#runcalifornia

[asshole-yogi]

I didnt want to run initially today but I did & Im glad. #run #runner #running #runcalifornia #cardio #fitness #moveyourbody #nikerunning #nikeplus

[tomem00]

Make it happen ... thoughtfully ... www.tomem.com.au #baysidecommunityhub #igdaily #igfitness #running #run #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #rundisney #stocktonrunning #runcalifornia #fitnessmotivation #fitness #fitnessgirl #gym #gymmotivation #gymnastics #gymtime #melbourne #australia (at The Golden Triangle of Cheltenham) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Sd__BHXCi/?igshid=yc4cf7ulv7mr

[nataliemermaid]

@Fitbit shakeout 5k run with @ryanmickels @caleb.daniloff @alison825l in downtown Los Angeles. Everyone is getting ready for the @lamarathon tomorrow! Video of run on @geekoutyourworkout @youtube channel later today. Now it's time for yoga! #geekoutyourworkout #runla #lamarathon #Fitbit #runlosangeles #runcalifornia @novemberprojectlax (at Grand Park)

[fitlyrun]

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Running the California hills!! . . . . . . . . #run #runner #running #runtogether #runalways #runculture #runhappy #igrunners #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #trailrunner #trailrunning #runcali #runcalifornia #fitlyrun #fitly #goodr #insta360 #insta360onex #garmin #fenix5x #garminfenix5x #beatyesterday https://www.instagram.com/p/BwMjDX3gD2R/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ozn8wpw2kctx

[runnersnook-blog]

Why I Run L.A.

My alarm goes off. It is 5:00 in the morning. I am trying to wake up for 5 minutes. 90% of the time it is successful. I will get up, brush my teeth and take a quick warm shower. Finally, my stomach is ready to eat something. White bread with Nutella, hot rice with milk, anything sweet. Yes this is how I eat before a long run.

It is 6:00am and I’m ready for my sunrise drive to Santa Monica. Why I look forward to it? A morning is cold, my mind is not awake yet. It is the best way for me to meditate. No, I don’t have to close my eyes when I meditate. The 30-minute cold morning drive with a chill music on my stereo is good enough for me to imagine life at its best. Why there’s too much to be thankful for. Why am I the chosen one to drive a car, to sleep in a bed, to eat at least three time a day.. Not the one who sleeps under the bridge, ask for alms, will end the day without eating or even taking a shower. Simple things to think and start the day right.

I see red in the horizon after I get out of the parking structure of 3rd street Promenade.  The sun is starting to rise, it is icy cold, people are walking, homeless people sleep on the benches , minimal cars drive by, people jogging.. walking..  I crossed the street on a green light, and there I saw my friends, hugging themselves, too cold, lazy to warm up. . 6:45am and it is starting to warm up a little bit. Everyone is ready for their long run. . We took off.

Warming up at the run/walk path of Ocean Avenue, you will run into more people walking, jogging, or running, saying HI and good morning to each other. On the left is the view of the ocean, you can hear the breeze, for me, I see it. I can describe how peaceful the breeze is. On your right are people setting up something on the grass, I don’t know what is that for, but I will figure that out on our back route. Crossing the street towards San Vicente, I can feel a little bit of incline. On my left is a cliff, seeing a part of LA/Santa Monica, on my right are beautiful simple houses. Residents are still on their robes sipping a cup of coffee in a foggy cold morning, yes I’m jealous, but I am doing something satisfying too.

Crossing the streets and turning as we run, you can see the tall palm trees. The best palm trees stand at Marguerita. You will see tall plants that I don’t even see in a magazine. Smell of a fragrant freshly cut grass is everywhere. Birds, starting to chirp, and the sun is finally out.

It is almost 8:00am, turning back to our starting point, at Ocean Avenue, back to the path. Moms with babies are stretching, you will see toys, resistance bands, yoga mats and a picture on the grass “person A, group size=BIG” . Without asking, I think they are yoga instructors offering a personal,  group trainings  or class. Same set up continues as long as there is grass. We stopped at a restroom.. We took off again, starting our 7th mile towards the Pier. Ahhh.. the Pier. The reason why people go to Santa Monica. This morning, I am not going to enjoy the Pier as we will just pass by it. As we run towards Venice Beach, Cafes and Restaurants are still close. The boardwalk is half stinky half clean. There is a part where homeless people are sleeping on the pavement, you can smell the garbage, graffiti on my left, beach on my right. There is a part where a café is in front of a beach volleyball area where people can eat while athletes play the sport or when there is a tournament.

It is 8:30am and it is getting crowded. You can see dog walkers, roller bladers, more running groups, and more walkers.. Few more miles is the Muscle Beach. Yes, as the name implies, it is an outside gym, on the beach sand. Built for gymnasts or circus people.  Athletes do train there for a specific reason, they could be training for an obstacle race like Spartan Race, they could be circus people preparing for a show, or maybe a trainer who doesn’t want to train in the gym, or just a person who wants to play or build upper body strength. As far as I know, working out at the Muscle Beach is not free. But one thing is for sure, it is a popular tourist spot where people can take picture with the athletes working out.

It is time to turn around and go home to our starting point. As we cruise our miles, stores are starting to open up on my right. Artists are opening their luggage bag to start the entertainment on my left. Guitarist, painters, drummer, and singers shares their talent to the public with a voluntary tipping if you want. Further, you will see small tables with small toys or art projects that they sell to the tourists, or from people out of town. (you can see the same set up at the Promenade and the Pier especially during the afternoon) As we cruise near home (starting point) Cafes are already open.  Locals are already enjoying their omelette and coffee. I can’t wait to have mine. .!

