{"id":7681,"date":"2011-08-22T04:30:33","date_gmt":"2011-08-22T11:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=7681"},"modified":"2011-08-22T04:30:33","modified_gmt":"2011-08-22T11:30:33","slug":"feelgood-fitness-3-great-cities-for-jogging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/feelgood-fitness-3-great-cities-for-jogging\/","title":{"rendered":"Feelgood Fitness: 3 Great Cities for Jogging"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you’re an avid runner<\/a>, then there’s probably nothing better than jogging through the streets of a city as the sun rises. Early morning jogs are a great way to get the heart pumping, and this is a time when you can collect your thoughts for that busy day ahead. City running is one of the best ways to explore a new or a familiar city, so with this in mind here are three of my favourite cities to run in.<\/p>\n

Cities can be vibrant, busy places that never sleep. The sights, sounds, and indeed smells, of a new city can be exhilarating, and what better way to explore than to go out for a jog before everyone else is up and about? If you happen to be around Capitol Hill in Washington DC at around 5.30am, for example, you’ll witness a plethora of high powered businessmen and politicians taking a jog to prepare for their day ahead. In fact, this is probably where a lot of big business decisions are made.<\/p>\n

It’s not simply about clearing the mind. City jogging is also one of the quickest ways to explore a new city and is one of the best ways to overcome jet lag. As you are pounding the pavement or pathways you can familiarize yourself with landmarks which are a great way to get your bearings. So now that I have convinced you that there is nothing better than city running, I want to share with you three of my favourite cities to go for a jog.<\/p>\n

Washington DC<\/h3>\n

Washington DC is a great place to go for a jog, so set your alarm, put on your running shoes and give it a go. There are many guide books telling you some of the best places to run, and you can also find out some good information on the internet. It is a clean city with expansive tree lined pathways that are reasonably flat so you can keep a good pace.<\/p>\n

Suggested Route:<\/strong> The National Mall is around 2.5 kms in length and passes some of the most iconic buildings that Washington has to offer. It stretches between Independence and Constitution Avenues and is great if you have a penchant for architecture and history.<\/p>\n

New York City<\/h3>\n

Ah! New York, New York! It truly is an awe-inspiring place, but forget trying to pound the streets. The real place to head is Central Park. Right in the centre of down town Manhattan, it covers an area of 843 acres and is an oasis of woodland and water. As you enter the park there are several marked running routes depending upon how far you’re looking to run. These are some of the best:<\/p>\n