Running Nudists
A group for those of us who think running is a nice way to exercise. Do not think there are so many of us who are able to run naked as the group is for both naked and clothed runners.
- created by AndersV
Any Florida nude runners?
Return to DiscussionsI'm lucky enough to have a nude beach nearby, and I do yoga and run nude when I can. I also occasionally run nude through some forests and parks in N Central Florida. Would love to find running partners who would be willing to join me. I'm 56, and haven't been running all that long. My pace is about 11 mins/mile over 3 miles, occasionally farther. Happy to share some of the spots I know with someone who won't cause problems down the road. Drop me a line!
I run on Blind Creek beach, which is about 1.5 miles, so a round trip is 5K. That's near Ft. Pierce. Also up in the Ocala National Forest, where there are hundreds of miles of trails and forest roads. I start super early in the forest to avoid confrontation.
I backpack naked in the Ocala Forest. I avoid the crowds by only backpacking in warm weather (may - sep). All my backpacking is naked. The few people I have encountered in Ocala Forest have taken my nudity in stride.
I have also geocached naked in the Ocala Forest, but never gone running there.
there are no sanctioned nude areas in the Forest. But there are a lot of secluded areas, and if you're there early enough, you can get away with it.
I have had two rangers drive up when I was camping just off one of the forest roads. I had left a sign saying "Nudist in the area" out near the road so no one would be surprised encountering me in my campsite. The two rangers stood near the sign and talked loudly to each other about it "taking all types", but they did not come over to my campsite and tell me to get dressed.
With different Rangers, mileage may vary. Probably wouldn't be as tolerant if you are near one of the established recreation areas.
I was in a campsite one time that was just big enough for another vehicle besides mine. After I had set up camp, put out my sign, and relaxed in a lawn chair with a book, a lady's voice from behind me said "Excuse me, can I bring my RV in here?" I said that it was alright by me, but I was naked and planning to spend the weekend that way. She said she didn't mind and went back to the road and drove her RV in. She actually asked me if I would park it for her, since she was bad at backing the RV. I grabbed my towel to put on her seat and parked for her. After she got her chair and a book out for herself, she told me she was glad I didn't mind her being there. Several single men in a campground nearby wouldn't stop hitting on her, and she just wanted to relax in the woods. She was not a nudist, but she had known nudists before who were very respectful, and she assumed as a nudist that I would be respectful too. She actually decided to try my site AFTER seeing my nudist sign.
I tried that, but it was just too much for me. Also, I was working for certain distance and speed, not just the workout. I certainly felt the workout when I ran through soft sand! And I've gotten some looks when I run nude, no shoes, but a heart-rate strap on my chest!