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Cooter Brown's has one of the larger beer selections of all the bars in town. Running and beer go hand in hand, so ending a run here is perfect. We didn't stop in today, but I can ensure you that we will be in the future.





See you on the road!





Although you can't tell from the map above, the run began and ended on the levee where St. Charles and Carrollton meet. Today we ran 3.36 miles in 36:22. The levee is paved at the top and is a good surface to run on. I have to tell you, this may become my favorite training route. Although there isn't any shade, the breeze coming off of the river is a godsend and the views aren't too shabby either. I think I like this route so much because as I can condition myself to run longer, this route will always work and reward me with new sights. It is possible to run all the way to Baton Rouge if you wanted to. Today, I was not the only person who had the good idea to get out and get active. There were joggers, runners, bikers, dog walkers, and even horse riders. We decided to take it easy today, as I didn't know if my legs were truly back to 100% yet. Although my shins started out a little tight, they soon loosened up an allowed me to kick it up a little. One of the reasons that I enjoy this portion of the city, is the industrial feel of it. Across the river there are various industrial structures and cargo ship loading terminals.