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Having grown up in the New York area, this state has spoiled me as it offers so much more in terms of running! I have become addicted to the sport for over a decade. It is conducive in Oregon because of the temperate mild climate. I have run in Central Park, Texas, Vermont and Boston. You either have to get up really early to beat the terrible humidity or run at night if it cools down enough. My favorite routine running experience is Leif Erickson Road in Forest Park. Having grown up it the city, it still astounds me that I can run in a national forest within an urban environment. I am a working artist and running really opens my mind inspires my paintings.

Elise Wagner, Portland
www.elisewagner.com

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