Comments on: Running Around the World http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/ Unconventional Strategies for Life, Work, and Travel Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:26:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Rich Cook http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-11618 Rich Cook Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:17:01 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/#comment-11618 I just returned from Brazil and although I'm not a runner (yet) I saw lots of people running (and biking, walking, skating, moving) along the beach roads of Copacabana and Impanema beaches. There is a nice wide path next to the road and across a formidable curb. Running in any kind of weather along these icon beaches would have to be fantastic. Next time I'm there, I'll be a runner and will enjoy them myself (as well as your recommended cities, as I travel). I just returned from Brazil and although I’m not a runner (yet) I saw lots of people running (and biking, walking, skating, moving) along the beach roads of Copacabana and Impanema beaches. There is a nice wide path next to the road and across a formidable curb. Running in any kind of weather along these icon beaches would have to be fantastic. Next time I’m there, I’ll be a runner and will enjoy them myself (as well as your recommended cities, as I travel).

]]> By: Mariana http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-11593 Mariana Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:18:38 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/#comment-11593 Most European cities are great for running, but my favorite is Zurich: a beautiful setting (both architecture and landscape) and a straight, runner-friendly path from the old town to the lake. Also, the motorists are so friendly one rarely needs to stop! Most European cities are great for running, but my favorite is Zurich: a beautiful setting (both architecture and landscape) and a straight, runner-friendly path from the old town to the lake. Also, the motorists are so friendly one rarely needs to stop!

]]> By: Ross http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-11575 Ross Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:01:10 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/#comment-11575 I thought that it would be very difficult to travel and see things as well as keep up the running. It definitely gets easier. While it is more work than at home, that's why you run isn't it :) I thought that it would be very difficult to travel and see things as well as keep up the running. It definitely gets easier. While it is more work than at home, that’s why you run isn’t it :)

]]> By: Jeff Rutsch http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-11558 Jeff Rutsch Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:15:49 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/#comment-11558 And I think you all are just too hard-core for me. I'm in good shape and I walk around all the time. However, just the process of traveling and exploring a city involves so much walking, it can start taxing my legs. I imagine that running, on top of that, would force me to take every third day off just lying around in bed. I'm extremely tall and maybe that doesn't help, though. And I think you all are just too hard-core for me. I’m in good shape and I walk around all the time. However, just the process of traveling and exploring a city involves so much walking, it can start taxing my legs.

I imagine that running, on top of that, would force me to take every third day off just lying around in bed.

I’m extremely tall and maybe that doesn’t help, though.

]]> By: Ryan Stackhouse http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-11540 Ryan Stackhouse Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:30:41 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/#comment-11540 Hi Chris, I also like to pack my running shoes and check out the neighborhoods, etc. where I travel. I find something fun in setting up my Ipod to a "soundtrack" to where I'm at and then going out jogging. Thanks for the inspiration with your travels, along with the great ideas that we can take with us. Cheers, Ryan Hi Chris,

I also like to pack my running shoes and check out the neighborhoods, etc. where I travel. I find something fun in setting up my Ipod to a “soundtrack” to where I’m at and then going out jogging. Thanks for the inspiration with your travels, along with the great ideas that we can take with us. Cheers,

Ryan

]]> By: Ola http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-11522 Ola Sun, 02 Aug 2009 09:32:12 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/#comment-11522 I've been a dedicated runner for only four months, but this article has left me drooling! :) I’ve been a dedicated runner for only four months, but this article has left me drooling! :)

]]> By: Jason Olshefsky http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-11506 Jason Olshefsky Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:51:09 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/#comment-11506 Actually, it's even more low-tech than you say: you don't need the shoes. I got back to running after a 10-year hiatus from pain after every run by trying barefoot running ... it's been about 2 years now and I typically do about 20 miles a week. Actually, it’s even more low-tech than you say: you don’t need the shoes. I got back to running after a 10-year hiatus from pain after every run by trying barefoot running … it’s been about 2 years now and I typically do about 20 miles a week.

]]> By: Colin Wright http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-11494 Colin Wright Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:34:03 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/#comment-11494 One more vote for Vibram Five Fingers. I've just started working them into my routine, and I can already tell a difference in the tensile strength and responsiveness of my calves and arches. The main reason I wanted to try them was because of my dedication to minimalism...I'm going to be going around the world with just a carry-on bag, so my workout shoes would take up a SIGNIFICANT amount of space. Both Vibram shoes can fit in the space that one of my old workout shoes would have taken up, while leaving room for a pair of Rainbow flip-flops, to boot! Definitely worth checking out :) One more vote for Vibram Five Fingers. I’ve just started working them into my routine, and I can already tell a difference in the tensile strength and responsiveness of my calves and arches.

The main reason I wanted to try them was because of my dedication to minimalism…I’m going to be going around the world with just a carry-on bag, so my workout shoes would take up a SIGNIFICANT amount of space. Both Vibram shoes can fit in the space that one of my old workout shoes would have taken up, while leaving room for a pair of Rainbow flip-flops, to boot!

Definitely worth checking out :)

]]> By: Devon http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-11493 Devon Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:53:18 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/#comment-11493 Hey Chris, I loved that Cape Town was your favorite running city. I lived in Cape Town and started back running seriously when I was there and I haven't quite since. In fact, now I am an ultrarunner (and I was curious to find that we both know Jove, he and I use to run a bunch together in Seattle). One of my other fav running cities in Edinburgh, Scotland. That is where I ran my first marathon. I have run in many other countries now and always find it a great way to ground myself wherever I go and explore new places! Awesome! Hey Chris,
I loved that Cape Town was your favorite running city. I lived in Cape Town and started back running seriously when I was there and I haven’t quite since. In fact, now I am an ultrarunner (and I was curious to find that we both know Jove, he and I use to run a bunch together in Seattle). One of my other fav running cities in Edinburgh, Scotland. That is where I ran my first marathon. I have run in many other countries now and always find it a great way to ground myself wherever I go and explore new places!

Awesome!

]]> By: Ross http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-11489 Ross Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:39:25 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/running-around-the-world/#comment-11489 I'm in Australia at the moment and trying to run as much as I can. I've just signed up for the City 2 Surf and am excited to run it with about 70,000 other people. Those that have run in the Five Fingers, do you run on concrete and how long do they take to get used to? I second that about running in Sydney. The harbour is picturesque and there is quite the running culture here. I’m in Australia at the moment and trying to run as much as I can. I’ve just signed up for the City 2 Surf and am excited to run it with about 70,000 other people.

Those that have run in the Five Fingers, do you run on concrete and how long do they take to get used to?

I second that about running in Sydney. The harbour is picturesque and there is quite the running culture here.

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