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The article also states that the NYC Marathon is the superbowl of competitive running. Ask any runner that question and Boston would be the answer 9 out of 10 times.
The article also states that the NYC Marathon is the superbowl of competitive running. Ask any runner that question and Boston would be the answer 9 out of 10 times.
yeah, the article is crappy all the way around. The writer must have been desperate
1 City: Alexandria
State: VA
Population (2000): 128,283
Marathon finishers: 1,288
Average time: 4:42:37
Finishers per 1,000 Residents: 10.04
2 City: Salt Lake
State: UT
Population (2000): 181,743
Marathon finishers: 1,651
Average time: 4:25:53
Finishers per 1,000 Residents: 9.08
3 City: Minneapolis
State: MN
Population (2000): 382,618
Marathon finishers: 2,349
Average time: 4:23:09
Finishers per 1,000 Residents: 6.14
4 City: Cambridge
State: MA
Population (2000): 101,355
Marathon finishers: 556
Average time: 4:03:34
Finishers per 1,000 Residents: 5.49
5 City: Richmond
State: VA
Population (2000): 197,790
Marathon finishers: 968
Average time: 4:27:10
Finishers per 1,000 Residents: 4.89
6 City: Ann Arbor
State: MI
Population (2000): 114,024
Marathon finishers: 543
Average time: 4:14:16
Finishers per 1,000 Residents: 4.76
7 City: Naperville
State: IL
Population (2000): 128,358
Marathon finishers: 568
Average time: 4:26:03
Finishers per 1,000 Residents: 4.43
8 City: Irvine
State: CA
Population (2000): 143,072
Marathon finishers: 597
Average time: 4:52:42
Finishers per 1,000 Residents: 4.17
9 City: Portland
State: OR
Population (2000): 529,121
Marathon finishers: 2,134
Average time: 4:50:26
Finishers per 1,000 Residents: 4.03
10 City: Madison
State: WI
Population (2000): 208,054
Marathon finishers: 824
Average time: 4:18:09
Finishers per 1,000 Residents: 3.96
This one too:
The Best of Running at Runner's World (http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-239-281--13339-6-1X2X3X4X5-6,00.html - broken link)
1 Portland
No place has so much sweet trail, mostly in Forest Park or by the Willamette.
2 San Francisco
Inspiring views, great weather, killer hills, and a festive hometown race.
3 New York
Options galore: Central Park, along the Hudson, or leafy Van Cortlandt Park.
4 Boulder
Home to fantastic trails, a vibrant elite scene, and the nation's best 10-K.
5 Austin
The city has 50-plus miles of scenic paths, plus typically sunny and mild weather.
6 Boston
Anyone can run Heartbreak Hill 364 days a year. Or try a scenic loop along the Charles.
7 Eugene
Track Town is Nike's birthplace and home to Hayward Field and legendary Pre's Trail.
8 Chicago
A friendly scene, and great routes in Lincoln Park and on the Lakefront path.
9 San Diego
Stellar weather, breathtaking ocean views, and lots of fast company.
10 Flagstaff
The elites love the limitless trail options, sunny skies, and high elevation.
But San Antonio above Austin??? please
San Antonio is the least healtiiest city in the south
Here is another:
Cool Running :: Runner's World Ranks the 25 Best Running Cities in America (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/3/3_1/runners-world-ranks-the-2.shtml - broken link)
1. San Francisco
2. San Diego
3. New York
4. Chicago
5. DC
6. Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
7. Boulder, CO
8. Boston, MA
9. Denver, CO
10. Portland, OR
11. Austin, TX
12. Seattle, WA
13. Philadelphia, PA
14. Colorado Springs, CO
15. Dallas, TX
16. Anchorage, AK
17. Raleigh, NC
18. Salt Lake City, UT
19. Honolulu, HI
20. Atlanta, GA
21. Houston, TX
22. Phoenix, AZ
23. Madison, WI
24. Monterey, CA
25. Fort Collins, CO
San Antonio has eclipsed Austin's 50 miles of pathways. San Antonio has just opened three Greenways forming a loop around the city, Leon, Salado and Medina River, just this network alone has 52 miles, then there is another 30 plus miles of urban hike and bike trails with the Mission Trails and Mission Reach at the San Antonio National Missions Historic park. Then you have Brackenridge park and Musuem Reach of the San Antonio Riverwalk which adds more miles of Jogger and Bicycle friendly pathways.
San Antonio has eclipsed Austin's 50 miles of pathways. San Antonio has just opened three Greenways forming a loop around the city, Leon, Salado and Medina River, just this network alone has 52 miles, then there is another 30 plus miles of urban hike and bike trails with the Mission Trails and Mission Reach at the San Antonio National Missions Historic park. Then you have Brackenridge park and Musuem Reach of the San Antonio Riverwalk which adds more miles of Jogger and Bicycle friendly pathways.
Those are not Hike and bike trails like the ones I listed. Those are designated Bike lanes through regular city streets ,lol, I have desginated bike lanes all over my suburban subdivision. San Antonio would have a similar amount as do most major cities. Now back to urban hike and Bike trails, Houston seems to have 80 miles, San Antonio has more, over 50 miles in just one network, more are under construction.
One neat program San Antonio is revealing in early 2011 is B-Cycle in the downtown area. The first downtown in Texas to start such a program.
Those are not Hike and bike trails like the ones I listed. Those are designated Bike lanes through regular city streets ,lol, I have desginated bike lanes all over my suburban subdivision. San Antonio would have a similar amount as do most major cities. Now back to urban hike and Bike trails, Houston seems to have 80 miles, San Antonio has more, over 50 miles in just one network, more are under construction.
One neat program San Antonio is revealing in early 2011 is B-Cycle in the downtown area. The first downtown in Texas to start such a program.
those are not designated lanes smart A. those are bike lanes far from the street. the one near my house is about 200 ft from the nearest street. they are mainly through parks and forest trails. you don't know so why comment only to look silly.
the three longest run parallel to waterways, and there are also long ones that run through 3rd ward and the heights.
next time come see things here first before you make stupid comments about it.
San Antonio does not even come close. Houston has more than 300 more than SA
the website says the 345 miles of pure bike path does not include the 80 miles found in parks. the columbia tap trail for example is not associated with any park. it is about 8 ft wide and runs on its own, just like a road, but cars can't drive on it
I'm not hating on Houston, just your "San Antonio sucks" in everything rant!
you SA people build something and thinks its the best in Texas when places like Houston and Dallas has had it for decades.
those pics you posted about SA, we have had similar in Houston since the 70's and 80's.
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