I love running a new city. On the first morning, I lace the shoes and set out to explore. The pictures and a route map I earn are my favorite souvenirs! I started “The Run Collection” in 2015, and it continues to grow as we travel. The places we see are all pretty amazing to a kid from small-town Kansas.
And while I am far from the greatest or fastest runner from Kansas, I may have run in more cities!
A shout-out to the team at Great Runs!
They have been a fantastic resource to find routes as we travel. From Sarajevo to Alexandria, to Vienna to London, and Lyon to Luxembourg, they have guided and inspired.
Keep it coming, guys!
Golden Bay
Golden Bay, tucked away in the remote northwest corner of the South Island, hides several remarkable natural sights. The crown jewel is wild Wharariki Beach, and other gems include Te Waikoropupu Springs, The Grove Track, Rawhiti Cave, Anatoki Salmon and the Labyrinth Rocks.
The Oamaru Little Blues
The next stop on the New Zealand road trip was Oamaru to see the unique little blue penguins. Droves of these tiny, slate-blue birds waddled ashore at dusk to feed their chicks after a day at sea.
Best Run in Christchurch
I found the best run in Christchurch, from the Cardboard Cathedral to the botanic garden, all connected by the Avon River Path. This was a great urban start to our New Zealand Road Trip!
The Best Runs of 2023
Our travels this year made for phenomenal runs, from Kansas to Kyoto and more! Below is the countdown of the six best runs of 2023, along with my favorite run photos from the 2023 run collection. Read on!
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