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Trail Runs
Does anyone do any off road trail running?
I used to do this all the time when I lived OOS, just wondering if anyone knows any good trails in South Shore Suffolk to run. TIA!
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Posted 5/19/13 12:39 PM  |
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racheK
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Re: Trail Runs
I do runs on a bridle path in Central Park. Its been ran on a lot but its still dirt. Definitely different.
I have no advice on locations in Suffolk but its definitely a nice change of pace. Its good for your body too (less impact and you end up going slower from what i hear).
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| Posted 5/19/13 1:13 PM |
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runlikethewind
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Re: Trail Runs
If you're near Babylon, try the path that goes to Belmont Park. It starts near the Babylon Grade School near the tennis courts. I believe it's about 5 miles round trip. If you add a loop around the park, it could be close to 6. There's actually a 10k race in that trail in August.
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| Posted 5/19/13 3:36 PM |
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NewlyMrs
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Re: Trail Runs
Posted by racheK
I do runs on a bridle path in Central Park. Its been ran on a lot but its still dirt. Definitely different.
I have no advice on locations in Suffolk but its definitely a nice change of pace. Its good for your body too (less impact and you end up going slower from what i hear).
Really slower? Why is that? All I've been doing have been trail runs, because it's convenient, & very enjoyable scenery too.
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| Posted 5/19/13 4:00 PM |
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CAMCaps
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Re: Trail Runs
Posted by NewlyMrs
Really slower? Why is that? All I've been doing have been trail runs, because it's convenient, & very enjoyable scenery too.
You are more likely to go slower if the terrain is uneven or if there are a lot of tree roots.
There is a town park 1/2 a mile from my house with a 5K course so I run there over the summer and do a 2 loops. It is nice because it is shady and much cooler!
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| Posted 5/19/13 7:36 PM |
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greenfreak
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Re: Trail Runs
My favorite place is Avalon in Stony Brook
http://www.avalonparkandpreserve.org/map-parkANDpreserve.html
I park where the yellow and green trail meet, go up the yellow trail for a full circuit and when I get to the car, I cut across the green trail and go up the opposite way to make it 3.2 miles.
There are long stretches of semi-flat ground but it's definitely hilly and twisty. Keeps it interesting. Running through the meadow you should do carefully where the grass is clumpy, don't want to twist an ankle.
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| Posted 5/21/13 3:38 PM |
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NewlyMrs
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Re: Trail Runs
Posted by CAMCaps
Posted by NewlyMrs
Really slower? Why is that? All I've been doing have been trail runs, because it's convenient, & very enjoyable scenery too.
You are more likely to go slower if the terrain is uneven or if there are a lot of tree roots.
There is a town park 1/2 a mile from my house with a 5K course so I run there over the summer and do a 2 loops. It is nice because it is shady and much cooler!
Makes sense. Mine is a 7mile loop around a lake, some small hills. Very scenic & enjoyable, safe, & partly shady.
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| Posted 5/21/13 3:47 PM |
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