A Winter's Run
Happy winter everyone! Last week, we had our first big snowfall of the year
here in New Haven. While it may
seem like a great time to stay inside and hibernate in front of the TV watching
old movies, the brisk cold weather also provides a great time to break out your
running shoes, hat and gloves and hit the streets for a run. Okay, maybe wait
until the plows come through and clear the streets, but when they do, New Haven
offers many unique and challenging runs.
My favorite run begins on Chapel Street near the Yale
Repertory Theatre. Head east
along Chapel Street towards the New Haven Green. You'll pass many boutiques and
may have to dodge a few holiday shoppers before getting out of the crowds. This area was transformed into a 1950's
college town in this past summer's blockbuster, Indiana Jones and the
Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - just something
to think about as you wiz past Starbucks, which was the scene of the bar where
Harrison Ford and Shia LaBeouf chatted just before the chase scene! You will pass by the New Haven green on
your left. When you hit Orange Street, make a left turn toward East Rock
Park. This is the longest
stretch of the run. You will pass through the
tree-lined streets of the East Rock area, and the Victorian homes where many of
your classmates may live. When you
finally reach East Rock Park, head left onto Cold Spring Street. For this quick four mile New Haven
loop, you will have reached the half way mark!
To head back towards downtown, take a left at Whitney
Avenue. The run gets a little easier
here when you hit a slight downhill slope. On your right, watch out for the Yale University Peabody
Museum of Natural History. When
you cross Trumbull Street, take a slight right onto Temple. At Wall Street, make another right. As
you pass by the Law School, you may get a few quizzical looks for battling this
cold air in running clothes! When
you hit York Street, make a left. You will pass the famous Mory's on the right
and the Publick Cup. You may want to stop in for a hot cup of joe or to
warm your toes and fingers! If you
want to continue, keep going on York until you hit Chapel! Your four mile
adventure has come to a close. It was not the most challenging run in New
Haven, but hey, it is only 25 degrees outside...