Lake: Lake Riley
Location: Rochester, NY
Date: September 28, 2026
Distance: 5.20 miles
Time: 53:10
Laps: more than I could count
Event: Training run
⭐ Why I Ran This Lake
Lake Riley was a cute little lake tucked into a park in Rochester. Running here seemed like a perfect way to spend a Friday afternoon.
🏃 The Run
It was just a nice, straightforward training run around a lake in a park. A woman walking around the lake saw me running and said, “You go, girl!” Then afterwards, she told me I was amazing.
It was such a small thing, but those random moments of encouragement from complete strangers can really make your day.
🌅 Scenery Notes
Lake Riley was definitely one of the cuter lakes in the project. There were geese hanging out on the water, with little hills and trees surrounding the lake.
🍽️ Post-Run Fuel
Since it happened to be National Cheeseburger Day, I needed a cheeseburger.
I stopped at Rabbit Hole Tavern and grabbed one on our way back to Buffalo.
🗺️ Map
📝 Notes for Next Time
I really liked this one. It wasn’t a huge lake, but that’s part of what makes this project fun. There are little lakes tucked into parks and neighborhoods that I probably never would have gone looking for otherwise.
And sometimes you get a stranger cheering you on and telling you that you’re amazing.
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