Whether your daily routine is to run five miles, or running is just a new found hobby, your mind is probably mulling over which route to conquer next. It's important to find a hospitable path where car fumes and crowds of hair-sprayed women walking Chihuahuas can be avoided. In the warm and spacious city of Los Angeles, you need the perfect place to embark on a run that will capture the serenity, beauty and open-air culture of Los Angeles, while avoiding the city's chaos.
We all know that the streets of LA are afflicted with drivers who are on their phones illegally, not looking for pedestrians, bikers, and especially runners. So be safe with your running routes, and make sure the weather is the only factor you have to worry about. If you're fortunate enough to live in LA where the weather is generous to runners all year round, take advantage of it.The following links are here to help you on a new running escapade.
Running Resources
- Three Standout Routes:
- • Santa Monica Beach - For a route bordering the charm of Santa Monica Beach, embark on a seven-mile run along the coast where you're bound to breeze through some refreshingly cool current winds. Here are the details: www.run.com
- • Beverly Hills Loop - Whether you are exploring the town or looking for a new city running route, the Beverly Hills Loop is a 6.1 mile run worth touring. Click below to see where the route begins: www.mapmyrun.com
- • Autrey Loop - For a more rural experience, make your way to the forested and picturesque Griffith Park where you can run the 5.5 mile Autrey Loop: www.mapmyrun.com
- Running Maps:
- Maps can help you visualize your run, and some even allow you to create your own run, with mile count and all.
- • Run the Planet: www.runtheplanet.com
- • Affiliate of Run the Planet for more extensive details: www.run.com
- • Map My Run: www.mapmyrun.com
- Running Groups and Clubs:
- • Los Angeles Leggers - This organization for both walkers and runners attracts people of all levels who seek to push one another to reach their goals. Additionally, the organization schedules various social events such as healthy breakfasts or a hike: www.laleggers.org
- • Los Angeles Roadrunners - This is the official training site for the LA Marathon: www.laroadrunners.com
- • Team in Training - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training (TNT) helps train for a numerous sports and activities. However, professionals are here to help you with your run. Not only are you getting healthy and active yourself, but you are also running for a cause: www.teamintraining.org
- Running Events:
- • Raceplace Online: Greater LA region: www.raceplace.com
- • Marathon Guide: www.marathonguide.com
- Running Gear:
- Lastly, make sure you have the right shoes for your feet and stride. I know, I know, great shoes demand more cash, but trust me, your body will thank you later.
- • Phidippides Encino: www.phidippidesencino.com
- • Running Shoes: www.runningshoes.com
- • Brooks Running Shoes: www.brooksrunning.com
