15 - Sarah Boschung, NYC Special
Free for All Friday starts out with a tribute to Robin Williams. We transition to talking with Sarah Boschung all things running and visiting in NYC. Sarah is an RN and hails from Virginia and has lived in NYC for the last five years. She shares with us her favorite NYC races, places, and restaurants, in addition, to give us the low down on NYC running clubs.
I talked with Serena Marie RD of www.serenamarierd.com, to discuss the food of the week, which is corn.
Here are Sarah’s recommendations on running and eating in the NYC
Places to Run in NYC:
Central Park: My favorite place to run in Central Park is the Reservoir. It is a 1.5-mile loop so it is easy to keep track of your distance; there are also three other long-distance routes to choose from in the park--6.1 miles, 5.2 miles, and 1.7 miles
Riverside Park along West Side Highway: My favorite place to run because you have incredible views of the Hudson River as well as other NYC landmarks such as the Freedom Tower and Statue of Liberty; the running path stretches from the George Washington Bridge to Battery Park. There are several amenities along the way such as bathrooms and water fountains.
Prospect Park: For those who don't live in Manhattan or want to explore another borough, Prospect Park is a wonderful place to run in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Bridge Run: Running across the Brooklyn Bridge (1.1 miles) affords beautiful views of the NYC skyline if you start in Brooklyn and run to Manhattan. If you decide to start in Manhattan and run across the bridge to Brooklyn, you can stop at Grimaldi's Pizzeria for a slice of pizza or the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory for a scoop of delicious ice cream. Watch out for the cyclists on the bridge!
Races Discussed on the Show:
(The marathon will be on November 2, 2014.)
NYC Runs: sponsor several runs in the New York Metropolitan Area (including Roosevelt Island)
NYC Restaurants:
Pure Food and Wine: all raw and vegan
Restaurants I recommend:
(It looks like Topaz Thai is no longer open in NYC.)
Fun Things To Do in NYC from Sarah:
Chelsea Market: Grab some food at one of the many restaurants located inside Chelsea Market (Beyond Sushi and One Lucky Duck are personal favorites) and take your food to The High Line for a picnic. The High Line is a public park built on a rail line elevated above the streets.
Brooklyn Bridge Walk: I personally like to start in Brooklyn and walk to Manhattan--beautiful views of the NYC skyline. South Street Seaport is nearby when you finish the walk and can be a nice place to grab lunch or a boat ride. If you start in Manhattan and walk to Brooklyn, make sure to check out the Brooklyn Bridge Park when you come off the bridge.
Cloisters: Such an idyllic spot in Manhattan. Located in Fort Tryon Park in northern Manhattan, the Cloisters offers magnificent gardens, works of art, and concerts.
9/11 Memorial: Beautiful and moving. Also, make sure to check out the newly opened museum.
Kari’s Must Have Book for Sightseeing with Kids in NYC:
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