Running in NYC this week

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a couple laps around central park is about as good as it gets. and is very safe these days, as are most places all around the city.

sunday is the nyc half marathon. it starts in the park and with over 10,000 people running (including myself), it's going to be a zoo.

the park should be open to runners saturday though.

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NYC/South Jersey

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You have a couple of options:

A) You could run from times square to central park and do two laps of central park and run back to hotel. That would prob give you about 14 miles

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C) You could head west and run along the West Side HWY Path

Note that the NYC Half Mary is this weekend and there might be some mile markers up in the park and race course set-up going on

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I would run west to the hudson river and run the path around lower manhattan over the brooklyn bridge and back then up the east side and into central park a loop (6 miles) or a shortened 4 or 5 mile should give you about 15 miles.
Early weekend mornings in August are pretty quiet in NYC, Sunday more so than Saturday.

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losta - 2009-08-11 10:32 PM I would run west to the hudson river and run the path around lower manhattan over the brooklyn bridge and back then up the east side and into central park a loop (6 miles) or a shortened 4 or 5 mile should give you about 15 miles. Early weekend mornings in August are pretty quiet in NYC, Sunday more so than Saturday.

except the half marathon is sunday starting at 7am, and both the park and entire west side will be shut down. probably not a good idea to try that one sunday, you won't get too far.

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Yes but from her post I figured she meant early Saturday run. I was saying Sunday in general in August is quiet.

The 1/2 marathon course would be good for a 15 miler but I'd skip the north end of the park or cut around the reservoir. I thought running over the Brooklyn Bridge and back would be nice for someone visiting in NYC. But it may be complicated for someone who doesn't know their way around.

lasvegas - 2009-08-12 9:16 AM

losta - 2009-08-11 10:32 PM I would run west to the hudson river and run the path around lower manhattan over the brooklyn bridge and back then up the east side and into central park a loop (6 miles) or a shortened 4 or 5 mile should give you about 15 miles. Early weekend mornings in August are pretty quiet in NYC, Sunday more so than Saturday.

except the half marathon is sunday starting at 7am, and both the park and entire west side will be shut down. probably not a good idea to try that one sunday, you won't get too far.

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Central New York

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losta - 2009-08-11 10:32 PM I would run west to the hudson river and run the path around lower manhattan over the brooklyn bridge and back then up the east side and into central park a loop (6 miles) or a shortened 4 or 5 mile should give you about 15 miles. Early weekend mornings in August are pretty quiet in NYC, Sunday more so than Saturday.

This sounds great...is there a path that goes all the way around the bottom and over to the bridge? I just don't want to get lost (which I am sometimes known to do). And, yes, my run will be early Saturday am, not Sunday.

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Brooklyn, NY

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There’s not a path. What you can do is run down the West Side path until you get to Chambers St. (there’s a pedestrian bridge that spans West St.), Cross the bridge, and keep going across Chambers St. (which shouldn’t be crowded at that time of day) until you get to the Brooklyn Bridge (which will be on your right as you get to the end of Chambers St.) Run over the bridge and back, and then, when you get back across Chambers St. to the West Side, run downtown to the tip of the island, gaze at the Statue of Liberty and the unparalleled glory that is the New Jersey Skyline, and then run back home.

The Brooklyn Bridge might be a little crowded with tourists, but it’s worth it. Just remember that you have to stay on the south side of the bridge (the right side as you’re going over, and the left side as you’re coming back). The other lane is a bike lane and if you run in that lane, you might get yelled at by some obnoxious triathletes from Brooklyn.

Edited by jmk-brooklyn 2009-08-12 12:53 PM

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jmk-brooklyn - 2009-08-12 1:51 PM There’s not a path. What you can do is run down the West Side path until you get to Chambers St. (there’s a pedestrian bridge that spans West St.), Cross the bridge, and keep going across Chambers St. (which shouldn’t be crowded at that time of day) until you get to the Brooklyn Bridge (which will be on your right as you get to the end of Chambers St.) Run over the bridge and back, and then, when you get back across Chambers St. to the West Side, run downtown to the tip of the island, gaze at the Statue of Liberty and the unparalleled glory that is the New Jersey Skyline, and then run back home. The Brooklyn Bridge might be a little crowded with tourists, but it’s worth it. Just remember that you have to stay on the south side of the bridge (the right side as you’re going over, and the left side as you’re coming back). The other lane is a bike lane and if you run in that lane, you might get yelled at by some obnoxious triathletes from Brooklyn.

Good info Jonah. You are definitely one of the most helpful members of this site. Sorry I did not get a chance to meet you at the NYC Tri.

