I started running in May.
Yes, me.
I’m not very good. I’m certainly not very fast. And I still have the spinal cord injury and the herniated discs. Heck, I even learned about another one.
Still, I am getting out at least three times a week and getting it done. I’m still not sure that I love running, but I no longer hate it. That seems like a good thing.
My goal? Las Vegas Rock N Roll Half-Marathon, December 6, 2009.
One thing I love about running is the chance to get out and see Denver and the surrounding area a little bit. These runs have become such a big part of my life that I thought I’d add them to this blog.
The run that is my ‘home’ run, is the City Park Running Trail. It is a brand new trail finished literally a few weeks ago. I’ve run on it through all of it’s phases of growth. The trail takes me through some of my favorite, and previously inaccessible, areas of the park. It’s so new that the trail doesn’t show up on Google Maps.
Here’s my rendition:
View City Park Running Trail in a larger map
The trail is made out of loose cinder and is moderately maintained. There are a couple of muddy areas (near Ferril Lake and the piece between the small pond and the museum road). It has a moderate grade to Colorado boulevard then again from Twenty-Third to Seventeenth. It’s supposed to be 3.1 miles but it comes out to less than that on my map. The easiest place to park is on the Museum of Nature and Science road.
Otherwise, it’s truly a gorgeous place to run.
Distance : 3.1 miles (approximate)
Difficulty : Easy – cinder path, relatively flat
Best place to park : Museum of Nature and Science road
Best season : Spring, Summer, Fall (because it goes through the trees, it’s icy in the winter)
I’m so proud of you! It’s been 16 years of running for me and I’m still not sure I love it, lol…but it is ingrained. I keep forgetting to ask if the dog goes with you? I take my husky and he loves it. Always wanted a “running” dog all these years. I may have mentioned it before but a skiiorging harness and waist belt from Howling Dog Kennels Alaska makes it much easier than a leash.
Nice trails right of the house in AZ but Cincinnati is all stinky roads. You’re so lucky to have that nearby.
CK – Rose goes with us. She’s much more into interaction, so I bring balls to play with her while we run. She’s very motivating for me.
I am so excited about the marathon I can’t stand it! I need to amp up my training schedule. Unfortunately, I’m stuck on the treadmill for another month until it cools off down here enough to take it outside.