..Finally we are back. The air is already unhealthy as cars multiplied. During this time, surfers are already out. Walking from their cute apartments, they will cross the street wearing their suits, with their boards on the right hand and usually the left is open to wave good morning at you. Cyclists are on the road. They are already exhausted at this time, I assume they came from somewhere and Santa Monica is their final destination to eat their breakfast. You can tell they are from different clubs, from the bright uniforms they are wearing. 

Wow, we did 12.5 miles? I didn’t even feel it. My legs did, but it’s okay. I have plenty of time to cool down downstairs. Downstairs? Yes there is a stair going down to the beach from the running path at Ocean Avenue. Go down, cross the bridge until you reach the path walk near the shore. There, you can see more runners training by themselves, kids on their roller blades practicing hockey, more teenagers on roller blades, wheel athletes, more walkers, cyclists, people on their cruiser bikes that they can rent at the shop.  I love cooling down here, because I am closer to the ocean. After that two hours of my body pounding the pavement, I deserve another mile of peaceful walk as I end my morning.

Upstairs is my favorite coffee shop but I chose to buy my coffee here at Perry’s. A coffee shop at the beach. You can see 3 of them at the stretch of this path walk.

No, I am not sitting and drink my coffee on the table..

.. I walked towards the water and enjoyed my coffee.

  Does your weekend long run sounds like mine?

I know..

 This is why I run LA.

-TheRunnersNook

[hotcold-therapy-blog]

Hard run 🏃🏻 followed by a cool massage stick, and yes I warm rolled to loosen up pre-run #runforfun #runforlife #runforfit #fittorun #runkentucky #runnewyork #runflorida #runcalifornia #runtexas #runtennessee #runsouthcarolina #runillinois #runalabama #runnewjersey #runnevada #runmississippi #runphilly #runnewhampshire #runutah #runohio #runvirginia #runmichigan #runcolorado #runnersofinstagram #runwashington #runcanada #runnewmexico #runalaska #runlouisiana #running❤️

[dmull22]

Another #tbt to my favourite Marathon I've ever ran. Not only did I set a personal best time, but got to enjoy wine & beer at the finish celebrating with my love @lyndsay.mullaney ❤️ . . . . . #runcalifornia #watertowine #napavalley #california #marathon #throwbackthursday #instaphoto #justrun #running #traveltheworld #love #awesome #accomplishment #wine #gohard #livelife #santarosa (at Santa Rosa, California)

[beach-grrrl-blog]

| Blue you sit so pretty, west of the one | • #saturdayrun#runnergirl#trailrunner#beachrunner#racetraining#halfmarathontraining#optoutside#brooksrunning#garminforerunner#wildcalifornia#runwithstrava#stravaphoto#runonthesand#runcalifornia#crystalcove#californiastateparks#lagunabeach#oc#lowtide#tidepools (at Crystal Cove/Pelican Point)

[oscarsaidserranosalinas]

Ran 5.00 kilometers with Nike⁠ Run Club #JustDoIt #runhappy #RunOscarRun #instarun #run #instarunners #SanDiego #ChulaVista #5km #EXATECrun #clubEXATECrunning @instarunmx 😷🏃🏻‍♂️🦠 #runCalifornia

[asshole-yogi]

A nice leisurely short #run this Sunday morning. 💙 #runner #running #runcalifornia #runoakland #cardio #fitness #moveyourbody #nikerunning #nikeplus #nrc

[tomem00]

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http://www.ebaystores.com.au/tomemabetterway One click away from the truth ... led headphones ... lighten up guys ... #headphones #headphones🎧 #ebayseller #online #run #runcalifornia #fit #gymrat #gymtime #melbourne #australia #happy #geek #gadgets #sydney #goldentrianglecheltenham #baysidecommunityhub (at The Golden Triangle of Cheltenham) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCBFkCyHjwd/?igshid=1nytaxm5lgj5c

[nataliemermaid]

@Fitbit shakeout 5k run with @ryanmickels @caleb.daniloff @alison825l in downtown Los Angeles. Everyone is getting ready for the @lamarathon tomorrow! Video of run on @geekoutyourworkout @youtube channel later today. Now it's time for yoga! #geekoutyourworkout #runla #lamarathon #Fitbit #runlosangeles #runcalifornia @novemberprojectlax (at Grand Park)

[fitlyrun]

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Super cool video from Victor in smashing Beverly Hills for all places! . . . . . . . . . #running #runningmama #runningirl #run #runner #instarunners #runningmotivation #runninglife #runningaddict #runningmakesmehappy #runninglove #runninginspiration #instarun #californiarunners #rununtillyoucantrunanymore #runcalifornia #runbeverlyhills #runningmakesmefeelgood #runningmakesmefeelalive #runningmakesmecalm #runningmakesmebetter #passioninrunning #justrunlah #activerun #runninggirl #runningday #runcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/BrGFx4TIDOa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rvyz7o5lqz0w

[fortodaytoday-blog]

Best running partner to date! #babyniece #auntielove #5k #runcalifornia #10xeverything (at Palo Alto, California)

[asshole-yogi]

Forgot to post my #run last night. #runner #running #runcalifornia #cardio #fitness #moveyourbody #nikerunning #nikeplus #nrc

[tomem00]

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Smarter is leaner @tomem_ltd www.tomem.com.au #run #runcalifornia #gymmotivation #lifehacks #breakme #positivevibes #folow4folow (at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBg4xBiHNXE/?igshid=9khn55zof255