Nature's Playbook

Nature's Playbook

More than miles

From pavement to trails, an ode to the distance in between

Connie Blumenthal's avatar
Connie Blumenthal
Oct 06, 2025
∙ Paid

I started running during Covid with my brother. Every morning we ran the same 3 mile loop by our parents house, using it as time to be outside and check in with each other. When I returned to NYC that fall, I kept running. It was my only time spent outside, and since the city was still empty, I used it as a way to explore different neighborhoods I’d nor…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of PJ Relkin.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Outerbound, Inc. dba Nature's Playbook · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture