Today was the last of the long runs for the Dukes and we split up, with Birch running on the far east coast beaches near Shelter Island and I took to the left coast. Taking my running game to Los Angeles, specifically the beaches south of the airport, the other Manhattan, Manhattan Beach, the birthplace of beach volleyball.

I started out todays 12 mile run at the Manhattan Beach pier and headed south along the Strand to Hermosa Beach and then Redondo beach. This run was just what I needed, running along the beach in beautiful sunshine with tons of people out enjoying the day. This is such a nice difference from NYC, where I have been waking up at 6am and running in 55 degree weather before the sun comes up. Sometimes I really wonder why I am not living in Southern CA.

I hope to head back to Manhattan Beach this week to get another run in before I head back to NYC and run the Marathon. If not for a run just for a walk around, just take a look how nice it is here

Some pictures of the scenery