I have a great giveaway and TWO of you will win!
Asics is the headline sponsor of the LA Marathon. You might have caught on to that, it being called the Asics LA Marathon and all
Since I am from outside of LA I adore all the LA Love gear the race organizers sell.
I grabbed this tee last year at the expo…
PLUS – the Asics office is only 5 minutes away from where I live in the OC now. So, they invited me to come check out their office and grab some gear.
Obviously they have tons of great running gear. But they have a line of casual shoes that I am digging right now. I have the blue and they’re comfy and cute.
Now I’m passing on that love to you. TWO RER readers will win a $150 gift certificate to the online Asics store.
You can buy anything you want – even chonies!
To Enter: Leave a comment on this post answering…
What is the closest BIG city to where you’re from originally?
Closes 3/8/14 12pm PST
Kathryn Ann says
I am living near Philadelphia now, but I grew up closer to New York. So, I have been able to split my time between the two cities I love most!
Michelle B says
I was born in Denver, CO. A great city that isn’t too big 🙂
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!!
Alison says
I’m not 100% sure how to answer this. I was born in a suburb of Detroit, MI., but we moved to Florida when I was 5. So I grew up in West Palm Beach and I guess I consider that where I’m “from”. So…Miami!
Karen says
I’m originally from a town near Boulder, CO!
Suzanne says
St. Louis
Lindsey @ Run Freckles Run says
Baltimore, MD is the closest. About an hour and a half away from where we live.
Lisa @ Running out of Wine says
I grew up about 40 minutes from NYC!
Starla B says
I live in Georgia right out side of Atlanta, so Atlanta it is!!!!!
AnneB says
Washington, DC! Still 4.5 hours away, but the closest bigger city! 🙂
Kandace says
I am from southern Vermont so the closest city is Albany, NY.
Jenn says
Baltimore!
Amanda Bowen says
San Francisco!
Crissi says
Hello, I am originally from Boca Raton, FLORIDA. The closest BIG cities were FORT LAUDERDALE and MIAMI both within 20-40 mins away. I live in OHIO now… Burrr!
Kate says
If Syracuse, NY, doesn’t count, the closest is Montreal, Quebec. Growing up in rural NY FTW!
sharon says
New Orleans.
wonderful giveaway — thanks!
Cassie Johnson says
I grew up on a farm in Iowa, and the nearest city was 3 hours away in Minneapolis, MN!
Marin says
Dallas–the BIG D!
Jennifer Jone says
Vancouver, Canada!!
Shelly says
Chi Town!!
Lisa says
I’m from (the Northeast part of) CT originally so we are in the unique position of being almost equidistant from NYC and Boston.
Lindsay says
New York! And now I live here .. just had to get out of the ‘burbs.
Rachel says
Pittsburgh, Pa, yinz!
Emily S. says
I grew up in St. Paul, MN so it would be Minneapolis but if you want truly “big” then Chicago. Now I live in Salt Lake City, UT so Vegas or Phoenix, maybe?
elizabeth says
20 mins from the loop in CHI-TOWN 🙂
Laura says
LA all the way!
Brooke says
New York City! Born and raised.
Angela @ Honey, I Shrunk the Mom says
Biggest city near to me is Chicago. And that city is about 3 hours away. Hello, small town living! 🙂
P.S. I wear Asics and am in desperate need of a new pair. I would love to win the gift cert.
laurel e says
New York!
Lauryn says
Coming in at deadline to say Philadelphia!
Erin says
I grew in Maryland just about a 15 minute drive from Washington, DC. Thanks for the giveaway! I think my running shoes are begging to be replaced! 🙂
meghan says
I grew up in NW jerz but now live in philly. It drives my husband crazy when I refer to NY as “the city”!
Katie @ Blonde Ambition says
I was born in San Francisco and still live less than two hours away 🙂 but I have also lived within two hours of LA (in college) and Paris, France (also in college)!
