NY Running

The New York Times had a fine article highlighting running in Central Park. Many years ago, when I regularly ran in Central Park, the north hilly end was even better for speed work than it is today. There was significantly more crime in the area, and to feel safe while running there, you had to move fast. Central Park has a diversity of terrain, interesting sights, and is one of the best green places to be in mid-Manhattan. An exploration of the interactive map will point out some of the best spots to run in the Park. From the hilly north end, to the lush valley also in the north, to the reservoir, the horse trails, the 7+ mile loop you should have enough variety to keep you going all year.

An interactive map with descriptions of Central Park running highlights is on the NY Times website.

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