Day 597 – US – New Jersey [Freehold to Edison]

22/11/21

41km

  From Freehold (New Jersey) to Edison (New Jersey)

North America

A mixed run, from the quiet countryside of New Jersey to the urban jungle, slowly slowly

A rainy morning in Monmouth County

The day started off quietly and nicely. It was raining as I left but it didn’t bother me, I was prepared. The air was cool, not too cold, perfect for running. I was straight onto country roads, my peace and quiet, the way I like it. My legs felt remarkably fresh, the best I have felt in a long time. In clear, that was a perfect day on the road!

Last bits of peace and quiet in NJ counrtyside

Then… as I approached New Brunswick and Edison, things started to change. I entered more urban areas. And along with these, the sometimes absurd ways of urban architecture. Pavements that stop abruptly. Bins in the middle of the pavement. Trees or telegraphic poles in the middle of the pavement. It’s just a pain to maneuver around these. I always think how these stupidities contribute to making life miserable for people moving around in a wheelchair…

And then… urban landscapes!!

Anyway, I got around… these and the sometimes broken down pavements too. Back in the urban jungle a little! I appreciate what the big cities have to offer, but in terms of running, they really are at the bottom of my list. Edison is not a big city, but I can sense that I am getting close to the Big Apple, and it feels like entering a big suburb… Two more runs to Manhattan, it’s getting close!

Enjoy the video of today’s run: https://www.relive.cc/view/vKv2yJne74q

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Here is the map of today’s run: