Running Scared in Paris
 

My wife and I will be spending a vacation week in Paris this March. We will be staying at the Madeleine Palace on Rue Cambon near the Tuileries Garden. Since I am a recreational jogger, I usually go for a two-three mile run in the morning. My wife feels I should not attempt to do this in Paris. She feels it would be dangerous and offensive to the French people. I was planning on a 7-8 am run in the Gardens near our hotel. If i cannot run there, are there any options? Thanks, Dan Shea

Hey Dan -- <BR> <BR>Dangerous? Offensive? Nope. During my au pair days I loved running in the Tuileries and over in Luxembourg, but my absolute favorite running route was 'round & 'round the Ile St. Louis! <BR> <BR>Distractingly beautiful views make for better runs . . . have your wife jog with you! And get ready for conspiratorial smiles from other morning parisian runners . . . <BR>bon sejour a Paris <BR>xo <BR>T

While in Paris in October 1997, I saw several joggers around the Tuileries Garden. Enjoy the views!

French people seem to have a "strange" reputation on the west side of the Atlantic Ocean... <BR>You can jog as you like in the Tuileries Garden. The only danger I would see, will be when you try to cross the rue de Rivoli (because of the crazy traffic...). <BR>

Dan: I understand you need to keep your schedule, HOWEVER, don't overlook the fact that as a tourist/traveller, you can easily log 5 to 7 miles walking every day, just seeing the sights & getting around town. Also, 'tho I have't been to Paris yet, I'm told there's many stairs climbing to/from their subway/underground. SO, you may want to factor the extra "footwork" in when you plan the need for your daily run.

Dan: <BR>I understand you need to keep your schedule, HOWEVER, don't overlook the fact that as a tourist/traveller, you can easily log 5 to 7 miles walking every day, just seeing the sights & getting around town. Also, 'tho I have't been to Paris yet, I'm told there's many stairs climbing to/from their subway/underground. SO, you may want to factor the extra "footwork" in when you plan the need for your daily run. As for being offensive, I suspect they'll merely shake their heads, & mutter "another one of those crazy Americans". <BR>