A friend and I are going to do the Providence 5k later this year. We're definitely going to be staying in NYC 6 days later, but we've no idea how to fill the time in between. Any suggestions from Rhode Islanders or folk from upstate NY on where and what we should see?
Thanks in advance.
As an English person living in RI I think that you will enjoy the race and have a great time. Providence has one of the best enclave's of international middle distance/distance runners in the US.
The CVS Downtown 5K is one of the worlds top 5K races, the only other comparable 5K in the US would be Carlsbad. The depth of performance is better in Providence and it is the US Championship for men/women.
The local coastline is excellent, good beaches and it's still warm in September. Newport is a must see and Boston is an hour away.
How fast are you looking to run?
Go up to Boston, go down to Philly, Baltimore, DC, hit the major eastern cities (along with NYC). Finger Lakes (western NY, Ithaca area) is really pretty. Poconos are not far from NYC. Boston itself could eat up three days (if not six).
Need an idea of your budget. It's six days to fill and then your set in NYC?.Driving? # people-3 in a room usually the limit. Guys gals both?
Down to New London Car Ferry to Orient Point LI side trips to wine country on North Fork -Hamptons for very skinny girls that do not run- Fire Island National Sea Shore.
more;
http://longisland.about.com/od/thingstodoonlongisland/Things_to_Do_on_Long_Island.htm
Dawn McKay has a nice Newsletter about LI running-lots of roads to train on lots of events- club contacts- youmight even score a floor to crash on if your purse is light by e-mailing some of the clubs.. -
http://longisland.about.com/od/exercise/a/running.htm
The LI Sound and Atlantic Ocean are wonderful swimming in Sept water is warm..
Of course you could drine inland some beautiful country in Ct-into NY state- Go to the Vermont and New hampshire. a zillion things- budgetis the key. You can find cheap roof with hot water/AC not far off beaten path with little or no trouble... But problem if you think $125 a night is too much it becomes a bit harder first week Sept or there abouts. It's vacation time in New England.
Typing while intoxicated again?
Google maps says you should take I-195/US 6 to I-95 to NYC. 182 miles in 6 days is about 30 miles a day. Good luck.
Take a cab over to Onleyville and have a Hot Weiner.
Go to Oakland Beach for "chowda" and clam cakes.
Cruise over to a Stop and Shop for some Eclipse coffee syrup and a quart of milk.
Go to Haxton's and buy a 6-pack of "Gansett."
Don't forget the fried clams. Any seafood joint will do.
Like pizza? There are hundreds of corner shops that serve great pizza.
Wanna try clams? Go down to East Greenwich Clam Company and give the guy $20.
The list is endless...
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Typing while intoxicated again?
Taking Part in an Ongoing Hydration Study( started in the 1950's)
and--- What he said:
http://www.stanforddaily.com/article/2005/3/9/typingUnderTheInfluenceSounds good to me.
Female coach having affair with male runner. Should I report it?
Post about women banditing Brooklyn half marathon going viral on X
If Daniel's and Pfitz are outdated..then where do I look for modern training plans?
Colin Sahlman runs 1:45 and Nico Young runs 1:47 in the 800m tonight at the Desert Heat Classic