An ode to running in the Washington region (opens in new tab)

When you’re the child of two amateur runners raised next to a six square mile nature park preserve, it’s hard to imagine anywhere else could possibly live up to that standard. Endless trails, entirely separated from vehicular traffic, with soft surfaces, tree cover, and California’s famous running-friendly weather are hard to beat. Running is an activity that truly shines when you don’t have to worry about unsafe car crossings or narrow, disappearing sidewalks mid-workout. The Washington regi...