Hello and happy Monday from a still very snowy Iceland!
It has been snowing like crazy this weekend and I have officially decided the weather in Iceland is completely confused!
Luckily for both mine and H’s sanity we had a brief break in the snow storm on Sunday and I was able to get out for a run. Running is my de-stress time so when I don’t get my runs in I tend to become a bit unbearable to live with.
I just love having my running path along the water. I can’t wait for summer when I will get to use these paths more than once every few weeks.
While I was out on my snowy run I started thinking about the places I have gone for a run and which ones were my favorites. I always try and go for at least a quick run whenever I am traveling, I think its a great way to explore the area and get your work out in. It took me a bit to narrow it down but here are my three favorite running paths, besides Iceland and Oregon of course.
1. Paris, France
When I spent a week in the Paris countryside I stayed right along the river that ran through the town. The running path took you along the river a few miles out to the countryside and it was absolutely gorgeous.
This part of the pathway reminded me of what I imagine the entrance to the Secret Garden would look like. I am so glad I packed my running shoes on this trip!
2. Sydney, Australia
During my 4 months in Australia my roommate and I found some beautiful running trails. My favorite ones were when we could see the Sydney skyline and ocean in the distance.
You would almost always see the harbor filled with sailboats as well and I thought they looked so beautiful gliding across the water. Oh how I miss Australia.
3. Naxos, Greece
H and I spent 5 relaxing days in the beautiful Greek island of Naxos and during our time we stayed at a hotel right on the beach. It was as amazing as it sounds. Since we were right next to the beach I couldn’t pass up the chance to get out for a few morning runs.
I headed out every morning we were in Naxos for a run along the beach with the gorgeous sunrise lighting my way. It was heaven!
For now I will continue to day dream about warmer runs while I continue to power through the snow. I can’t wait tell the snow is gone and my running trails in Iceland go back to looking like this.
Iceland you can decided its time for Spring now!
Question of the day?
What’s your favorite place to run?
