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Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
Gentleman
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Date: May 24, 2012 11:40AM
I've been walking at various high school tracks for the past couple of months. Unfortunately, the temperature is starting to rise and I can't really handle walking outside when it gets too hot. So my question is are there any indoor tracks in the Fairfax area? Or any indoor areas to walk that would be open to the public. I wouldn't be able to walk until after 4PM. I've looked into gym memberships but they're quite expensive. I've thought about mall-walking but there are too many people during the evenings and I wouldn't be able to do mornings. Thank you!
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
Texas Ranger
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Date: May 24, 2012 11:58AM
I know you addressed Mall Walking already but you should try Potomac Mills - it's never crowded and it's a really long walk from one end to the other.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
Gentleman
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Date: May 24, 2012 01:01PM
Thanks for the quick reply. I would consider mall-walking if there's no other option. Potomac Mills is aboout 20 miles from my place. I would like something a little closer but I'll definitely consider it. I live closer to Fair Oaks Mall but it gets really crowded. I've never really surveyed Potomac Mills but I'll head down there to check it out. Thanks! Any other suggestions would be great.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
optional
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Date: May 24, 2012 02:13PM
Buy a used treadmill?
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
Answer Man
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Date: May 24, 2012 02:17PM
Take a long walk off a short pier. You won't get hot.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
WingNut
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Date: May 24, 2012 02:23PM
Crystal City Underground.
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Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
Gordon Blvd
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Date: May 24, 2012 02:24PM
@O.P. well, Springfield mall isnt too crowded these days................
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
Hay Zeus
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Date: May 24, 2012 02:26PM
Udvar Hazy, it has free admission! (but $15 parking)
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/24/2012 02:27PM by Hay Zeus.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/24/2012 02:27PM by Hay Zeus.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
r u serious?
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Date: May 24, 2012 02:30PM
wow, how old are you? 80? seriously, what a fucking pussy. and how is walking at length on a hard tiled floor of a mall appealing to anyone? use the indoor track in the field house at gmu, though i doubt you'd find any other old fogies there who you could socialize with.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
Hay Zeus
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Date: May 24, 2012 02:36PM
You could also walk Reagan National from New(er) end to the Original end. Its sort of like a time warp.
The New terminal was completed in the late 90's and the oldest part the 50's???
The New terminal was completed in the late 90's and the oldest part the 50's???
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
duh!
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Date: May 24, 2012 02:43PM
How about walking to Potomac Mills then!? 20 miles sound like a good walking plan...
Gentleman Wrote:
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> Thanks for the quick reply. I would consider
> mall-walking if there's no other option. Potomac
> Mills is aboout 20 miles from my place. I would
> like something a little closer but I'll definitely
> consider it. I live closer to Fair Oaks Mall but
> it gets really crowded. I've never really surveyed
> Potomac Mills but I'll head down there to check it
> out. Thanks! Any other suggestions would be great.
Gentleman Wrote:
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> Thanks for the quick reply. I would consider
> mall-walking if there's no other option. Potomac
> Mills is aboout 20 miles from my place. I would
> like something a little closer but I'll definitely
> consider it. I live closer to Fair Oaks Mall but
> it gets really crowded. I've never really surveyed
> Potomac Mills but I'll head down there to check it
> out. Thanks! Any other suggestions would be great.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
jim143
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Date: May 24, 2012 06:40PM
Does Udvar Hazy charge for riding a bicycle in? Or have a place to keep bikes? I was thinking of parking over near Dulles Discovery and riding over the 28 bridge.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
Billytodd
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Date: May 24, 2012 06:45PM
Do you need a student I'd to walk the gum indoor track? Pay a fee? Tia.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
Gentleman
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Date: May 24, 2012 06:55PM
r u serious? Wrote:
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> wow, how old are you? 80? seriously, what a
> fucking pussy. and how is walking at length on a
> hard tiled floor of a mall appealing to anyone?
> use the indoor track in the field house at gmu,
> though i doubt you'd find any other old fogies
> there who you could socialize with.
