Chicago - May just be my favorite running city. For distances between 2-12 miles, run right along Lake Michigan, through the Navy Pier, past the observatory and even Soldier Field for a flat run with special views of Downtown Chicago.

Washington DC - Two words: the mall. I ran the National Mall a few weeks ago at sunset and it was inspirational. The monuments are of course lit at night, so it's a cool early evening run. Start at the Capitol building and run to the Lincoln Memorial. You will automatically get a burst of energy when you get to the footsteps of Lincoln -- it's hard not to. Oh, but watch out for those guided Segway tours, they are like biker gangs...

San Francisco - Start anywhere, perhaps in The Presidio, and run a winding route that takes you over the Golden Gate Bridge and back. There is nothing like it, especially if you can cue up a song on your Pandora that's got a California theme. Finish by running to The Ferry Building farmer's market and treat yourself to an arsenal of artisan vendors, maybe even Top Chef Masters champ Chris Cosentino's Boccalone!

Atlanta - I call Piedmont Park home. I proposed to Jazmin at the end of a race here and literally I live a few steps from our little "Central Park." Run an easygoing 10K here through mild hills, duck ponds, dog parks, all with the smell of dogwood in the air, and the Atlanta skyline as a backdrop. Then stop over for snacks at Casa Blais. No, don't actually!

Cincinnati - An odd pick, but every runner has a place a little off the radar that means something special to them. The first time I broke 10 miles, was running downtown Cincinnati, past great American Ball Park and back and forth over a series of cute bridges and green parks. Oh, I also threw the first pitch out for the Reds that day, so it's a special place for me.

New York - As a native New Yorker, and where I'm writing to you from today (and where I am for what seems like half the time), I have two recommendations. Of course, there's Central Park. You can't really beat it. Run an inside loop in the South park for a quintessential New York experience, or go all in for the big loop (10K), which will take you through all four corners of the park. I kind of really like North Central Park for its rocky hills and tucked away places. Do that one in the day...

Then there's the West side, where I ran today with my wife (@Blaisphemy). Start anywhere, but an out and back from say, The Intrepid to Battery Park is a good 7-10 mile workout with great people watching and views of the aforementioned Intrepid, Freedom Tower, and Lady Liberty herself...

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