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Hi! My name is Ken. I'm going to periodically write about running, writing, and a number of other topics. Please feel free to read my posts and provide your comments. If you have a question about any topic, leave a message and I'll try to help you get the information you're looking for. Thanks for stopping by. I hope to see you again soon.



Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Great Running Weather in September


September is one of my favorite months to run. It has days that are moderately hot and humid, but the slightly cooler weather has started to appear, which makes for some great running and racing. I took a walk outside my office today and took several pictures of Bushnell Park in Hartford, CT to show you the area I start all my weekday runs from.   Ninety-nine percent of the time, I head for the Connecticut River approximately a quarter of a mile from my office due east. There is a long biking/walking paved path that is fun to run on. It's decorated with a number of Lincoln statues that add to the overall experience.  Off the paved path, there are dirt trails that travel through Riverside Park in Hartford. You can even cross the Connecticut River via a railroad bridge just north of the Buckley Bridge, which Route 84 crosses over the river. There are four bridges that we cross back and forth over the river on our various running courses. The other two bridges are the Charter Oak Bridge and the Founders Bridge.

So if you're ever in Hartford, head down to the Connecticut River and you'll find some great places to explore. Has anyone been to Hartford?

Ken

7 comments:

  1. Sounds like a great place to run. :) I haven't been to CT before, but if I ever get a chance to visit that'll be a nice place for a jog.
    -Lily

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  2. Hey Lily,

    If you check out some of my older posts, there's a picture of some of my running buddies standing on the railroad bridge looking over the river. It's really a great spot and occasionally we'll actually see the train slowly pass by. Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. Haven't been, but bring back "The Whale" and I'll stop by Hartford for sure.

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  4. Hey Brent,

    I don't think we'll ever see "The Whale" back in Hartford, or in Connecticut. I'm curious about your interest in the Whalers. Are you a big hockey fan?

    Ken

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  5. Haven't been, but you just put it on my radar.

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  6. LG,

    Hope you get a chance to check out this area. I think you'd really like the trails along the Connecticut River.

    Ken

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  7. I'm too far away from the States, about 22 hours by flight, if I'm correct. :-)

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