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Just to vent - nowhere to run (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by Number1@lemmy.world to c/running@lemmy.world

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Used to be an avid runner, ran plenty of 5K's up to marathons and then got into the ultra scene and ran everything up to and including 100 milers

Just moved in the middle of nowhere and this is nothing but farms. No pavement or dirt roads to run on either. I have a park with a half mile loop about 20 min. out and that's it.

Its nice being out where I am but sucks not having a place to run.

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[–] haelusnovak@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

As someone who totally fell off the running boat when I moved to an urban location without sidewalks, make the effort to go that extra 20 mins to the half-mile loop. You'll thank yourself. 😭

[–] Arrakis@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

If you can, get friendly with your local farmer. They may welcome someone running around the farm's perimeter to spot any issues like broken fences.

[–] emcon_delta@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Man, I miss living in a rural area where you can safely road run in the countryside. Where did you move, OP? I bet there's great routes that you just haven't discovered yet.

[–] BreakNeckJim@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I feel for you, I used to live in a very mountainous and beautiful area but now I'm in an area with nothing much to look at while running and I have found it's really made running feel more like a chore again :/

[–] Number1@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Sorry to hear that. Living in the mountains around trails sounds like a dream

[–] Invader753@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

Wow that really sucks. Are there any creeks or ditches to run along? Maybe it's time to get some trail shoes and make your own trails.