Katie @ Blonde Ambition says
I was born in San Francisco and still live less than two hours away 🙂 but I have also lived within two hours of LA (in college) and Paris, France (also in college)!
Stacy says
Chicago!!!
Becky says
Boston!!
Megan Ayala says
I am from a small dairy town in California . I would say the closest “big” city is Sacramento !
Julie says
Knoxville Tn is closest but too many UT fans so I usually go north to Lexington Ky. Go CATS!
Megan says
I’m from Houston! I think that counts as a big city 🙂
Shiloh says
I’m in a small town now, but Charlotte, NC is the closest big city!
Nicole says
Chicago–and when I used to live there and run the Chicago Marathon I would always buy cool gear highlighting the city and running.
Stacie M. says
NYC! Ran the marathon last year and loved every minute of it!
Angeline says
As a military brat, I don’t really have a place I’m “FROM”. I’ve lived in quite a few places, both in the US and overseas. Let’s just call Virginia “home” since I”ve been here the longest…and Washington DC is the nearest BIG city. 🙂
Kelly says
Being from Bangor Maine, I guess the biggest city closest to me is Boston. Its about 5 hours away.
Livi says
New York City!
Laura says
Minneapolis MN!
Melissa says
I’m from Long Island so New York City!!!!
Sharon says
New York City
Christine says
Also Los Angeles. Valley girl here.
Tina says
I live in a small farming town in Victoria Australia; shepparton. The closest city is melbourne 2.5 hours away
Christina C. says
The City I LIVE in… The City of Angels!!! Running the LA Marathon as my first full Marathon this weekend!!! Super excited to RUN MY CITY!!!
Karen says
Seattle!
Rachel says
Philadelphia – my first (and favorite!) marathon 🙂
Kris O says
The City by the Bay! S.F.
Lala says
Philadelphia, born and raised 🙂
Brooke says
Minneapolis, MN!! Lived in LA last year though 🙂
Holly B says
I’m from Ohio, but the closest big city is probably Detroit.
Sarh says
I grew up in St. Louis!
Janeen says
My closest big city was Detroit. Now I live in Raleigh and we are the big city for this area.
Katie M says
I grew up near the border of IL/WI and Lake Michigan, so Chicago!
Heather says
Born and raised in New Orleans!
Amy says
Dallas y’all!!!
Annemarie/Carmie says
Oh gosh, I spent so much time scrolling down here – I forgot the question! I’m from Portland, Maine. It’s a small city. I saw that your Cabot fit teammate FANNEtasticfood Anne is also running on team asics! I think? I guess it’s been a long week for me. Good luck!
Becky @ Ok, so here's the plan says
I’m from San Jose, so either there or LA if you’re talking BIG city
Jen says
Pittsburgh, PA!!
Steph says
I am from a small town in North Carolina, so the biggest city close by is Raleigh!
Alison says
Milwaukee wi
Kellie says
Closest big city Dayton, Ohio!!
Shanna says
San Francisco!!!!
Erica Sch says
The closest big city is Richmond, Virginia…not quite as large as most, but you cannot not go wrong with the capital of Virginia.
liz says
DC!
Melissa says
I’m from Long Island so NEW YORK CITY(!!!) is the closest big city.
Cara says
Biggest asics fan ever here! Haven’t run in any other shoes training for 4 marathons and 2 halfs. Would LOVE the gift certificate 🙂
Sarah Elizabeth says
Burlington, VT! Does that count as a “big” city? 😉 It’s the only one in the state!
Jessica B says
Boston. <3 Never left!
Colleen C. says
Philadelphia, PA! I am ashamed to say that I have not run a race in my hometown yet. Hopefully I can make it happen this year.
Julie says
DC…born in it and have lived right outside it my whole life. It’s the greatest city on earth!!!!
Nelly B says
LA!
Ryan J. says
Closest big city is Columbus, OH. Where I’ll be running my first half in May!
