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

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Thought about something like that - Just need to figure out how to get that convo started

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Don't want to give out my location but roads around me are all 55+ now with people pushing 70... Not sure if I am brave enough to run even in the ditches

I checked Strava heat map, Garmin connect maps and hiking app with no luck:( but I'm happy to hear more suggestions

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year 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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year 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. 😭