Back in January this @SpaceClinics blog talked up
the Joys of Urban Running, and it appears that the fears over the difficulties of running in the streets of Las Vegas were misplaced.
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| Bellagio & Caesars Palace in the sunshine |
In the cool of the morning, it is possible to enjoy a view of the famous strip with few other folks on the streets (indeed the casinos are obviously busier than the streets!). Add to the conditions a mix of underfoot environments such as concrete, tarmac, artificial grass & sand plus a dozen sets of stairs to manage (running up every second one, descending with good form one step at a time) then a pretty reasonable workout can be achieved!
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| Cleaning of stairwell with MGM to rear |
Whether it is borne out of necessity or positive discrimination, there appears to be a high proportion of working staff in the city are what could be termed 'senior citizens'. That is reflected in some of the morning running population, although irrespective of age, there appears to be a marked reluctance to do 'stair running' at all-in fact this is the case throughout the day as the population appears totally unable or unwilling to use stairs when escalators are alongside.
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| Bizarro nature of Vegas exemplified at the Luxor, Southern Strip |
For those asking about whether or not joggers are redirected through casinos when the cleaners are doing their job in a 24 hour city, then I would say that sidewalks/ pavements are only partially closed, and there is only one escalator or stairwell closed at a time to facilitate smooth running. So that's a NO then! May be no bad thing having said that, as there is still smoking permitted in public across the casinos - with exception to the card tables bizarrely - it is remarkably fresh to run outdoors in Nevada.
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| Stratosphere marking Northern end of the 'Strip' |
Oh, and a top tip,for even fewer people on the pavements, try headig towards the Northern end of the strip with the Stratosphere as your marker.
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| Looks like Paris? Not so much... |
Bar various bearded men advertising their homeless status mixing with Veterans from various conflicts, sometimes in camo jackets, and a few folks in battered wheelchairs there were pretty much clear runs right through to the varied Chapels & Churches for rapid weddings. Quite the difference from the Luxor & MGM hotels of the Southern Strip & world famous signage welcoming you to this gambling mecca.
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| Ah, Fun City Chapel of the Bells. Of course it is... |
Enjoy the pics: this is as close to a postcard from Nevada as you will get as otherwise its indoor learning the whole time...
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