It’s a weird February when the snow drops are in bloom and the daffodils are already 5″ high in Central Park.
Speaking of things that are a weird height, the cool guys were all wearing pants that we would have called “floods (short for floodwaters)” back in the day. Lots of exposed ankles.
In general, it seemed like people just didn’t know how to dress for the weather. I saw folks bundled up like they were visiting Antarctica and others wearing flip flops. Our technique – light layers with gloves, as necessary.
Thanks to Quinn we scored the best slices of pizza I’ve ever had in NYC in a dive-y spot across the street from the Garden. Crisp, hot, great toppings and excellent cheese. We went every day.
Although I only went once, Macy’s provided me with the ultimate score when I found a gorgeous pair of suede over the knee boots. The original price was far more than I’ve ever spent on footwear before (or any other garment, for that matter), but when Macy’s has a sale they do not mess around. My beautiful new Coach boots set me back $51, approximately 90% less than where they had started. 
The Meatpacking District has changed more than any other neighborhood that I can think of in the last 20 years. There’s so much good shopping and eating and hanging out to be had there!
I’m really interested to watch the Hudson Rail Yard area develop. Lots of construction going on there these days and I’m hopeful that there will be some new cool places to stay for overnight visits.
Running in NYC is always an adventure. No matter what neighborhood I’m staying in, I can always find my way to either water or Central Park, a fact that reminds me that Manhattan just isn’t really that big.
Since Manhattan is starting to feel small to me, maybe it’s time to start exploring Brooklyn and Queens? Suggestions for exploring those boroughs?
DelSo 
run or walk over the Brooklyn Bridge – botanical gardens, Prospect park, coney island and more.
I’ve run the bridge a couple of times – love it! One of my favorite NYC runs is on the west side of Battery Park, running south, seeing Lady Liberty and then going around the southern tip and through the seaport and across the bridge. I haven’t been to Prospect Park, botanical gardens or Coney Island in years. Good ideas!
I’ve never tried that.I don’t get to the city often. I’m running the Shape Half. My first in Central park.
When is that, Darlene? I’ve never raced in NYC before.
April 30. All women’s half. Come.
Awesome deal on those boots! And the pizza looked tasty.
It would have been criminal to leave those boots behind!