Factor in costs, proximity to trails and races and extracurricular activities.
Discus.
Factor in costs, proximity to trails and races and extracurricular activities.
Discus.
Bridgeport CT
Arizona
CO
Slippery Rock. Plus it’s close to Bob’s Subs.
Gary, Indiana.
East Saint Louis tops Gary, IN.
Alaska in the summertime ?
Otherwise if it’s for an extended period of time probably Arizona
Flagstaff
Albuquerque, NM! ?
Mile Higher wrote:
CO
CO is not a city. Do you know how to read?
Colorado Springs.
Auburn, CA?
It bills itself as such.
Portland, OR
Hypotraveler wrote:
Factor in costs, proximity to trails and races and extracurricular activities.
Discus.
For me - tossup between Flagstaff, AZ and SF Bay
Colorado / Utah - too much snow to really run year round if you ask me.
Long Beach, CA
The Bay Area. Unlimited trails, year-round running outside. Dozens of local ultras to choose from - from very competitive to small and casual. Trail races every week. A large community of ultrarunners.
The only thing lacking is altitude and Sierras are not that far.
Any city that accepts slow joggers.
Duluth, MN
Trail? Track? Mountains? Plains?
Train on the terrain specific to your goals.
Littleton, CO. Pick a place close to the dirt sections of the highline canal, South Platte Park, Lee Gulch Trail, Waterton Canyon or Ken Karyl Ranch. South Suburban parks and rec maintains one of the best network of trails (most of which are unpaved) of any city in the US. If you feel inclined to do a 50 miler, just head down to Waterton Canyon. It is the start of the Colorado trail and you can literally go all 486 miles to Durango without having to touch pavement other than to cross roads. There are flat trails, mountain trails, wood chip trails, etc. The cost of living is slightly higher than some areas, but it is a great place to live and there are some more affordable condos and townhomes if you know where to look. The schools are excellent, and downtown is easily accessed via light rail.