Lauren says
I’ve spent most of my life in or near Indianapolis.
Vicky S says
new york city baby!
Amanda says
Closest big city to me is Toronto!
Anna K says
If Hartford counts as big, that would be it…
Ashley says
Currently living in West Palm so the closests city to me would be Fort Lauderdale but I’m originally from a very small town outside of Toronto, a very large city!!
Maggie says
seattle! but i recently moved to Nashville, TN and i am absolutely loving it 🙂
Kristen says
Philadelphia. I’ve been around though – Philly, Chicago, Detroit, and San Diego!
Ashlee says
Syracuse or Rochester, NY. I’m right in the middle!
noemi says
Los Angeles is the big city near Huntington Park,ca where I’m from…I’m running the LA Marathon in two days! so I could really put that gift to use :D!1
Megan M says
NYC!
Banay says
LA!!! Of course
Emily D says
Grew up outside Seattle, but now I’m in Chicago…which is just a little bit bigger 😉
kiki says
The closest big city is Los Angeles!!
And boy I would loooove to win.
Savannah S says
the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul, MN
Joan says
I’m from Madison Wisconsin, that’s considered a big city for Wisconsin.
Chelsea says
Beautiful Cleveland, Ohio!
Sarah says
Chicago; I live in Michigan. 🙂
Millicent Jones says
I am from GA and live about 30 mins from Atlanta! Love love love Asics.
Hannah M says
I guess Charlotte, NC. I’m from Asheville and even though Charlotte is a haul, it’s the closest!
Jamie says
The closest large city to where I was born is Chicago…3 hours away.
Grecia says
I also live in OC so mine would be LA
Bobbie says
Live in Jersey! Closest city to me is Philadelphia, PA. However, we are pretty close to NYC too! One of the perks of NJ living…two great cities and many beaches.
Melissa G. says
I’m from 25 mi outside of Chicago, IL
Ashley @ Snow Cream and Syrup says
Charlotte, NC! great place to live and grow up – lots of outdoor activities, 2 hours from the beach and/or mountains, very clean city with friendly people.
Sarah Kinney says
I’m from Redlands, Ca – So, L.A. for sure! And it still is 🙂
Lindsey C. says
I’m originally from Rochester, NY. So the closest big city would be NYC!
Maria B says
Washington D.C.
Allison says
Washington D.C.
Madeline says
I grew up close to Richmond, Virginia. Not the biggest city, but still pretty big!
Cellabella says
Washington D.C.!
Linda says
I’m from a small village in northern Sweden and the closest BIG city is Moscow, Russia.
Sonia Jacobs says
I am from the San Fernando Valley in CA and the biggest city to my hometown is Los Angeles. I have always wanted to run the LA Marathon but I am not there yet. I will be attending this year though as a part of the support crew for my cousin who will be running.
Emily says
I’m from rural Michigan! The biggest city near me is Detroit!
Nicole says
NYC born and raised!
Courtney A says
Denver is the biggest city to my hometown. But these days I’m in the Austin area. Thanks.
KellyM says
hm. i was born in helena mt…..but i’ve lived in seattle for about 80% of my life…..so i guess seattle is the BIGGEST city closest to helena?
Sarah C says
I’m am smack in the middle of Boston, MA and Hartford, CT
Janelle Mikulice says
Milwaukee, WI! But some people would say Chicago, IL. 🙂
Stephanie says
NYC <3
Shea says
Kansas City girl;)
Megan says
Los Angeles is my biggest city! Woot Woot!
Amy M says
I’m from South Jersey so Philly for me! I’m about to start running again to lose this baby weight so new work out gear would be awesome!
Kim says
I’m from Detroit and I couldn’t imagine growing up anywhere else!
Jess says
Washington, D.C.!
Thomas Murphy says
Boston is the closest.
