QUOTE(closeup @ Jul 31 2007, 10:24 PM)
You know, on a serious note, that picture isn't a race or any sort of sponsored run; that's just an average day. During daylight hours, there are that many people running on the Boulevard, which is 3.5 miles long. Portland has a lot of runners and this is the best place to run because it's a clay path. No traffic, no potholes, no puddles, great view and your knees don't get pounded to shit because it's clay. I've ran this path over 3000 times (literally) and I still enjoy going out on it. How many places can you say that about?
Are you sure you're not on the payroll for Maine Tourism?

It does indeed look nice but I also had a path I used to run around this massive urban park we have in our city with a lake, the largest legislative building in Canada and lots of scenery. I've probably only run it 1000-2000 times but I still love it. Sadly, when we moved, I am now a 15 minute drive away as oppsed to a 5 minute run away.