Since 2008, Ryan Novaczyk has functioned as CFO and president of New Perspective Senior Living in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. In his free time, Ryan Novaczyk enjoys staying active by running, biking, and rollerblading.
Minnesota is known as the land of 10,000 Lakes, which means residents and visitors to the area have many outdoor spaces to explore. As such, the state holds many great options for runners, including:
1. The Mississippi River. Running along the river is both scenic and refreshing. One of the best places to start a run is St. Anthony Main. Head east to go to Saint Paul and west to visit North Minneapolis. The river offers 13 bridges to cross, a combination of hills and flat surfaces, and multiple drinking fountains should your water bottle need a refill.
2. The Lakes. While the locals know them as the lakes, officially they are called Lake Harriet, Lake Calhoun, Lake of the Isles, and Cedar Lake, and it is possible to run all four in one go. The entire chain results in a 13.3-mile run. To tack on more miles, consider journeying along the beautiful Minnehaha Creek Parkway.
3. Summit Avenue. Venture over to Saint Paul's most famous residential street (where F. Scott Fitzgerald once lived) and run past all the gorgeous mansions on your way to the Saint Paul Capitol, or cut over to Grand Avenue for some ice cream at the end of the run.
