FOUR NEW YORK CITY RUNNING ROUTES

A graduate of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Jennifer Heiner-Pisano holds a bachelor of science in business administration. In addition to overseeing the daily operations for four branches of a growing New Jersey running company, Jennifer Heiner-Pisano, who is an avid runner herself, organizes group runs in preparation for the New York City Marathon, including the "Three Bridges Runs."

New York City offers no shortage of training routes for marathoners and recreational runners alike .  While the most noted and famed place to run in the Five Boroughs is Central Park, located in Manhattan, there are plenty of other options that Jennifer Heiner-Pisano recommends as well.  

If you are tired of Central Park, try one of these routes: 1. The Five Bridges Run. Perfect for the adventurous runner, this 16 (or more!) mile route travels through three boroughs and crosses five bridges, including the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge. 2. The Hudson River Run. Although it tends to be crowded at peak times, this path spans more than eight miles from the Bronx to Battery Park, and you can get on at almost any point along with it. This run takes you to the famed "Little Red Lighthouse" at the base of the George Washington Bridge. 3. The High Line. Built on an elevated section of an old railroad line, this 1.4-mile linear park offers views of the Meatpacking District and Hudson River and is dotted with street art and sculptures. 4. Prospect Park. Located in Brooklyn, and is the site of the start of many races in New York City, the outer loop of the park provides 3.68 miles of gentle, sometimes hilly running paths.