Running Downtown
Another beautiful day in Knoxville. The decision to run this morning was easy, but I really didn't want to run hills so my best option was to head downtown and run riverside on Neyland Drive. Neyland Drive is a mostly flat 5-mile out and back with a couple of options to add mileage. I varied the route and came up with a nice 5.5 mile run.
Henley Street Bridge and the Tennessee River
Knoxville Riverfront. The Three Rivers Ramble red caboose is visible on the right . Neyland Stadium, home of the University of Tennessee Volunteers is in the middle of the photo. Behind the stadium, barely visible on the left, is the arena and home to Tennessee's winning Ladies and Men's Basketball teams.
The Canadian Geese are back. Before long the geese and their babies will be stopping traffic on Neyland Drive as they cross the road from one feeding ground to another.
I have a nice variety of wildflowers in bloom in my garden. Above is the Foam Flower and the Dwarf Crested Iris (Tennessee State flower). Unfortunately, dandelions are in full bloom too.
Variegated Solomon Seal
Dwarf Crested Iris
Tuesday Workout
Run: 5.5 miles, 63 minutes, 11.45 mmp
Strength Training: 30 minutes
5 comments:
I love running along the river, mostly the Chattahoochee! I did get to run it in two different spots though, hundreds of miles apart. They both were equally enjoyable!
I'm glad Tennesseans are nice enough to stop for the little geeselets... Folks in Georgia are still learning to adapt :-)
Wow, those are some amazing looking downtown photos. Like a travel magazine!
That is a great place to run! You should submit your pictures to the tourism dept or start a running trails in Knoxville website. They are terrific!
I agree with Rainmaker & Akshaye -- your photos deserve to be in a travel publication! Very nice!!
love the look of that downtown...gorgeous...and as good as the shots are, i bet they don't even do it justice...
have relatives in knoxville...
what a pretty town..
keep up that running...
thanks for dropping by
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