Kelly S. says
I love Asics running shoes as I have wider feet and they cushion me well:) I grew up in a suburb of Des Moines, IA. It is not a huge city but it has definitely developed a lot in the last several years! We are close to Omaha, NE (2 hrs) and Minneapolis, MN (4 hrs) which are a little bigger:)
nicole b says
New York! 🙂
Stacie says
Our Nation’s Capital, baby!
Jill C. says
Well…I’m from Dallas, soooo Dallas 🙂 The best!
Amanda N says
I grew up in northeast MA so Boston was the big city near me. Loved taking field trips there as a kid!
Cady @ This Is The Moment says
I’m from a suburb of Phoenix…which I absolutely love! It’s also home to the Phoenix marathon/half marathon 🙂
Margie Visnick says
Memphis!
Katie M. says
I’m from North Jersey so definitely New York City.
Casper says
I am from the Jersey coast, so New York for the win!
Sara A. says
St. Paul, MN
Stacy says
Pittsburgh!!
Allison H says
NYC!!
Tiffany says
Chicago baby! The windy city! The Chicago marathon is one of the best!
elaine says
san francisco
Kyle says
Born and raised in Orlando, FL; now live in Gainesville, GO GATORS!!!!!
Laura W says
Minneapolis!
Gabriella says
closest tiny city? My darling Providence, RI.
closest big city? My beloved Boston.
Clare says
I’m from Phoenix, AZ!
Yessenia Soto says
I am originally from Costa Rica, once named the happiest country in the world! But our city is a very little city, because the country is a very little country, and because we left more room for beaches and rainforests 😉 — So, the closest big city to it has to be Panama City.
Vader's Mom says
Nashville, TN
Barbara Ann says
Cleveland, Oh is my hometown and I heart it.
Emily says
Closest big city to where I was raised: Charlotte, NC. But now I live in the largest city in my state: Anchorage!
Kara says
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada!
Jacqualyn H. says
The closest big city to me is Oklahoma City. I hope to make next year’s Oklahoma City Memorial marathon my first 1/2 marathon.
Jess Thompson says
Columbus, Ohio 🙂
Lennette Daniels says
The closest big city to my hometown is boston
Jessica says
I’m from Canada originally so Toronto would be the closest BIG city to my hometown. Living in Houston now (what a change!)
Amanda @ The Engineering Foodie says
San Diego!
Sarah C. says
Chicago!
Maru says
I am not sure if i get the question since I am not an english speaker! But I am from Buenos Aires, Argentina, which is the biggest city in latin america!!and the most beautiful.. Now i living in Madrid… I would love to win the certificate for Asics, since next week i will be in US, and I was planning to buy 3 pairs of Asics!!! Thanks Monica ,
Megan says
Philadelphia!
Amanda Sakovitz says
Boston is the closest~!
Lori says
Boston!
Meghan says
Philly all the way! Although now I’m in San Francisco and I LOVE it!
Kathy says
Pittsburgh!
Katie says
Hartford, CT!
Jessica says
Toronto was the big city close to me growing up. Rob Ford wasn’t mayor though at the time..
Rachael says
Chicago! Which is fantastic when the weather isn’t garbage.
Haley says
I was born in and grew up in the “big” city of Lincoln, Nebraska!
Allie says
I’m from Montana, and the biggest city in Montana is Billings.
Lane says
Washington D.C, (joint) home of the Marine Corps Marathon! And I love me some Asics. 🙂
Brittany says
im from Maine so closest big city… Boston!
Yomarie says
I’m from San Juan, Puerto Rico! 🙂
Noelle says
Milwaukee, WI. Or, Chicago, if that’s not quite big enough 😉
Amanda says
I am originally from Chicago, so that is the closest big city. Now I live in the boonies and the closest big city is Lexington, KY at 4 hours away!
lauren@golaurengo says
The closest city is SmAlbany, NY, which is why I immediately moved to Boston, the first chance I got.
