trails ever!!

Dana

 

[wdw4us]

Wendy, great idea.

Mark and I ventured to the trail this morning for 3 miles. It looks a lot like what your pictures do. A bit muddy here and there but overall it wasn't too bad.

I usually do the track and save the trail for when it's hot. It is almost completely shaded when all the leaves are out. Probably in a couple of weeks.

I'll try and get some pictures next time.

denise

 

[getnthinr]

This is the Jacksonville/Baldwin Rail Trail which is where I do almost all of my LR's!!

Dana, couldn't get the linked pics to work, but loved the other two. Gorgeous trail -- and love the sign! Thanks for sharing!

 

[getnthinr]

Wendy - What a beautiful spot. I feel like heading down just to get to run that trail.

It's a great trail -- one of several in that park. It's largely undeveloped -- meaning there are no paved trails and modest facilities -- but I love heading out there.

 

[scoolover]

I can't wait to post this. I have a run that is georgous unfortunately it's also trespassing. It's raining today but perhaps I can do it tomorrow.

 

[tigger2esq]

I need to get some pictures. I have 2 favorite spots depending on my mood--one is FLAT the other HILLY. the hilly one is exactly a 5k loop around a lake with about a mile of trail and the rest paved with some serious hills. its a nature preserve/park and is gorgeous. the other is a flat paved trail that starts on the island in the middle of the susquehanna river here--then you go across the bridge and you run up along the river for about a total of 3.5 miles or so (so down and back if you do the entire thing will get you about 7 miles). its nice as the harrisbrug road runners have marked off the distances so you can do speed work etc. along the path. the bad part is on nice weekend days, unless you get there early it can get crowded with bikers, runners and walkers.

 

[getnthinr]

I know lots of folks are off doing the Minnie/Pig this weekend, but I'd still love to see your favorite training locales.

Wendy

 

[mkymsehi]

Wendy, your WISH is my command...

This is just one of my routes through Waikiki, starting at Ala Moana Beach Park, to Queens beach, and back through Hilton Hawaiian Village resort.

Here is one of the lookouts on my hill run, up above Manoa Valley looking towards Diamond Head Crater.

Let me know if you want to see more of my alternate routes, or if this was enough to make you sick! LOL

 

[monte]

Wow, what awesome pictures! Thanks for sharing

 

[mkymsehi]

Ala Wai canal in Waikiki, an occasional route for us. That's Diamond Head crater in the background.

You can usually see outrigger canoe clubs and kayakers out practicing on the canal. But you'd never want to swim in it because it's polluted.

 

[groovygirls]

Can I ask a silly question- how do you post pictures?

 

[mkymsehi]

Can I ask a silly question- how do you post pictures?

Get a free account at Photobucket.com. Take your digital photos, upload them into your computer, then transfer files to Photobucket (medium size).

Then cut the IMG code of your photos below your photo on Photobucket.com, and paste into your WISH post.

 

[mkymsehi]

This is the tail end of my Sunday runs with the Honolulu Marathon Clinic. Photos are of Kahala Ave., where million dollar mansions line both sides of the road. Kahala Ave. and the backside of Diamond Head is our "heartbreak hill" in the marathon. It's from mile 22.5 to 25 steadily up a grade.

Tiki running god.

Lion's, Tigers, and Bears, oh my.

$4.5 the last time this was on the market

The base of Kahala Ave. hill

Surfing the big blue Pacific.

Looking out towards Koko Head crater in the background, Black Point in the foreground.

 

[mkymsehi]

Here's a few shots from my run this morning.

Start line of the Honolulu Marathon.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I thought I'd share my 18 miler photos. It was NOT 82 degrees for me today.

Those specks are snow.
This was early in my steps about 8 miles or so this stuff kept up for the remainder of the time I was outside.

I was headed home and the coyote were out. I've got one in this pic. There was a second not too far away.
This is my primary spot in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Towpath Trail.

 

[dsnyfan21]

Lily : OMG on the coyote thing - didn't that just freak you out. FOr me it would be like coming across a loose dog. Looks VERY cold!!!

Tracy