tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post6264970776095537460..comments2024-03-26T20:07:47.116-04:00Comments on Fairytales and Fitness: 3 Alternative "Safe" Running RoutesFairytales and Fitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-55862788450490471492014-08-07T15:40:22.766-04:002014-08-07T15:40:22.766-04:00Why is it that college campuses always have hills?...Why is it that college campuses always have hills? Both my undergrad and grad school are perched atop hills. There's a huge, beautiful cemetery in Brooklyn, Greenwood Cemetery, that would be perfect for running. But running isn't allowed out of respect for visitors who might be grieving or visiting the departed. They opened it one day last year when Obama's visit shut down nearby Prospect Park that most runners frequent.Karla @ Run, Karla, Run!http://www.runkarlarun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-64261723862017859712014-08-06T17:22:16.129-04:002014-08-06T17:22:16.129-04:00I can't wait to get back up to school specific...I can't wait to get back up to school specifically because it's a built-in safe place to run! Never thought about campgrounds before, but that's an awesome idea!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14706909614354898379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-29902238404315871682014-08-06T09:48:49.633-04:002014-08-06T09:48:49.633-04:00I had just started running when I was in FL, but I...I had just started running when I was in FL, but I was in Tampa by then. Had never though of the campus, though! And you're right, when I lived in Ocala there were quite a few rolling hills in the area!AMP runshttp://ampruns.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-51409695188953975522014-08-06T09:34:15.402-04:002014-08-06T09:34:15.402-04:00Great tips! A safe route makes such a difference....Great tips! A safe route makes such a difference. I really should run on the UF campus more often, it has lots of hills and is very safe. Thanks for linking up with us!Professor SnuggleSluthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15156264930123746798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-67931949828540937742014-08-05T21:57:04.454-04:002014-08-05T21:57:04.454-04:00Walking with your dog is an excellent idea. Is he ...Walking with your dog is an excellent idea. Is he a big dog?Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-64119325036307958272014-08-05T21:56:24.409-04:002014-08-05T21:56:24.409-04:00especially great in the summer or on winter break ...especially great in the summer or on winter break when they are not that busy yet there is still people there!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-41994584161364864662014-08-05T21:55:36.447-04:002014-08-05T21:55:36.447-04:00Yes, college campuses are great to run on ( especi...Yes, college campuses are great to run on ( especially if you can find flat ones)!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-11788840775576536922014-08-05T21:54:55.882-04:002014-08-05T21:54:55.882-04:00Oh the park near the police precinct sounds like a...Oh the park near the police precinct sounds like a fabulous place to run. Instant Safety!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-64379050989981377982014-08-05T21:54:06.674-04:002014-08-05T21:54:06.674-04:00I try not to run at night, but good tip! Thanks.I try not to run at night, but good tip! Thanks.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-7323136203899124792014-08-05T21:53:28.103-04:002014-08-05T21:53:28.103-04:00Might be a great place for a GROUP run!Might be a great place for a GROUP run!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-75340355478762583832014-08-05T21:52:38.566-04:002014-08-05T21:52:38.566-04:00Yes, I would bet SO safe. Is that open to the publ...Yes, I would bet SO safe. Is that open to the public?Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-35234517188489492822014-08-05T21:49:09.739-04:002014-08-05T21:49:09.739-04:00A cemetery provides a nice peaceful run. It doesn&...A cemetery provides a nice peaceful run. It doesn't always give much mileage!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-65776427897737627102014-08-05T21:47:37.122-04:002014-08-05T21:47:37.122-04:00Sometimes runner's become too comfortable on &...Sometimes runner's become too comfortable on "their" trail and they become more vulnerable because they are less aware.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-12445227261280705212014-08-05T21:30:49.370-04:002014-08-05T21:30:49.370-04:00Great alternate route ideas! I run around my hous...Great alternate route ideas! I run around my house but thankfully there's no traffic or red lights nearby. I would have never thought of a cemetery but you're right, it's nice and quiet and peaceful! Karen Sealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01859540994687133829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-20078671820229414062014-08-05T21:30:05.611-04:002014-08-05T21:30:05.611-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Karen Sealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01859540994687133829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-6079605773411575782014-08-05T21:11:24.752-04:002014-08-05T21:11:24.752-04:00I like to think most of the trails I run on are sa...I like to think most of the trails I run on are safe, but I very rarely run alone to make sure that I am safe!!Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572556245744093363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-10223710621496009062014-08-05T18:19:34.703-04:002014-08-05T18:19:34.703-04:00LOL on the cemetery! I live near a seminary - tha...LOL on the cemetery! I live near a seminary - that should be safe too! Cocohttp://got2run4me.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-48608918530391935182014-08-05T18:11:37.376-04:002014-08-05T18:11:37.376-04:00Love my cemetery runs! New Orleans has many, and ...Love my cemetery runs! New Orleans has many, and they are her famous above ground "cities of the dead". In fact, one of the street car lines that starts downtown ends at the Cemeteries stop (that's where I have to take it if I take it home - to the Cemeteries please...nice place to go, huh? lol). Some of them are still kind of shady (and not in a good way for summer, if you know what I mean), and being above ground there are many hiding places. St Louis #1, just outside the French Quarter, is bordered by the Iberville Projects. Still have to be aware! But I do love running in them! In the spring, there is an entire 5K that's run in one of the cemeteries...very fun race!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08208367642597608757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-29305266265631105782014-08-05T18:06:51.922-04:002014-08-05T18:06:51.922-04:00Great ideas! I would add to make sure the path is ...Great ideas! I would add to make sure the path is lit if you are running at night, even (and maybe especially for some) on a college campus. Thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265257172267896591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-35825013408559671372014-08-05T15:18:27.045-04:002014-08-05T15:18:27.045-04:00I had a pretty scary "stranger danger" i...I had a pretty scary "stranger danger" incident running late at night a couple of years ago. I live in Arizona and it can still be over 100 at 9pm. Since then, I've run with a whistle and my phone in my hand. <br /><br />There's a police precinct attached to a park near my house about a mile away. If I'm running later at night, I now drive to the park instead of running through dark neighborhoods. There's constant police traffic, so I feel pretty safe. Good post!Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07412864659613068146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-71025891148307551282014-08-05T15:12:33.279-04:002014-08-05T15:12:33.279-04:00I love running on college campuses! I am lucky to ...I love running on college campuses! I am lucky to live close to the UW-Madison campus with tons of trails and lots of active people all over the place- so motivating!Katie @ Daily Cup of Katehttp://dailycupofkate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-39597085606946681082014-08-05T15:07:41.746-04:002014-08-05T15:07:41.746-04:00college campus is a great idea!college campus is a great idea!Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC https://www.blogger.com/profile/09390050095362863295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-91218972158405209962014-08-05T15:00:17.337-04:002014-08-05T15:00:17.337-04:00I've been wanting to start walking around my n...I've been wanting to start walking around my neighbor with my dog. My mom was worried about safety as well. I still have yet to find a route that's good. Jazmine Lopezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917597481723052699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-61125637835822267072014-08-05T14:11:29.321-04:002014-08-05T14:11:29.321-04:00I just told my husband I wanted to run in our loca...I just told my husband I wanted to run in our local cemetery. I didn't know if it would offend anyone though. Obviously not the people there ;) & there's NEVER anyone there. Its tiny - its probably only a quarter mile the whole loop around, but I'd still love the quiet of it. I'm one of those people who loves head stone searching....Rebecca Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-32343898511803923932014-08-05T13:33:03.221-04:002014-08-05T13:33:03.221-04:00One reason I don't run in the early morning is...One reason I don't run in the early morning is due to limited visibility. Why make conditions worse than they need to be? I also always make sure I'm always facing oncoming traffic so I can see what's headed my way You may win the battle creepy guy, but I'm not going down without a fight! :)Kimberley@Black Dog Runs the Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088843807966291592noreply@blogger.com