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My Rave Runs

  • Kerrie

Each month, Runner’s World publishes a “rave run” featuring a photo and a short description of some of the planet’s most beautiful places to run. Check out a whole list of them HERE.

I’m lucky enough to have run in some of the places RW listed, including Lake Tahoe, North Bend (WA) and Seattle. I don’t know if I would include North Bend and Seattle on my rave run list. Although…both places are cool and I did love running with Chelsea in Seattle back in June and North Bend is beautiful.

The locks from my Seattle run.
The trail in North Bend.

Unfortunately, the runs that I rave about most, I don’t have pictures of. But when I close my eyes, I can see these places and I can remember what it felt like to run there.

Here are my rave runs:

EMERALD BAY in LAKE TAHOE, CA
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I ran in Emerald Bay one August day (in 1993?) during high school cross country camp (we went “up the hill” to train in the elevation). My family lived about an hour and a half from Lake Tahoe. We had a cabin there. My grandparents even lived there for a time. We went at all times of the year, and some of my fondest memories of “growing up” take place in Tahoe. So one might think running there during cross country camp wouldn’t be anything too special. But running in a place elevates the magic of your surroundings, I think, and I can still smell the pine and hear the dried needles crunching underneath my NIKE Pegasuses.

MENDOCINO, CA
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My family took most of our vacations in California. Since it’s such a large state, there are plenty of different places to go. Our usual vacations, though, were Tahoe (see above), Disneyland or Carmel-by-the-Sea. One year, we went to Mendocino. I remember telling my mom, “I’m going for a run.” I can’t remember what was going on — my sisters were bugging me? — but I needed some alone time. I remember feeling as if I was in a movie while running along the small dusty trail that winds along the top edges of the cliffs near the quaint town. Gentle grasses tickled my calves. I breathed in salt air. And whatever skirmish was going on in our little seaside hotel was left behind.

Those are the two that I remember the most — and they are both from about the same time in my life: high school. After high school I only ran off and on…until 2009, of course.

I’ve been thinking a lot about my running goals for 2012. In 2011, I’ve met (and surpassed) most of my goals. I mean, I only wanted to run a marathon. Did it. Then I decided to go for a sub-2 half. Done. Okay, how about a 10K PR? Check. Now, all that’s left is a 5K PR and I plan on conquering that in December. So now what?

At first, I was thinking about trail running. It’s not really specific enough, though. But I have an idea.

How about making 2012 the year of “rave runs”? Sure, I may not be able to go to Mendocino or Lake Tahoe in 2012, but there are lots of beautiful places in Washington to discover. Right? And, who knows, maybe I’ll have the opportunity to travel somewhere next year. You just never know.

Where have your “rave runs” been? Where would YOU say I HAVE to run in 2012?

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10 comments
  1. [email protected] says:
    November 2, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    Thanks for your rave runs! They look awesome. That trail in north Bend looks especially beautiful!

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  2. L.B. says:
    November 2, 2011 at 9:36 pm

    My rave runs, in no particular order…Page, Ariz. – Stunning scenery, of both Lake Powell, the Glen Canyon Dam, the Colorado River… so memorable.Parc du Mont Royal, Montreal – Lots of trees on this run. Felt like I was in total seclusion. It was during the summer and kept wondering how white the whole landscape would look like in the winter months.Cedar River Trail, Renton, Wash. – Of course this makes my list. Never-ending trees, the imposing Cedar River, bitter cold, unyielding rain, two friendly locals… how could it not?

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  3. The Jesse says:
    November 2, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    I guess I just don't run enough when I travel and that is going to have to change so I can discover some rave runs!

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  4. James says:
    November 2, 2011 at 11:27 pm

    I love the Rave Runs. My goal for 2012 is to run “Rave Runs” instead of races. Here are a couple of my own.http://runnersbug.blogspot.com/2011/10/2012-running-goals-experiential-running.htmlhttp://runnersbug.blogspot.com/2011/10/sunset-loop.htmlhttp://runnersbug.blogspot.com/2011/10/near-perfect-fall-run.html

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  5. Michelle says:
    November 2, 2011 at 7:40 pm

    You soooooo inspire me in so many ways! Thank you!!! Ihavent done any “rave runs” yet but looking forward to next year .. at least 2!!!

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  6. Carla says:
    November 3, 2011 at 4:49 am

    The rave run that came to mind for me was running the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes this summer. It's a 70+ mile trail next to Lake CDA and it's gorgeous on a quiet morning!

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  7. The Mommy Miles says:
    November 3, 2011 at 4:30 am

    In Portland I love doing the watefront/springwater corridor, and forest park is a MUST. My other favorite place to run is the river trail in Bend…

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  8. Amanda - RunToTheFinish says:
    November 4, 2011 at 10:59 am

    oh what a fun idea!! those are some beautiful pictures.I do love running here along the ocean, but also loved every run i've done in San Diego and San Fran…gosh so many places!

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  9. Carrie says:
    November 5, 2011 at 3:54 am

    I love this idea. I've had a few beautiful runs near the beach, but I don't think I can count them as raves. Oh, I did get to run in Paris one early morning and that was fantastic.

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  10. Quincy Fleming says:
    November 5, 2011 at 9:18 pm

    Funny, I grew up in NorCal, and have been to exactly both of those places, but never ran there…hmmm, looks like I need to plan a trip out west!!!

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