That area you went is a part of my normal jogging loop (when it's not below freezing out, haha)! You definitely chose the best spot for your jog, and I'm sure the rare cold weather we are having made it even more memorable. Enjoy your time in Portland! :) Also, if you're still in the area and looking to ice skate at all, there's a seasonal outdoor (covered) skating rink near the waterfront just south of that area that I think is open for another week or so. They are trying it out to help bring more people downtown. Besides that, there's the Lloyd Center rink, Winterhawks Skating Center, Mountain View Ice Arena, and Sherwood Ice Arena, and The Rink Exchange further south in Eugene. We're spoiled with a pretty good number of rinks here!
@@OlegAltukhov Oh wow, that's really cool! Well welcome back then :) Also, since you use Strava, check out the "ON PDX Store Group Run" if you're ever around on a Wednesday and want to join others for a jog around that area (or otherwise up towards Forest Park). I've found it extra motivating to join and see others jogging. I've been on a short break from jogging and skating due to travel travel and catching a cold around the holidays, but I'm looking forward to getting back to those activities again soon. Best wishes on your goals, running and otherwise!
That area you went is a part of my normal jogging loop (when it's not below freezing out, haha)! You definitely chose the best spot for your jog, and I'm sure the rare cold weather we are having made it even more memorable. Enjoy your time in Portland! :) Also, if you're still in the area and looking to ice skate at all, there's a seasonal outdoor (covered) skating rink near the waterfront just south of that area that I think is open for another week or so. They are trying it out to help bring more people downtown. Besides that, there's the Lloyd Center rink, Winterhawks Skating Center, Mountain View Ice Arena, and Sherwood Ice Arena, and The Rink Exchange further south in Eugene. We're spoiled with a pretty good number of rinks here!
Thank you Grant!! I used to train at MVIA and Lloyd Center. MVIA was my first rink after all!! Don't have my skates with me but maybe next time!!
@@OlegAltukhov Oh wow, that's really cool! Well welcome back then :) Also, since you use Strava, check out the "ON PDX Store Group Run" if you're ever around on a Wednesday and want to join others for a jog around that area (or otherwise up towards Forest Park). I've found it extra motivating to join and see others jogging. I've been on a short break from jogging and skating due to travel travel and catching a cold around the holidays, but I'm looking forward to getting back to those activities again soon. Best wishes on your goals, running and otherwise!
Yeah everyone in PA has been sick a lot as well this winter, hoping you a speedy recovery and return to the ice and running!! See you around!