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Running Around Town

By
Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams

Running has become a more popular group activity over the past few years.  With more and more walking/running-friendly communities in the Lake Norman area, runners are finding new routes.

Many neighborhoods offer connecting sidewalks, providing a safe area for exercise.  The Preserve at Robbins Park in Cornelius is very close to the McDowell Greenway – which connects Birkdale Village, Robbins Park, Stratford Forest and the Alexander Chase.  There are other walking/running-friendly communities within the Lake Norman area – Vermillion, Wynfield, River Run, McConnell, Morrison Plantation.

There are also many running groups and forums focusing on running around Lake Norman:

D.A.R.T. – Davidson Area Running Team.  This running group meets multiple times a week for different distances.  All paces welcome!

Fleet Feet Sports – Fleet Feet is a local running store in Birkdale Village.  Different training groups are offered for folks interested in a variety of distances.

Run with Theoden – Theoden Janes writes for the Charlotte Observer and posts about the local running scene on Facebook.  If you have questions about running, form, apparel, races – he is happy to post it and you will get feedback from local runners.  He also hosts a weekly run with Charlotte folks, all paces welcome.

Whether you are just starting out with an exercise schedule or are an active walker/jogger/runner, be sure to check out the exercise-friendly communities and greenways in our area!

Christine O'Shea
Christine E O'Shea Broker - Naples, FL
Active communities of runners, walkers and bikers are coming up all over cities and towns, great concept!
Aug 21, 2013 10:55 AM