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shanb42 · 05-17-2009, 10:03 PM

I will be on vacation with my family the end of September. I am also training for the NYC marathon. Does anyone know of any (safe) running trails in Aruba.

*Arubalisa* · 05-17-2009, 10:24 PM

Cross Training in Aruba

*Andrea J.* · 05-17-2009, 10:25 PM

most of the runners that i have seen run the beach and road area from the costa linda all the way up to marriott

another good running spot for those that are seriously training (like you) is from the holiday inn to the california lighthouse and back.

enjoy
andrea

Lynn R · 05-18-2009, 06:33 AM

We were in Aruba in March, a friend of our was training for the London Marathon, he was running from Divi Village to the light house depending if it was a long run or short, then off to downtown, sometime pass the airport and back, that would of been his 2 3/4 hours run. He would start at 5:30 am before the heat.
He did run the 1/2 marathon in Aruba on March 15th, came in 1st in his category over 55 year old!!!
Wish you luck in NY!!!

Schnauzerjoy · 05-18-2009, 05:26 PM

My wife runs on Aruba all the time. (I got a car).

Generally along the coast all the way from the airport to the lighthouse is safe and used for running in general.

In residential areas = inland and south of the airport, you will face the only downside to the Paradise, which is the loose dogs. They do not like runners, bikers and quads.
You can still run there, but you need to carry a big stick. You would normally not use it, but the dogs knows what a big stick is and will normally keep its distance.

If you feel like getting a more natural scenary, you can run on the "rough" side of the island by going past the lighthouse, following the rocky coast.
You will have a completely different scenery and no crowds at all, but remember to bring a lot of water as there are no place to buy or steal any.
If you run out there you should plan to run out and then back past the lighthouse, unless you find a big stick to run through the residential areas back to the hotels.

Keep on running

Carsten

*Andrea J.* · 05-18-2009, 06:41 PM

your comment about the dogs is really true.
runners going thru the neighborhoods would be taking their lives in their hands due to the presence of loose dogs.

Jarubian · 05-18-2009, 08:16 PM

Depending on where you stay the run from any hotel to the lighthouse is great.

arubamark · 05-19-2009, 06:24 AM

"Now you wouldn't believe me if I told you, but I could run like the wind blows. From that day on, if I was ever going somewhere, I was running!"

Forrest Gump

JerseyPete · 05-25-2009, 04:11 PM

Aruba running is great...get out early though...unless you like the desert heat. Remember one side of Aruba is like a dry desert...but the scenery is awesome.
Try www.mapmyrun.com to get the full mileage count...from hotel to the lighthouse and back. For instance, from the Hyatt to the Lighthouse and back is ~8 miles.
Good luck at the NYC Marathon.

shanb42 · 03-25-2010, 05:47 PM

Thanks everyone. I actually planned my long runs for the day before I left and the day after I got home last year. Hit the treadmill otherwise. Thanks for the link Pete. That will come in handy this year

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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,253 Images: 80	most of the runners that i have seen run the beach and road area from the costa linda all the way up to marriott another good running spot for those that are seriously training (like you) is from the holiday inn to the california lighthouse and back. enjoy andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

05-18-2009, 06:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lynn R Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Divi Village Costa Linda Down town Posts: 64	We were in Aruba in March, a friend of our was training for the London Marathon, he was running from Divi Village to the light house depending if it was a long run or short, then off to downtown, sometime pass the airport and back, that would of been his 2 3/4 hours run. He would start at 5:30 am before the heat. He did run the 1/2 marathon in Aruba on March 15th, came in 1st in his category over 55 year old!!! Wish you luck in NY!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Lynn R

05-18-2009, 05:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Schnauzerjoy Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: My swimming pool with a 7/7 or in my boat with a fishing rod looking in at Malmok. Posts: 276	My wife runs on Aruba all the time. (I got a car). Generally along the coast all the way from the airport to the lighthouse is safe and used for running in general. In residential areas = inland and south of the airport, you will face the only downside to the Paradise, which is the loose dogs. They do not like runners, bikers and quads. You can still run there, but you need to carry a big stick. You would normally not use it, but the dogs knows what a big stick is and will normally keep its distance. If you feel like getting a more natural scenary, you can run on the "rough" side of the island by going past the lighthouse, following the rocky coast. You will have a completely different scenery and no crowds at all, but remember to bring a lot of water as there are no place to buy or steal any. If you run out there you should plan to run out and then back past the lighthouse, unless you find a big stick to run through the residential areas back to the hotels. Keep on running Carsten Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-18-2009, 06:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,253 Images: 80	your comment about the dogs is really true. runners going thru the neighborhoods would be taking their lives in their hands due to the presence of loose dogs. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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Jarubian Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Renaissance Hotel, Baby Beach Posts: 432 Images: 3	Depending on where you stay the run from any hotel to the lighthouse is great. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Love Aruba

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arubamark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rennaissance Island & Bully's Taxi Posts: 1,294 Images: 47	"Now you wouldn't believe me if I told you, but I could run like the wind blows. From that day on, if I was ever going somewhere, I was running!" Forrest Gump Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-25-2009, 04:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
JerseyPete Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14	Aruba running is great...get out early though...unless you like the desert heat. Remember one side of Aruba is like a dry desert...but the scenery is awesome. Try www.mapmyrun.com to get the full mileage count...from hotel to the lighthouse and back. For instance, from the Hyatt to the Lighthouse and back is ~8 miles. Good luck at the NYC Marathon. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-25-2010, 05:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
shanb42 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The beach! Age: 34 Posts: 68	Thanks everyone. I actually planned my long runs for the day before I left and the day after I got home last year. Hit the treadmill otherwise. Thanks for the link Pete. That will come in handy this year Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Shannon