My 2nd Manhattan Circumnavigation
This second time around I knew what to expect and was in better running shape. This time I tackled it counter-clockwise and had the GPX map loaded into my Coros watch.
Amy Dawson
I am a 7th grade math teacher at Trumansburg Central School, owned Emoticakes up until closing in October 2024, and love to write about my running, hiking, and swimming.
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