New York City may have millions of people cramped into tiny apartments, and streets full of taxis and pedestrians but that doesn’t keep people from doing their favorite outdoor activities. Marathoners, swimmers, cyclists, kayakers, skaters, rock climbers, yoga (ers), boxers, you name it they’re all over! I’ve been running a lot this summer, mostly because I feel awful when I don’t, but I’ve enjoyed the change in scenery. Like I said in an earlier post, I always see the coolest things when I’m out running as well… such as Manhattan’s trapeze classes on top of a building?! craziness. Two weeks ago I participated in my first NYC race: a 4 mile run in Central Park benefiting Central Park’s Conservatory. For those of you who don’t know, Central Park has a 6 mile path around it (perfect for a 10k and almost perfect for a twice round half marathon!) Fortunately or unfortunately depending on your likings, the Northern portion of Central Park is full of beautiful, rolling hills. My 4 mile route bypassed these hills (yay!). I had two friends with me at the race, an awesome coworker and my college friend and long lost roommate Rebecca. We had fun and I’ve already promised to do the NYC Nautica Triathlon with my coworker if I happen to be back in New York again next year.
p.s. my time wasn’t 50 minutes that was the clock time. I made it in 42 minutes, a little slow but not shabby.
