Episode 82: The science on physical distancing, face masks, and what works best outdoors, with Beth Bennett

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This is our most authentic podcast!  We recorded this in-person, sitting outdoors, while maintaining a 7' physical distance - those birds you hear chirping in the background are real!

And what could be more important to talk about right now?  Exercising outdoors is the single best thing you can do for your physical, mental, and emotional health ... AND ... we are in a pandemic, where safety (not just your own) is paramount, and physical distancing is the law.  How do we resolve this?

Nidda Route (Niddaradweg) (Germany)

Submitted by Buzz Burrell on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 10:23pm
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Der komplette Niddaradweg von der Quelle im Vogelsberg bis zur Mündung in den Main in Frankfurt.

This route is a paved path, mostly used by cyclists, that follows the Nidda River from its source to its mouth.

93.08 kms; 854m loss

- Submitted by Philip Knapp

Redbird Crest Trail (KY)

Submitted by Buzz Burrell on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 10:13pm
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The Redbird Crest Trail in the Daniel Boone National Forest is a 70 mile looped shared use trail. It is used primarily for dirt bike, ATV, and other smaller OHV recreational riding. The trails are mostly wider trails with an 11 mile section of single track designated for dirt bikes, bicycles, horses, and foot traffic only. The trails are rugged and technical with much of the trail being up on the ridgelines. 

Malibu Creek State Park Loop (CA)

Submitted by pbakwin on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 08:01pm
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The Malibu Creek State Park loop is a loop on pretty popular trails in the Santa Monica Mountains. The easiest access is from the Malibu Creek State Park parking at 1925 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302. It is 14 miles long with an elevation gain of about 2,654ft.

National Trail (AZ)

Submitted by pbakwin on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 03:22pm
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A very popular, heavily trafficked trail that runs the length of South Mountain Park in Phoenix.  About 15 miles one-way.  There is a water fountain at the Pima Canyon TH (east end).

There was a 50 mile race utilizing this trail in 1998-2001, with the CR being Ian Torrance, 7h1m31s in 2000.  https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=12138