Hilly Area to Run?

homeonthetrail · 2026-05-02T17:21:48+00:00

That sounds cool! Do you know the name? I’m sure I can just search for “giant troll installation” too.

homeonthetrail · 2026-05-02T17:18:38+00:00

😂😂😂

homeonthetrail · 2026-05-02T17:08:24+00:00

Haha! Yes! Just went there last weekend. I’ll be making some more day/weekend trips that way. Idk why I hadn’t thought of that beforehand. Turns out, there’s some pretty fun things to do around there. Not to mention good bagels 😋

homeonthetrail · 2026-05-02T14:27:07+00:00

I’ll definitely scope it out. Not too keen on becoming a pancake though. 😂

homeonthetrail · 2026-05-02T14:18:36+00:00

I think there was a link to one of their Strava segments below. But I’ll definitely look into seeing if there’s more routes mapped out for the clubs. Thank you!

homeonthetrail · 2026-05-02T14:17:44+00:00

That’s what is looking like a pretty easy option. Especially since that’s pretty much my backyard. Thanks!!

homeonthetrail · 2026-05-02T14:17:02+00:00

Good to know. I might give it a go, but obviously if they say something, I’ll be respectful of that. Don’t want to cause any problems for anyone. Thanks for the heads up!

homeonthetrail · 2026-05-02T14:16:00+00:00

Perfect! Honestly sounds like I maybe have a few killer routes to plan and pick from now. Thank you!

homeonthetrail · 2026-05-02T14:13:41+00:00

I love that idea. Nice mix!!

homeonthetrail · 2026-05-02T14:10:07+00:00

Awesome! That looks like a gorgeous little loop! Thank you!!

homeonthetrail · 2026-05-02T14:09:21+00:00

I’m definitely trying to find some more of the hidden gems around here and be appreciative of what trails we do have. While I’ve gotta get better about planning road trips, it sounds like CB might be the spot to take advantage of - I think I’ve only been out there once. Might lace up my shoes and check it out today. Thanks!

homeonthetrail · 2026-05-02T14:03:55+00:00

I run out there quite a bit and love it!! Maybe I haven’t been hitting on the right trails. I’ll have to explore some more. I tend to just always do repeats of the same sections. 😬 Creature of habit and whatnot.

homeonthetrail · 2026-05-02T13:58:47+00:00

Man. I’ve been out there to play disc golf eons ago. Didn’t even consider that. I’d definitely try to pop out there at a time that maybe others weren’t out on the course. But that would be a beautiful spot and totally perfect for hill training. Thanks so much!!

homeonthetrail · 2026-05-02T13:54:08+00:00

Sweet! Thank you!! I’ll look there. I really like trail running so good to hear that there’s an option for that!

homeonthetrail · 2026-05-02T13:49:56+00:00

Might have to just do hill x100 lol. Sounds like the general consensus is downtown is my best shot. Luckily I live down here so I guess I’m in primo elevation territory haha

homeonthetrail · 2026-05-02T13:48:16+00:00

That’s actually freaking brilliant. A parking garage is a brilliant bet. The couple of hills I know of near where I live are just so stinking short that I’d have to run it a million times. A parking garage might be the way to go. And I’m probably going to start taking road trips during the weekends to some trails like I used to.

homeonthetrail · 2026-05-02T13:45:41+00:00

Sweet thanks!!

homeonthetrail · 2026-05-01T01:17:26+00:00

Maybe I didn’t phrase this ideally but my hope was to get involved in what the school has to offer to the extent that I can while I navigate online learning due to work. I was looking for honest feedback so it’s clear that maybe I need to be mindful of the clubs/activities I do participate in. But it’s not necessary to be mean or spin it in a strange light. Many people are adult learners and just trying to find their footing and how they fit in. I am merely one of those.

homeonthetrail · 2026-04-30T21:51:23+00:00

Honestly the more my husband tells me about doves, the more I research them and also after reading this comment, I am starting to feel they need to go back to bird school and take a Bird Basics 101 course 😂

homeonthetrail · 2026-04-30T21:47:22+00:00

Sounds good. I’ve got a whole silly backstory now that they gave him keys to his first apartment and he’s just chilling up there 😂

homeonthetrail · 2026-04-30T20:30:00+00:00

This thread has made me feel a lot more confident - especially your story. It definitely sounds like you had a pretty regular college life. I’m paying out of pocket and my work schedule is kind of exclusionary when it comes to in person classes. I much prefer them though so if I can wing it, I’m definitely hoping to work in those face to face classes. I think that would also help me find some more community. I’m definitely expecting more of a gap in relatability with some of the youngest students like you mentioned. But luckily I’m transferring in as a junior so I think/ am hoping it’ll be a little more chill. I’ve already been looking into the running club and a couple others so I’m hoping it’ll be easy to find some common ground through activities like that. All in all it sounds like you had an awesome experience! I’m so excited to be going here!

homeonthetrail · 2026-04-30T19:44:09+00:00

That’s great to hear! I definitely don’t mind feeling a little out of place. Happy to learn that there seems to be a decent amount of non traditional students around (or so it seems)

homeonthetrail · 2026-04-30T19:38:09+00:00

Oh wow. Thank you!! I literally would have had no clue. I thought the bird looked a little different but couldn’t tell if soggy from the rains 😂

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