Thank you everyone for the replies. Yes, I am an older man, although not 80 yet. Your suggestion of the Mason Field House is a definite possiblity. Their prices are a bit expensive but it might be better than nothing. Not looking to socialize. Just walk. But thank you for the suggestion.
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> wow, how old are you? 80? seriously, what a
> fucking pussy. and how is walking at length on a
> hard tiled floor of a mall appealing to anyone?
> use the indoor track in the field house at gmu,
> though i doubt you'd find any other old fogies
> there who you could socialize with.
Thank you everyone for the replies. Yes, I am an older man, although not 80 yet. Your suggestion of the Mason Field House is a definite possiblity. Their prices are a bit expensive but it might be better than nothing. Not looking to socialize. Just walk. But thank you for the suggestion.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
Are you rich?
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Date: May 24, 2012 06:58PM
You can come walk with me. Just kidding.
The Town of Clifton is a lot fun to walk around. Just watch out for Liz Bradsher. She will rob you blind.
The Town of Clifton is a lot fun to walk around. Just watch out for Liz Bradsher. She will rob you blind.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
NRA 75
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Date: May 25, 2012 07:17PM
W+OD by far is the best place to walk in NOVA.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
king and union sts
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Date: May 25, 2012 07:20PM
Old Town Alexandria. Slight hills and lots to see, plus it is safe.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
great place
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Date: May 25, 2012 07:33PM
the trinidad neighborhood dc. there is a good chance you will get a little running in also.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
Lester
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Date: May 25, 2012 07:52PM
Loehman's Plaza Bally's has a track on the second floor. You might try walking the trails around Wakefield Recreation Center.
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/wakefield/wake-outdoors.htm
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/wakefield/wake-outdoors.htm
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
Gordon Blvd
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Date: May 26, 2012 09:23AM
lotsa trails in Burke Centre - also all the lakes around here have trails - that's something to think about too. Trails are in Reston but I think you have to know what yr doing to use those.................
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
NRA 75
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Date: May 26, 2012 01:19PM
Gordon Blvd Wrote:
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> lotsa trails in Burke Centre - also all the lakes
> around here have trails - that's something to
> think about too. Trails are in Reston but I think
> you have to know what yr doing to use
> those.................
Agreed. Good spots. Burke Lake named one of the top #25 in the nation,even with its only 4.75 mile distance or so.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/26/2012 01:19PM by NRA 75.
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> lotsa trails in Burke Centre - also all the lakes
> around here have trails - that's something to
> think about too. Trails are in Reston but I think
> you have to know what yr doing to use
> those.................
Agreed. Good spots. Burke Lake named one of the top #25 in the nation,even with its only 4.75 mile distance or so.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/26/2012 01:19PM by NRA 75.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
walker texas ranger
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Date: May 26, 2012 01:28PM
Burke Lake is prob the best place in Fairfax but you have to watch out for the Lance Armstrong wannabes. They fly down the paths and get pissed if you dont immediately get out of their way. The same douches who ride their bikes in the car lanes of 123 even though an extra wide asphalt path runs alongside 123.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
Question...
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Date: May 26, 2012 05:26PM
Is Burke Lake Park safe for women (well, insofar as any place is)? Is there enough foot or bike traffic or proximity to others that you don't feel isolated?
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
NRA 75
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Date: May 26, 2012 05:37PM
Question... Wrote:
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> Is Burke Lake Park safe for women (well, insofar
> as any place is)? Is there enough foot or bike
> traffic or proximity to others that you don't feel
> isolated?
Burke Lake is extremely safe. Families, lots of good people. The only police report out of here for a serious crime, turned out to be a false report in the past few years, per my understanding.
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> Is Burke Lake Park safe for women (well, insofar
> as any place is)? Is there enough foot or bike
> traffic or proximity to others that you don't feel
> isolated?
Burke Lake is extremely safe. Families, lots of good people. The only police report out of here for a serious crime, turned out to be a false report in the past few years, per my understanding.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
Lee
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Date: May 26, 2012 07:06PM
How about the trails at Elanour C. Lawrence park on Walney Rd.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
burke laker
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Date: May 26, 2012 07:38PM
Question... Wrote:
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> Is Burke Lake Park safe for women (well, insofar
> as any place is)? Is there enough foot or bike
> traffic or proximity to others that you don't feel
> isolated?
