I was in New York on business the last 3 days. I had a speed work session scheduled for Tuesday morning. I had decided before I left Boston that I wanted to run outside in the city rather than indoors on a treadmill. Luckily enough, my hotel was only 2 blocks south of Central Park. So, I decided I would get up early Tuesday morning and do my work out in Central Park.
Monday morning’s run before I left for New York was brutally cold as it was only 14 o when I went out for my 6 miler. I was pleasantly surprised when I stepped out of the Wellington Hotel to a balmy 30o . I entered the park on the southern end taking Park Drive along the west side of the park up past Tavern on the Green. Tavern on the Green was originally the Sheepfold that housed the sheep that grazed Sheep Meadow built in 1870. It became a restaurant as part of a 1934 renovation of the park. Tavern on the Green is known for being frequented by prominent actors, musicians, politicians, and writers.
I passed the softball fields and headed up towards the lake. As I passed the lake and neared 81st St. it was time to turn around and head back to the start. I have to say for 6:00 am it was relatively crowded on the route. There were people of all fitness levels. Some were running with their dog. Some with friends. They were running at all different paces. I felt so comfortable with my own pace that I was able to just zone out and run. I walked a little bit after finishing my run just taking in the sites on the southern end of the park. It is quite an oasis there in the middle of Manhattan. I wished I had a longer run. With my taking over New York as the real estate dealmaker, I will probably get a few more chances to run in Central Park. I will have to try and make sure it is on days when I have a longer run scheduled so I can see more of the park.
There is one bit of trivia that interested me about Central Park. As most people know, it was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. There is a connection with Boston because Olmstead also designed Boston's Emerald Necklace. The Boston Athletic Association’s Half Marathon route runs through part of the Emerald Necklace. So there is even a connection between the B.A.A. and Central Park. I am including a link to the Central Park Runner’s map. If you ever are in NYC and want to run in the park this is a great map to use for your run.
Monday morning’s run before I left for New York was brutally cold as it was only 14 o when I went out for my 6 miler. I was pleasantly surprised when I stepped out of the Wellington Hotel to a balmy 30o . I entered the park on the southern end taking Park Drive along the west side of the park up past Tavern on the Green. Tavern on the Green was originally the Sheepfold that housed the sheep that grazed Sheep Meadow built in 1870. It became a restaurant as part of a 1934 renovation of the park. Tavern on the Green is known for being frequented by prominent actors, musicians, politicians, and writers.
I passed the softball fields and headed up towards the lake. As I passed the lake and neared 81st St. it was time to turn around and head back to the start. I have to say for 6:00 am it was relatively crowded on the route. There were people of all fitness levels. Some were running with their dog. Some with friends. They were running at all different paces. I felt so comfortable with my own pace that I was able to just zone out and run. I walked a little bit after finishing my run just taking in the sites on the southern end of the park. It is quite an oasis there in the middle of Manhattan. I wished I had a longer run. With my taking over New York as the real estate dealmaker, I will probably get a few more chances to run in Central Park. I will have to try and make sure it is on days when I have a longer run scheduled so I can see more of the park.
There is one bit of trivia that interested me about Central Park. As most people know, it was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. There is a connection with Boston because Olmstead also designed Boston's Emerald Necklace. The Boston Athletic Association’s Half Marathon route runs through part of the Emerald Necklace. So there is even a connection between the B.A.A. and Central Park. I am including a link to the Central Park Runner’s map. If you ever are in NYC and want to run in the park this is a great map to use for your run.
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