MapMyRun Community - Running Routes

Importing Google files

cycliste1961 — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 08:24:29 -0500

The steps for importing a .kmz is simple, but everytime it gives me a "format not recognizable" error. Has anyone been successful at importing Google Earth files?

a quick question

ashley1984 — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:43:29 -0500

I was wondering if anyone in the Rockland massachusetts area knows of a place where there is a bunch of stairs or a really big hill that i could do sprint and interval training at? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciacted, thanks.

4-8 mi runs in Paris

adolinajec — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:43:08 -0500

I'm headed to Paris in October and will be staying blocks from the eiffel tower. Can anyone recommend some 4-8mi routes nearby?

3 to 5 miles running routes needed at toronto, canada

see2look2 — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:26:03 -0500

hi, i'll be travelling to toronto for 2 weeks. As i've signed up for half marathon, I do not want to miss any training. Is there any recommended running routes around Union Station?

Stop Lights and Crossing Streets

kaitlin307 — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:57:55 -0500

I've been trying out other people's routes, which has been a lot of fun, but it is really irritating when I have to wait to cross busy intersections (Sometimes I have to wait over a minute and I don't want to rest like this). What does everyone do when they have to wait?

A Good Hill for HIll Repeats in or near North Andover, MA

anabrea — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:32:49 -0500

Hi guys.

Getting ready to do my very first hill repeats workout in two days, and I haven't located a good hill, inclined enough and long enough, not on a very high traffic road that I can do this on. I don't know if a trail hill would be good for my first time, and I know I can do it on the Treadmill but if possible would like to do it on a real hill. Anyone has found such a hill around town?

Sore ankles and hip.

ksmilebby — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:35:14 -0500

I have been running for a while about 2-4 miles a day. I got a new pair of asics with extra gel. The other day I went running and my ankles started to really kill me and my one hip has been getting sore. I'm basically training for cross country which is in a month. Any tips or suggestions?

Random routes - top tip

Bendy — Sun, 17 May 2009 10:58:46 -0500

I don't plan my weekend routes - and it makes it much more interesting.

I run for 45 mins to an hour, then turn around, and run back - just running wherever I feel like, take this turn, take that turn - explore a new place...

What could be simpler?

It keeps me focused, it makes it less boring, and it improves my memory :o) + I get to learn lots about the area where I live - and sometimes I go for a walk or cycle another day, with my wife, along some of the scenic routes I have found.

Looking for 5+ in Osage Beach, MO

hlfreund10 — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:49:55 -0500

I'm visiting Osage Beach, MO in about 3 weeks, and I'm looking for a nice 5+ miler in the area....willing to drive to get there. Would love a good trail run. :)

Thanks!

3-5 in Annapolis?

MrsSmisher — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:26:25 -0500

I'll be in Annapolis for Memorial Day weekend and would love to try and get a run in, since if I don't it will be four days without a run and that might kill me!

I think I'll be in the downtown area (we'll be on a boat, not sure where the marina is, but the owners walk into town every day...and my memory of Annapolis is that it isn't that big).

TIA!

Could you recommend some outdoor tracks in Chicago (North Side) to train?

josephbtota — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:00:07 -0500

I'm looking to do some training on an outdoor track. I wanted to check to see if anyone knows of tracks in Chicago that offer free access. I live on the northside.

Thanks for your help...

Moving to Vegas and looking for running routes in the Aliante Area

konan1911 — Tue, 05 May 2009 07:26:53 -0500

Hello,

I am a moving to vegas in a few weeks and i have recently become fascinated with the challenge of running. I never liked running before but since i started working out more consistently and taking a bootcamp class that focuses on running i have become slightly addicted to it.

I ran my first 5k race a month ago and i liked the challenge once again. Now i am trying to find some areas in vegas to run and also possibly a running club.

Thank you!

Nike+

jodaddy — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:37:17 -0600

I'm looking into the Nike+ system but I'm unsure how it works. When you download it to your computer, does it map out your run or just give stats about distance and pace? Also, is it accurate? If you have the system, I would appreciate your feedback.

Need an 11 mile route while visiting dowtown Denver

PortlandRunnerErinC — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:56:10 -0600

Hello!

I will be visiting Denver at a conference. I'm trying to map an 11 mile run from downtown near Curtis St. Any great running route suggestions? Would love to see some of downtown and City Park.

Thanks!

Timing Points / Checkpoints

georgieb82 — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:19:13 -0500

Hi All,

First time poster, casual user.

I've decided to map my walk to work - 5 miles of rural lanes. I can obvoiusly put in my start time and duration to my workout but can i put in timing points so i can assess my split times on sections?

I hope this is clear, i'm not into running (yet) and not sure if the terminology is correct.

Thanks in advance

George

Looking for a 7 Miler on KAUAI

crazymarmot — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:06:12 -0500

My wife and I are headed to Kauai on Friday and we have a 7 miler this weekend. We're looking for recomendations on a relatively safe and scenic route along the shoreline. We're staying on the the North Shore so that area would be ideal though we're willing to take a drive.

One I'm considering is Anini Beach Road. Can anyone offer any feedback on this route or any other location they think would be great. Thanks!!

Why are the miles incorrect?

Indianspringsguy — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:03:14 -0600

Every single route I have mapped has incorrect mileage, specifically too high. If we get a certified 5 mile route,MapMyRun will compute it as 5.4 or thereabouts. Is the correct conversion factor for North America being used? Typically converting long/slats will create incorrect mileage when the wrong factors are used. I have mapped for years and seen this type of thing happen with incorrect software or wrong flattening projection methods. Maybe it is as simple as making a comparison ratio between actual and MapMyRun results and averaging the results.

San Antonio Runs

jbangilan — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:58:49 -0500

I am looking for a scenic run in San Antonio. I am looking to parks and routes on the west side? Any suggestions?

Running from I-395 in Virginia into DC

stootz — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:17:27 -0600

I live in Fairlington, along I-395 in Virginia and am looking at running to and from work once or twice a week into DC near L'Enfant metro stop. Does anybody know if it is difficult to cross the 14th Street Bridge, and exactly what route would I take? Thanks in advance

Running from I-395 in Virginia into DC

stootz — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:17:27 -0600

MapMyRun and Trail Running

polynesianmetal — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:22:30 -0600

I don't run on the street, I run trails. Map quest don't do trails so... this pretty much sucks.

Stair Routes

caroline.cahill — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:42:13 -0600

Does anyone know of great places to run stairs? Stadiums or other places that are open to the public would be best. I'm looking to mix it up a bit and I think stairs might be the way to go. I'm looking specifically for NYC area, but if you know some in other areas, might as well post them to benefit everyone!

Thanks!

Running in Shreveport, LA

fairyfeet — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:31:15 -0500

I am headed to Shreveport this weekend and am looking for a decent run (8-10 miles). Are there any runs that are not just through neighborhoods and not right along the highway (I'm thinking of the Clyde Fant trail)? I haven't been to Shreveport since they built the riverfront area on the Bossier side, so if anyone has info on that area and if it is okay for running, that would be helpful too. Any other nice trails in or near Shreveport? Thanks.

vacation in Marco Island

robynm73 — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:22:07 -0500

I am travelling to marco island florida for the first time and need to do a 6 mile run from the house we are renting. I have mapped a run but I'm not sure if the main road San Marco Road is ok to be running on?? Does anyone know this area, is that a highway or just a main road? Any information would be great!

Edit and Save Other User's routes as your own

sshissler — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:37:35 -0500

Hi folks, I am new to the website just today and I'm finding it really valuable. I was curious if there was a way to view/edit another user's route. Let me explain...

We have a beautiful lake in our immediate area that I think other's must have mapped using a GPS because you cannot see the sidewalks in the satellite view because of the trees. I wanted to just see the route around the Lake, but no one has done that. Then, add to that my jog from my home to the lake.

Is there any way to do that?

Thanks!

- Steve

Looking for Chicago Route

mollyfulton — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:43:25 -0500

Traveling to Chicago for the 1st time on business. Looking for a safe 3-4 mile route downtown - maybe around Grant Park? Suggestons? Thanks!!

Running trails in and around Fairfax/Reston/Chantilly Virginia

trance77 — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:44:11 -0500

Does anyone in the Fairfax/Reston/Chantilly areas of northern Virginia know of any quality, kind of long(5-10-15 miles), running routes/trails that are off road?

thanks

Stoevers Dam, Lebanon, Pa!

mts08 — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:01:59 -0500

Does anyone know how many miles the path around the lake at Stoevers Dam is? I've heard 2, but I'm not sure.

Thanks!

Running Vancouver

Peponon — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:32:10 -0500

I'm going to be in Vancouver for seven days the second week of September. I pace 8.30 for 6-10 miles. What are the best places to run in the city (around Robson Sq)?

Route near Kansas City Airport

aggiezach — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:20:32 -0500

Howdy,

I'll be in Kansas City for work staying near the airport. I was hoping someone here could point me in the direction of a good route or two. I'll be running between 4 and 6 miles / day while I'm there so these don't have to be extremely long runs.

Thanks ,

Zach