Sometimes the hardest thing about traveling in the RV is keeping up with any type of a fitness routine. You don't know an area, you don't know if a running route would be safe or even pleasant, you don't know mile markers to know how far you are running, and so forth. Let alone not having a routine schedule that makes it easy to get into a habit of running on these days, bike on this day, swim on that day, etc. So we have just been tickled to death in having a couple of great runs on this trip so far.
First - in Titusville, FL: We thought running over a causeway bridge would be nice scenery. Our first choice was nixed when we realized it would drop us off in a "badging area" of Kennedy Space Center. Our second choice led us to a wonderful dirt trail through Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Post-run bonus? A gorgeous sunset standing on a swing bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway.
Second - Brunswick, GA: The easy choice was to go to Blythe Island Regional Park. But the wooded, dirt trails were unexpectedly peaceful and perfect - even on a cold day - the bitter winds were blocked by the trees.
Like Andy's cold-weather running outfit?
Post-run bonus? Wild white bunnies, another gorgeous sunset over water and watching the Coast Guard launch from the marina where we parked.
Third - St George, SC: Andy found a dirt road near the campground that allowed him to get a good five-mile run in.
During-run bonus? Andy didn't get attacked by vultures on his run - that dirt road was nicknamed "Buzzard Alley".
Most recently - Columbia, SC: The Three Rivers Greenway is a paved trail following the Congaree River. With it's undulating hills and weaving path it was a treat to run.
During-run bonus? The sweet smells of spring in bloom. Wow!
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