I'll be in Bogota around Christmas and New Year's, and was wondering if anyone has experience running there. I'll be staying with my wife's family - I don't think they run, but they will be helpful in getting around town. Only knowing a little about the city, I imagine running loops around a park might be my best bet (unless I could find a group that has an established, safe route).
I don't know anything about running in Bogota, but bear in mind the city is at 8,660 feet elevation. If you are coming from sea level, that might be an adjustment.
Yes - I am coming from pretty much sea level. So I imagine my runs will be mostly easy/slow runs, and a flat loop in a park is probably ideal. From my experience in the past running at 8000+ feet elevation, you feel the altitude everywhere, but it is hugely magnified on any sort of uphill.
There are some areas just outside the city! Along the country highways should be fine. After a day or two of cruising the area with fam you should have some ideas.
Better running in Medellin and Cali...shame your inlaws live in Bogota.
REIrealist wrote:
Better running in Medellin and Cali...shame your inlaws live in Bogota.
Pretty sure there are some cousins living in Cali, an possibly more family along the northern coast. No time to go to those places this visit, but hopefully I'll have a chance in the future!
Also, I saw there is a New Year's Eve race right outside of Bogota - Carrera de San Silvestre Chia (just outside of Bogota). Looked like a decent size race, and I might try to do it; more for fun than thinking I have a shot at prize money (especially with the altitude!). Looking at the results, Alene Reta won last year - isn't he the notorious doper who goes to road races that don't test?