Monday, April 09, 2007

Airport Runs

I tend to travel a fair amount for work, and thus end up spending quite a bit of time in airports. I always bring my running gear in case I get an extra hour due to an airplane delay or similar.

This is a summary of runs and other logistics that I have found useful at a few major airports.

New York (JFK)
Loop: JFK Loop
Lockers: No
Showers: Yes, American Airlines lounge
Overall Rating: 3 out of 5

Chicago (ORD)
Loop: ORD Loop
Lockers: No
Showers: Yes, American Airlines lounge
Overall Rating: 3 out of 5

Houston
Loop:
Lockers: TBD
Showers: TBD
Overall Rating: 2 out of 5

Minneapolis (MSP)
Loop: MSP Loop
Lockers: Yes, after security checkin
Showers: No, but stop by the lake half way during the run...
Overall Rating: 3 out of 5

London (Heathrow)
Loop: threadmill at AA mini gym, International arrival gate
Lockers: Yes - lockable shower room
Showers: Yes, American Airlines lounge
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 (a bit booring, but convenient)

Copenhagen
Loop:
Lockers: TBD
Showers: Yes
Overall Rating: 2 out of 5