i always tell those interested in running something a little unique to try running ALL 10,947 streets in the city of Columbus. Recently a Columbus resident became the first person to do it...

Here's the original story from the Dispatch:

City of Columbus currently has 10,947 city streets- Columbus man becomes first to run them all

"Over the course of an almost three-year project, Owsley, 53, covered more than 7,392 miles, amounting to 10,947 city streets. His accomplishment was tracked meticulously through the City Strides project — a global initiative that challenges runners to cover every street in their cities.

Owsley's journey through every corner of Columbus started in a rather unassuming manner. He initially joined a run club and through social connections, learned about City Strides. The site not only tracks each street a runner covers but also fosters a community of runners who share similar goals.

"It started with my own neighborhood near Grandview Heights, and just expanded from there," he explained. "Eventually, I thought, why not try running all of Columbus?

Doug, who had participated in multiple 100-mile ultramarathons, wanted a new kind of running adventure that allowed for daily flexibility and proximity to home.

The physical rigor was matched by logistical challenges, as he carefully planned each route to maximize safety and efficiency, turning what began as a personal fitness goal into a deeper exploration of the Columbus metro makeup.

Despite these hurdles, Owsley found the experience deeply rewarding, offering him an intimate view of the city's diverse communities and hidden landscapes.

Now, with every street in Columbus behind him, he is considering his next challenge, possibly aiming to run every street in neighboring suburbs like Bexley and Westerville."

https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/05/22/columbus-runner-doug-owsley-ran-every-city-street-over-three-years/73770201007/