I’ll be in Memphis next weekend (Foo Fighters, YAY!) and I’m wondering about places to run. The hotel claims to have a gym but if the weather is decent I’d prefer to run outside. We’re staying downtown at the Peabody (can’t wait to see those ducks!).
Suggestions?
From the Peabody run South to Beale Street and head West (right) down to the River. They have a Green Park down there with paths that run along the MS River. Go North past the Pyramid and take a left on the Auction Bridge over to Mud Island. There are more paths and a huge grassed area along the river. I would guess to the end of Mud Island back would give you 5 or 6 miles. Very scenic.
I wouldn’t do it at night, however. Enjoy.
Saturday at 11, Memphis (soon to be #1) Tigers will be playing Gonzaga at the Forum, which is about a block away from the Peabody. It would be a good place to hang out and people watch or if you like College BBall you may be able to get a cheap ticket in the nose bleed section.
Eat at the Rendezvous across the street, if you like atmosphere and good ribs.
Perfect, thanks, just what I was looking for.
I’d love to check out the game, but I don’t think I can talk the g/f into it. Besides, those Tigers are always whipping up on my Hurricanes during basketball season.
Thanks again!