France – Grimaud – Roux Circumnavigation Including Pont des Fees
The new local go-to. Took a bit of way finding but nice trail with good mix of terrain and topography.
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California – Carpenteria – Franklin Trail
Nice, convenient trail that starts just behind Carpenteria High School. It winds up the hill and is relatively busy heading up to Frank’s Bench. After that you can continue to do the full 26km or so to the top (or close to the top) of… Read More »California – Carpenteria – Franklin Trail
California – Santa Barbara Front Country – Montecito Peak
Pretty amazing run starting at Cold Springs trailhead. It’s pretty well traveled but check AllTrails for the routing as there are a lot of paths you can take. Route to the peak is off the main trail onto a narrow, unmarked-ish, loose rock/shale path to… Read More »California – Santa Barbara Front Country – Montecito Peak
California – SYRA – Red Rocks to Gibraltar Dam
Fantastic trail starting from the furthest point into the SYRA (via car). Red Rocks is a popular family / swimming spot in the summer and very crowded. Once you get out of the crowd it gets more and more interesting with the terrain. Somewhat exposed… Read More »California – SYRA – Red Rocks to Gibraltar Dam
California – Palm Desert – The Cross Loop Trail
Relatively famous and well-travelled trail in Palm Desert. Leads up to the illuminated cross on the hill – can be brutal and unforgiving in hot weather so make sure to take water!
California – Palm Desert – Art Smith Trail
Another bucket list run and one of the best in the desert. It is *very* exposed and somewhat extreme – watch the weather, take a lot of water and don’t be afraid to turn around!
Singapore – Hot and Humid Singapore Sling
Nice urban run that covers some of Singapore’s open natural spaces. Hot and humid, make sure you take enough water!
Europe – Portugal – Cascais to Lisbon Half Marathon
We’d read about the half marathon from Cascais to Lisbon but it had been on hold during COVID. So one beautiful Sunday we decided to do the Inaugural Clare and Todd Cascais to Lisbon Half Marathon.
Europe – Portugal – Cascais Taco Run – Paco Bigotes
Our favorite Sunday long run after moving to Cascais to our favorite taco place – Taco Bigotes. Right off the train station in Sao Pedro do Estoril – go there!
Europe – England – Heathrow Circumnavigation
Some 10 years in the making, I was finally able to run around Heathrow airport.