Today's run was about filling in the gaps. I have run in Central park, lots of times. I've done multiple races in the park, but every time I'm there, we run the loop in the center. There are multiple access roads into the park that were being ignored. I didn't have too much time and the park is relatively close to my house, so it felt like a good time to finish off the park. Even though NYC loves Central Park, we also can't be bothered to drive all the way around it. The park runs 50 City blocks, from 60th street up to 110 street. There are 4 roads that cut though the park to connect the east and west sides. It is pretty amazing how well they disguise these roads from the park. They as sunken below park level or bordered by large brick walls with large trees growing near. In the park you almost don't even notice the roads, even when you cross it on a bridge. Today I ran these roads too. Being on the road is the opposite effect. You can defiantly tell the park is all around you, but you are trapped with the cars, the trees peaking out from above the large walls tease and taunt you to come in the park, but there is no access to the park from these roads. It's almost frustrating to be on them. So near but out of reach.
Time: 7 pm
Distance: 8.47 miles
Time: 1:10:57
Music: Cabaret
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