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Evening At City Park

City Park

The Tour of Denver continues.

Waiting out the afternoon storm today, I left in the evening for a short trip across town to City Park. A rainbow accented the northeast sky as the clouds rolled away and the temperature dropped to a comfortable 70°. I set out at an easy pace around the Park’s perimeter, about four miles. From the Martin Luther King Jr. Fountain, my route led past Lake Ferril and the stately boathouse and past the Museum of Science and Natural History. Here, looking west, I could see the buildings of downtown standing tall against the high peaks of the Colorado Front. I consider it one of the best views within city limits. Turning back to my route, I continued past the Denver Zoo and around the city golf course, circling back to my starting point. The park is a great asset for local runners. Intersections and traffic lights present a challenge to city runners. With places like City Park, it’s possible to set out for a long run without having to deal with these diruptions. The flat terrain and smooth trails also provide an ideal place for custom speed or interval workouts. It is a great landmark and a great training ground. This park wil feature regularly in my preparation for the marathon. In fact, it will feature in the marathon; the racecourse include segments of City Park.