This is a shot looking west across the reservoir in Central Park. It's a little over a mile and a half in circumference. If you time it just right, you can almost have the path all to yourself; almost, because it's nearly impossible to have this little slice of runner's heaven all to yourself. In the fall, the view is spectacular. Here's a shot facing south.
If the res is too short a distance for you, you'll want to run the loop: that's Central Park Drive, which if you take the long way is just a smidge over 6 miles. Unlike the res, the loop offers hills, flats and a great opportunity for people watching. Beware of cyclists, roller-bladers (yes, they still exist), and parents pushing speeding baby carriages.
Today's workout:
-100 KB high-pulls
-DB thrusters (8x2)
-dips (6x10)
Hey, is that the place they shot some scenes of "Marathon Man" w Dustin Hoffman and some of "The Devil's Advocate" too?
ReplyDeleteNice pics anyways --- I didn't know you were a runner BTW.
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Fred
Yes, Fred. There was a Marathon Man scene shot at the reservoir pump house.
ReplyDeleteI run, but I wouldn't call myself a runner.:)
Great post meguro! So I take it you live near there? Mrs Sandman and I visited NYC several years ago - we'd love to come back some time...
ReplyDeleteNear is a relative term.:) The park is worth a visit, even if just to snap pictures. These days, I run along the East River.
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