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Brooklyn, NY

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Dell1888 - 2009-08-12 1:06 PM

jmk-brooklyn - 2009-08-12 1:51 PM There’s not a path. What you can do is run down the West Side path until you get to Chambers St. (there’s a pedestrian bridge that spans West St.), Cross the bridge, and keep going across Chambers St. (which shouldn’t be crowded at that time of day) until you get to the Brooklyn Bridge (which will be on your right as you get to the end of Chambers St.) Run over the bridge and back, and then, when you get back across Chambers St. to the West Side, run downtown to the tip of the island, gaze at the Statue of Liberty and the unparalleled glory that is the New Jersey Skyline, and then run back home. The Brooklyn Bridge might be a little crowded with tourists, but it’s worth it. Just remember that you have to stay on the south side of the bridge (the right side as you’re going over, and the left side as you’re coming back). The other lane is a bike lane and if you run in that lane, you might get yelled at by some obnoxious triathletes from Brooklyn.

Good info Jonah. You are definitely one of the most helpful members of this site. Sorry I did not get a chance to meet you at the NYC Tri.

Thanks! Hopefully we can meet at NYC next year or another local race. Are you racing Bassman in October by any chance?

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jmk-brooklyn - 2009-08-12 4:11 PM

Dell1888 - 2009-08-12 1:06 PM

jmk-brooklyn - 2009-08-12 1:51 PM There’s not a path. What you can do is run down the West Side path until you get to Chambers St. (there’s a pedestrian bridge that spans West St.), Cross the bridge, and keep going across Chambers St. (which shouldn’t be crowded at that time of day) until you get to the Brooklyn Bridge (which will be on your right as you get to the end of Chambers St.) Run over the bridge and back, and then, when you get back across Chambers St. to the West Side, run downtown to the tip of the island, gaze at the Statue of Liberty and the unparalleled glory that is the New Jersey Skyline, and then run back home. The Brooklyn Bridge might be a little crowded with tourists, but it’s worth it. Just remember that you have to stay on the south side of the bridge (the right side as you’re going over, and the left side as you’re coming back). The other lane is a bike lane and if you run in that lane, you might get yelled at by some obnoxious triathletes from Brooklyn.

Good info Jonah. You are definitely one of the most helpful members of this site. Sorry I did not get a chance to meet you at the NYC Tri.

Thanks! Hopefully we can meet at NYC next year or another local race. Are you racing Bassman in October by any chance?

Funny! I am! I am planning on doing the long course Du.

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Central New York

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jmk-brooklyn - 2009-08-12 1:51 PM There’s not a path. What you can do is run down the West Side path until you get to Chambers St. (there’s a pedestrian bridge that spans West St.), Cross the bridge, and keep going across Chambers St. (which shouldn’t be crowded at that time of day) until you get to the Brooklyn Bridge (which will be on your right as you get to the end of Chambers St.) Run over the bridge and back, and then, when you get back across Chambers St. to the West Side, run downtown to the tip of the island, gaze at the Statue of Liberty and the unparalleled glory that is the New Jersey Skyline, and then run back home. The Brooklyn Bridge might be a little crowded with tourists, but it’s worth it. Just remember that you have to stay on the south side of the bridge (the right side as you’re going over, and the left side as you’re coming back). The other lane is a bike lane and if you run in that lane, you might get yelled at by some obnoxious triathletes from Brooklyn.

Thanks!! This is what I will do...Would love to make it to Central Park, but can't figure out a runner-friendly way to get there from the bridge.

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Brooklyn, NY

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From the Brooklyn Bridge? Well, there's the 6-train.

I think if it were me, I'd go up the west side and across 72nd Street. Right before you enter the park at 72nd St., you'll pass the Dakota where John Lennon lived (and died, right inside the big entryway).

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Brooklyn, NY

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If you're in Times Square you really should take advantage of Central Park. It's much nicer than the West Side path for a long run, especially at hours when there is a lot of traffic. You'll be breathing in exhaust on the West Side but running in trees in the Park. I lived right on the Hudson Path for years so I've done hundreds of miles on it and love it, but for long runs, I always choose the park. There are multiple loops so you can vary the route, there is the bridle path and reservoir for a nice change from the pavement, and it's perfectly safe.

I'm doing 19 miles on Friday in the park if you happen to be in the city that early and want to move your run up a day!

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Central New York

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Thanks for all the suggestions!! I ended up running up the West Side Path to Central Park, did one loop all the way around (and got to watch an amazing bike race in progress), back to the West Side Path and north about a mile before I turned around and went back to the Mariott. I only ended up doing 12 miles, but I think that might have had something to do with the heated yoga flow class I took the afternoon before...probably not the best idea. Anyway, it was lovely, although hotter than Syracuse, but I had a great time!

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Running in NYC this week

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