Welcome back to another edition of Fit Five Friday! Today, we’re talking about places you want to run. So let’s embark on a virtual journey to five breathtaking destinations where I’m itching to lace up my running shoes and hit the ground running. From exotic coastlines to picturesque countryside, I think these locations would be great places to both vacation and run.
Fit Five Friday – Five Places I want to Run
1. Maui, Hawaii: Hawaii has been on my bucketl list for a while – so why not run while I’m there, right? Picture yourself running along the sun-kissed shores of Maui, with the gentle sound of waves crashing against the golden sand. Whether you’re exploring the lush trails of Haleakalā National Park or tracing the scenic coastline along the Hana Highway, Maui offers a paradise for runners seeking both tranquility and tropical beauty.
2. Big Sur, California, USA: While I’ve driven and hiked along the beautiful coastline of California I haven’t run there. Running the winding roads that hug the cliffsides and taking in the breathtaking panoramas of the Pacific Ocean seems like a winning combination!
3. Lake District, England: Tucked in the northwest corner of England, the Lake District beckons with its rolling hills, shimmering lakes, and quaint villages. Although I haven’t done much trail running, I think it would be hard to not want to explore the network of trails that wind through this UNESCO World Heritage site.
4. Vancouver, Canada: I got to briefly visit Vancouver last summer, as it was the port we sailed out of for our Alaskan cruise. In the brief time we were there I instantly fell in love with the natural beauty and charm of this vibrant city. I’d love to get back there to spend more time and take a run along the scenic seawall that encircles Stanley Park – great views of the city skyline and snow-capped mountains in the distance. I’d also like to explore the Pacific Spirit Regional Park for a peaceful run amidst towering trees and babbling creeks.
5. Côte d’Azur, France: It’s been years since I’ve been in the south of France – and when I was there I wasn’t a runner. How amazing would it be to run along the stunning coastline of the Côte d’Azur with views of the sparkling Mediterranean Sea stretching out before you – need I say more?!
I could certainly go on and on, but I stop there! So many places so little time 🙂
Where would you like to run?
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I would love to run any of these places — great list! While I’ve been to Big Sur, like you, I have only hiked and driven there.
yes yes on ALL these places.
I went to school in the south of France my junior year of college.
I would love to run ALL of these places! Hawaii has been on my list for while as well. Hopefully in the next few years I can check that one off!
These all sound so amazing! I would love to run in any part of Europe! And I’ve been in Maui, but haven’t run there. Ireland would be so gorgeous, too, on the cliffs, by the sea.
Those are fun places to run! I also went to Vancouver after my cruise in Alaska but didn’t run there. I was only there for less than 24 hours and it wan’t enough time.
I loved running in Maui, Vancouver (especially Stanley Park) and Big Sur (holy hills!). I want to run… everywhere! But right about now, I’d take anywhere that wasn’t snowing – LOL
I loved running in Vancouver when a conference took me there many years ago.