On business here through Wednesday. Bogotá is not really conducive for city running because it's congested and there's always the fear that you'll stick out like a sore thumb and get kidnapped. Although safer than a few decades ago, you should still be cautious. However, nestled inside the city is a beautiful little park called "Parque Simon Bolivar" which is a little green gem. It boasts a myriad of paved, unpaved and clay trails and although only 2.5 miles in circumference, the trails make it seem a lot longer. The city is 8,661 feet above sea level (third highest city after La Paz, Bolivia and Quito, Ecuador) so I could definitely feel it on today's 7 mile run. If you're ever visiting Bogotá, try Parque Simon Bolivar for a safe and serene run.- JARRIN
Jarrin, if you get kidnapped we can use this as an opportunity to channel our phenominal fitness and transition into running/fighting machines and come and rescue you.
ReplyDeleteI was just running on a treadmill at a gym where I was watching some Steven Segal movie. Basically, he goes to some country and rescues people thugs who are part of a drug cartel.
Those trails look incredible. I went running at 8,000 feet in Colorado a few years ago and was winded after 20 min so my hat is off to you for going 7 miles.
ReplyDeleteIf you do get kidnapped, I'll give my brother a call. He's an Air Force Special Operations Pararescue jumper. His team will get you out.