Go there all the time, never a problem. The path is about 4.5 miles around. I see plenty of people walking, jogging or riding a bike. I think the riff raff goes elsewhere. The surrounding neighborhood is upper middle class so that helps.
If you are worried take some pepper spray with you.
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> Is Burke Lake Park safe for women (well, insofar
> as any place is)? Is there enough foot or bike
> traffic or proximity to others that you don't feel
> isolated?
Go there all the time, never a problem. The path is about 4.5 miles around. I see plenty of people walking, jogging or riding a bike. I think the riff raff goes elsewhere. The surrounding neighborhood is upper middle class so that helps.
If you are worried take some pepper spray with you.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
Gentleman
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Date: May 28, 2012 02:34PM
It's great that this thread has become so popular. But, if possible, I'd like more suggestions for indoor walking areas. All these outdoor walking areas sound great but I really can't handle being outside in 90+ degree weather. Thanks!
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
Lester
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Date: May 28, 2012 03:03PM
Try Wakefield. I think most public gyms' indoor walking tracks just go aroound the multi-purpose courts. Your walk may get disrupted by other sports that are going on at the same time.
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/wp-glance001.htm
Go in the morning.
Use outdoor trails that have a lot of tree cover. For instance, the W&OD's parallel gravel path is heavily shaded between Reston Parkway and Hunter Mill Rd. There are some designated bike trails in the City of Fairfax.
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/wp-glance001.htm
Go in the morning.
Use outdoor trails that have a lot of tree cover. For instance, the W&OD's parallel gravel path is heavily shaded between Reston Parkway and Hunter Mill Rd. There are some designated bike trails in the City of Fairfax.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
Hay Zeus
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Date: May 28, 2012 03:20PM
What about the County Government Building?
Its quite large inside, layed out similiar to a high school inside and is a public space.
I bet a few times end to end is 1.5 -2 miles
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/28/2012 03:22PM by Hay Zeus.
Its quite large inside, layed out similiar to a high school inside and is a public space.
I bet a few times end to end is 1.5 -2 miles
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/28/2012 03:22PM by Hay Zeus.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
genterfication
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Date: May 28, 2012 05:37PM
great place Wrote:
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> the trinidad neighborhood dc. there is a good
> chance you will get a little running in also.
lol that place is full of white hipsters now.
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> the trinidad neighborhood dc. there is a good
> chance you will get a little running in also.
lol that place is full of white hipsters now.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
I lkie
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Date: May 28, 2012 06:29PM
Mason Neck State Park in Lorton..........drive down to education center....walk back to entrance (about 2 miles)paved, covered by trees.......VERY few cars......Eagles fly over
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
Alpha Male
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Date: May 28, 2012 07:12PM
walker texas ranger Wrote:
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> Burke Lake is prob the best place in Fairfax but
> you have to watch out for the Lance Armstrong
> wannabes. They fly down the paths and get pissed
> if you dont immediately get out of their way. The
> same douches who ride their bikes in the car lanes
> of 123 even though an extra wide asphalt path runs
> alongside 123.
+1. Those faggot bikers think they own the fucking trail. That and the Koreans from the cult-church across the street.
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> Burke Lake is prob the best place in Fairfax but
> you have to watch out for the Lance Armstrong
> wannabes. They fly down the paths and get pissed
> if you dont immediately get out of their way. The
> same douches who ride their bikes in the car lanes
> of 123 even though an extra wide asphalt path runs
> alongside 123.
+1. Those faggot bikers think they own the fucking trail. That and the Koreans from the cult-church across the street.
Re: Good Places To Walk?
Posted by:
Squat bob
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Date: August 13, 2014 10:45AM
There always has to be one individual in the crowd to make a person NOT want to follow this site. Your stuck with that mouth and the filth that flows from it, however, I do believe there is always the possibility for change. The one thing you will never ever have any control over is...growing older. You too one day will be that old fart!