We made it to Friday! The weather’s a little gloomy here, but I’m not going to let that bring me down! I’m linking up with Eat Pray Run DC, Mar on The Run, and You Signed Up For What for Friday Five: 5 Places I’d Love to Run!
Five Places I’d Love to Run
Since getting into the blogging world, I’ve had the opportunity to read dozens of race recaps from amazing runners. It has inspired me to want to spread my wings and run beyond the limits of Philadelphia. So without further ado, here are my choices for 5 places I’d love to run:
- Washington DC. This is a no-brainer. It’s so close and I have family in the area, so I’d really love to be able to sign up for a race in our Nation’s Capital. I love, love, love visiting DC and while it would be a blast running any of the half marathons in the city, I’d kill to do the Nike Women’s DC Half!
- New York City. This past winter I was able to run in Central Park for the first time. Needless to say, it was awesome! I would love to do the NYC Marathon one day, even though I really can’t stand crowded races!
One of my favorite runs this year, Central Park! - San Francisco. I have always wanted to visit San Francisco. It looks like such an amazing city and the hills are notorious. Maybe if I randomly sign up for a race I’ll have reason to visit!
- Paris, France. Last year, I had my first trip to Europe and I went to Paris, the place I dreamed of going my entire life. Let me just say that I wish I could have planned the trip all over again and made sure that there was enough time to SLEEP and RUN! I heard from Black Girls Run that they have a big Half Marathon, and it would be great to go one day…
- The Countryside, anywhere! I’m a city girl, but I really love running through nature and being in a more low-key setting to run. Any suggestions for a great race in the countryside? I’d love to sign up!
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| Me near Notre Dame in Paris |
What’s on your running bucket list? And do you have any special plans for Memorial Day weekend? I hope you enjoy it!
love running in Central Park! of course I did it in the spring when everything was in full bloom! and I’m partial to DC of course 😉
you need to hit up the DC trifecta when you plan that DC run so we can meet up! 🙂
I would love to meet you guys!!
I’m a west coaster, so running in Central Park sounds pretty awesome to me. I’d love to do it in the spring.
It’s beautiful! I couldn’t believe how packed it was when I ran on a cold winter morning!
Oh you have to do a DC race! It’s really so cool to run by all of the monuments and the National Mall. Rock and roll USA in March??
Hmm Rock and Roll was one I had my eye on…I’d love to do be able to do it next year!
Central park is one of those that I think would be really cool too. I did DC for the Cherry Blossom, and it was really cool.
Paris has seemed to be a popular one on the list today. I visited there a few years ago and it was great. You could to the Marine Corp in D.C. then go to San Francisco to run the Women’s Nike Marathon to get the Tiffany’s necklace:)
If the Women’s NIke Race fell on the right weekend I would’ve really tried to make it to San Fran this year! Yeah, I had no idea so many people wanted to run in Paris!
I’m with you on the countryside. If I’m going to race outside of DC, I don’t really want to be in just another big city. Nike was pretty great, but so was RNR DC and it’s cheaper and easier to get in.
Paris seems to be a popular one. I have visited there a few years ago and it was great! You should run the Marine Corp in D.C. then go to San Francisco to run the Women’s Nike Marathon to get the Tiffany’s necklace:)
Oh yea I’d take countryside over city running anytime. Though that might just be b/c I always feel as though everyone in their cars, etc are judging me haha..Completely untrue but I still can’t get over it lol
It’s great to get away from it all! If they’re judging it’s because they wish they could do it!
San Francisco is on my list too! And if you want a country race you should go to Lancaster PA – it’s Amish country so not only will you have tons of farms and pretty rolling hills to run through, you’ll have yummy food to eat afterwards!
Ooh true, Lancaster isn’t far at all and would be scenic! I’ll have to try to find something!
You have some pretty nice choices but I may have to say the countryside is my favorite one. The beauty of the trees and grass is just breathtaking.
It just makes you forget about everything and really enjoy what’s around you in the moment…that’s crucial for me!
There’s so many great races here in DC. You’ll have trouble choosing which one (or ones) to run!
I would like to run along the Thames in London!
Oh I was able to go to London last summer, and I didn’t get to run there either! Love the Thames!
I just love running all by myself. So that’s at the top of my bucket list.
You’ve got some pretty amazing Places here. I went running in NY! It was so cold it kept me motivated to move. I’m from NC & it doesn’t get that cold here, haha. I’m stopping by from SITS & I hope your having a great day!
Thanks for visiting Leslie! Gosh, it must be nice to run in North Carolina…I’ve gotta add that to my list too!
Yes – come to DC for a race! It’s so scenic!
I just gotta figure out what to choose!
I’m visiting from the Friday Five link up (belatedly) and that’s a great list! I volunterred at the Nike race in DC this year and it was a great experience 🙂 I’m sure running it would be even better. I’m hoping to be able to do that one next year.
I wish I had been a runner when I was in Europe. I regret not running there! I’d love to run in Scotland!