Run, Don't Walk, These Bay Area Routes

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 Are you feeling a little cooped up? I know I am. I am committed to staying safe and healthy, but I'm not sure I can spend one more second in front of the T.V. avoiding all other members of my species. The solution? Getting out in nature—preferably in a secluded place where it's easy to maintain social distancing—may just save my sanity. We've got a list of [great swimming spots]( recommended by staff and other outdoor experts that are all worth checking out. We've also got information on [great running routes in the San Francisco Bay Area](. I've never been a jogger, but this piece is inspirational enough that I may at least summon a brisk walk this Sunday. Finally, I'm not a surfer either, but this story on [wave-riding journalist Bonnie Tsui]( making me want to give it a try—or to at least learn more about the unsung female surfing pioneers who have gone before me. —Nicole Clausing, digital producer and newsletter editor Waters of the West: Outdoor Experts Share the Best Hidden Spots We’ve got the scoop on the secret lakes, rivers, and streams you need to explore this summer. [Read More]( [I'm an image]( SPONSORED The Sunset x Salomon Guide to Running in the Bay Area: Our Five Favorite Runs Lots of cities are walkable, but the San Francisco Bay area has some of the more runnable neighborhoods and trails in the West. [Read More]( [I'm an image]( Bonnie Tsui Makes Waves Promoting Women in Surfing Tsui combines her admiration for surfing and the ocean in Sarah and the Big Wave, a children’s book highlighting Sarah Gerhardt, the first woman to surf Mavericks in 1999. [Read More]( 
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