Fun on Foot in New York is the top running and walking guide to
New York City and the surrounding region. It describes and maps over 80
enjoyable and interesting training and exercise routes for runners and
walkers.
It includes over 45 routes in the five NYC boroughs, plus coverage of
Westchester and the Long Island counties in New York, and Hudson county
in New Jersey. Top routes in other major NY and NJ centers, including
Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, and Syracuse, are also described.
Over 90 maps plus introductions to over 70 running clubs. Trail maps have
details of mileages, restrooms, water fountains, public transit, and places of
interest.
This book is an essential reference for all New York runners and walkers -
locals, visitors, and newcomers alike. The Fun on Foot books are objective
and have a well-defined model for assessing routes.
Available from major bookstores or buy online here. ISBN
978-0-9765244-2-7 (ISBN-10: 0-9765244-2-2) Paperback. 380 pages. 190
illustrations. Retail $16.95.
New York City and the surrounding region. It describes and maps over 80
enjoyable and interesting training and exercise routes for runners and
walkers.
It includes over 45 routes in the five NYC boroughs, plus coverage of
Westchester and the Long Island counties in New York, and Hudson county
in New Jersey. Top routes in other major NY and NJ centers, including
Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, and Syracuse, are also described.
Over 90 maps plus introductions to over 70 running clubs. Trail maps have
details of mileages, restrooms, water fountains, public transit, and places of
interest.
This book is an essential reference for all New York runners and walkers -
locals, visitors, and newcomers alike. The Fun on Foot books are objective
and have a well-defined model for assessing routes.
Available from major bookstores or buy online here. ISBN
978-0-9765244-2-7 (ISBN-10: 0-9765244-2-2) Paperback. 380 pages. 190
illustrations. Retail $16.95.
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Bill Rodgers, 4-time winner of the New York City
Marathon and 4-time winner of the Boston
Marathon
"Fun on Foot in New York is a vigorous, rousing, and
expansive springboard for runners seeking
foot-friendly routes in New York City and its
surrounds!"
Lisa Ondieki, New York City Marathon Winner and
record holder for nine years
"Nola and Warwick's book Fun on Foot in New York
inspired me to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and
enjoy Dumbo and the Brooklyn waterfront. I've lived
in New York all my adult life and never did this.
It was a fabulous experience."
Kathrine Switzer, 1974 winner of the NYC
Marathon and author of Marathon Woman
"Very well done! A great resource for runners who
live in metro New York or who travel to the area."
Mike Barnow, 30-year veteran coach of elite
distance runners, Westchester County, NY
"Wow! Not only does it give an accurate description
of what our club considers its home, but it provides
all relevant contact information. With this book
seasoned runners, beginners, nature lovers, anyone
can grab it and go. There truly is something for
everyone."
Gerard Ruiz, President, Alley Pond Striders,
Queens, NY
"Fun on Foot is the book we runners have long been
waiting for!"
Fred Haslett, President, Long Island Road Runners
Club
"I just finished reading the chapter on The Bronx and
found it to be wonderfully detailed; in fact there are
sections I've not run before but will now consider
trying. Well done!"
Ken Rolston, Coach of Van Cortlandt Track Club,
The Bronx, NY
Bill Rodgers, 4-time winner of the New York City
Marathon and 4-time winner of the Boston
Marathon
"Fun on Foot in New York is a vigorous, rousing, and
expansive springboard for runners seeking
foot-friendly routes in New York City and its
surrounds!"
Lisa Ondieki, New York City Marathon Winner and
record holder for nine years
"Nola and Warwick's book Fun on Foot in New York
inspired me to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and
enjoy Dumbo and the Brooklyn waterfront. I've lived
in New York all my adult life and never did this.
It was a fabulous experience."
Kathrine Switzer, 1974 winner of the NYC
Marathon and author of Marathon Woman
"Very well done! A great resource for runners who
live in metro New York or who travel to the area."
Mike Barnow, 30-year veteran coach of elite
distance runners, Westchester County, NY
"Wow! Not only does it give an accurate description
of what our club considers its home, but it provides
all relevant contact information. With this book
seasoned runners, beginners, nature lovers, anyone
can grab it and go. There truly is something for
everyone."
Gerard Ruiz, President, Alley Pond Striders,
Queens, NY
"Fun on Foot is the book we runners have long been
waiting for!"
Fred Haslett, President, Long Island Road Runners
Club
"I just finished reading the chapter on The Bronx and
found it to be wonderfully detailed; in fact there are
sections I've not run before but will now consider
trying. Well done!"
Ken Rolston, Coach of Van Cortlandt Track Club,
The Bronx, NY
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What Reviewers and Local Runners are Saying...
"The book is well organized... informative and easy
to read… Whether you’re a tourist or a local, Fun on
Foot in New York would make a great running or
walking resource."
Active.com Read Full Review
"I am extremely pleased by all of his course
descriptions. It is a wonderful resource for New
Yorkers and outsiders alike. Enlightening and dead-
on accurate."
Alex Gonzales, New York runner for 10 years and 7-
time marathon finisher
"As anyone who has ever used a guide book knows,
having good information is one thing, and finding it
is another. Fun on Foot handles both and handles
them well ... you’ll find this to be a valuable addition
to a home library on things to do and places to go."
Eric Turkewitz, Race Director, Paine to Pain 1/2
Marathon Trail Race, New Rochelle,NY Read Full
Review
"A complete and comprehensive runner's guide to
the Big Apple. Anyone who enjoys these activities
and is going to be in New York should get Fun on
Foot in New York."
Midwest Book Review Read Full Review
"This is a really wonderful book! It’s a great tool
because there are tons of trails in New York City."
Matthew Maggiacomo, WNBC TV New York Hear
Full Interview
"The book may be especially helpful for Long
Islanders who want to spend a day walking or
running in the city but with the exception of Central
Park fear to tread in Manhattan."
New York Newsday Read Full Article
"A cool new book!"
Brian Lehrer, WNYC, New York NPR Hear Full
Interview
to read… Whether you’re a tourist or a local, Fun on
Foot in New York would make a great running or
walking resource."
Active.com Read Full Review
"I am extremely pleased by all of his course
descriptions. It is a wonderful resource for New
Yorkers and outsiders alike. Enlightening and dead-
on accurate."
Alex Gonzales, New York runner for 10 years and 7-
time marathon finisher
"As anyone who has ever used a guide book knows,
having good information is one thing, and finding it
is another. Fun on Foot handles both and handles
them well ... you’ll find this to be a valuable addition
to a home library on things to do and places to go."
Eric Turkewitz, Race Director, Paine to Pain 1/2
Marathon Trail Race, New Rochelle,NY Read Full
Review
"A complete and comprehensive runner's guide to
the Big Apple. Anyone who enjoys these activities
and is going to be in New York should get Fun on
Foot in New York."
Midwest Book Review Read Full Review
"This is a really wonderful book! It’s a great tool
because there are tons of trails in New York City."
Matthew Maggiacomo, WNBC TV New York Hear
Full Interview
"The book may be especially helpful for Long
Islanders who want to spend a day walking or
running in the city but with the exception of Central
Park fear to tread in Manhattan."
New York Newsday Read Full Article
"A cool new book!"
Brian Lehrer, WNYC, New York NPR Hear Full
Interview
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