The Little Things
July 29, 2015

When I was in NYC back in 2012, one of the things I really wanted to do, but didn’t have time for, was a run in Central Park. So, this is an activity that topped my list when I traveled to NYC this past week! My parents both ran with me, which was fun, and definitely made it enjoyable.

We went after a long day of touring the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and walking all over the city, but I felt energized as soon as I entered the park. On running blogs I’ve read for the past few years, I heard quite a bit about the Bridle Path, so my goal was to run on that. I loved being able to run on a softer pathway, and immediately felt jealous of the trees, the path, and all the people watching that the park has! I definitely don’t have the opportunity to run in anything like that!

NYC running Central Park Bridle Path

Seriously- how pretty is that?

We passed a lot of great things as well once I left the Bridle Path, and it was fun to explore while running! I passed the spot where they filmed the theme song for Friends, but I guess that they replaced the fountain a few years ago? I think it still counts!

Friends Fountain NYC Central Park

Then I passed by the Bethesda Fountain, which I knew of only from movies I’d seen. It was absolutely beautiful! Right behind where I was standing a man was playing songs on his cello, and they echoed around in beautiful melodies. It made for a breathtaking moment.

Bethesda Fountain NYC Central Park

I ended my run with some time to just sit on a rock in the park and watch people walk by. I don’t think I could ever get sick of the people watching there. Running in Central Park was something that I wanted to do for the last few years, so I’m so glad I was able to fit it in on this visit!

NYC running Central Park

Now it’s your turn to share! Have you ever had the opportunity to run in Central Park? What’s one of your favorite ways to explore a city?

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4 responses to “The One With The Run in Central Park”

  1. Emilie says:
    July 29, 2015 at 10:30 am

    So fun! I am hoping now that my brother lives just outside NYC that I’ll be able to run in Central Park someday. Otherwise I’ll have to sign up for a race that runs through the park!

  2. Amanda says:
    July 29, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    I would love to run in Central Park! That would be so awesome. Maybe some day 🙂

    • littlethingscaroline@gmail.com says:
      July 29, 2015 at 7:03 pm

      I hope you get the chance one day! I wish I could run there regularly 🙂