Joanne says
Closest big city to where I was from originally – I’d say Montreal
zoe kimberly says
Born and raised in boston, baby!
Would love a pair of these shoes – might even inspire me to sign up for another marathon.
Ana Muller says
it´s boston!!
Karen says
Washington D.C.
Stacey Weaver says
Philly! The city of brotherly love!! When I was younger I didn’t go into the city that often, but now I love going exploring restaurants, bars, art venues and sports events.
Jenn says
Los Angeles!!Santa Ana to be exact. OC all the way!!! Love running in Cali. I go back many times during the year and always spend lots of time running. I will have to for sure check out the Asics office/store next time I am in OC! It looks awesome. Love Asics. I LOVE your blog by the way. You are so funny and your writing style super!
Jenn says
Oh BTW I will be running in the San Diego Rock n Roll Marathon on June 1st. It will be my first 1/2 marathon!
Ari says
Minneapolis, MN!
Cassie says
Providence is the biggest city in Rhode Island (where I’m from,) but Boston (only 50 minutes away) is definitely bigger!!!
Katie O says
Philadelphia- need to run off the cheesesteaks!
messed up my email the first time!
Katie O'Brien says
Philadelphia- need to run off the cheesesteaks!
Jayme says
Anchorage Alaska! There is a marathon there around summer solstice and that is my dream marathon!
Jen says
Chicago! And I ran that HOT 2007 Chicago Marathon. Take it easy out there this weekend. I live in Michigan now, and have nearly forgotten how hot feels.
Mansi says
The closest big city to me was Detroit!
Allie A. says
The closest city is Chicago, Illinois!!
valene says
born outside Washington DC but now I live near Philadelphia
Maria says
I live in Portland, which is the biggest city in Maine, but the closest actual “big city” is definitely Boston!
marie says
New Orleans
Krista says
Philadelphia
Jen Correa @ Mom's Gotta Run says
New York City!
Shanna says
I live in Wyoming and Denver is the closest big city, 2 hours. A lot closer than where I grew up. The closest city was Salt Lake. It was four hours away. Guess I’m a small town kind of girl.
Molly says
Baltimore, baby. Home of the amazing Baltimore Running Festival in October!
Lisa C says
Miami was about an hour and a half across the state from us!
Lauren E. says
I grew up a stones throw from Boston. Pretty awesome place to live.
Nicole J says
I’m orginially from twenty miles north of Philadelphia! Currently though, living in the middle of upstate ny, with the closest city Rochester, an hour and a half away.
Allie says
The closest big city to where I grew up would be Jacksonville, FL!
Emily T. says
St. Louis!
Jamie says
I grew up near Orlando, FL. I lurve Asics…thanks for the chance to win!
Erin says
Philly! And I need to start training for a marathon bc 1. I’ve always wanted to and 2. There’s cute gear! Sold!
Sarah says
I’m originally from Oklahoma City, which is of course the largest city in Oklahoma. Now I live close to Atlanta. 🙂
Lea says
The closest big city to where I am from is Denver. Running at that altitude is wicked, but it’s always gorgeous!
Kelly O-ski says
I dunno if you’d consider Pittsburgh a “BIG” city, but it’s where I’m from :).
Shannon says
DALLAS!
Dana says
Ottawa, ON, Canada!
Erin says
I live in Des Moines, IA so depending on where you live, some may consider that a ‘big city’ but the next biggest is Kansas City and then Chicago.
Arianne says
Well I’m from a small town in the. Hudson Valley, Rhinebeck…but I guess it depends on your definition of “big city”. I suppose it would be Albany, the capital!
Beth says
Des Moines is the closest big city to where I grew up. Home of the Living History Farms Run!! Check it out!!
Sarah says
Charlotte
VP says
Tallinn, Estonia
Erica says
I guess it would be Atlanta
Nora says
I’m from Carbondale, IL. The closest big city is a two hour drive away–St. Louis, MO. That’s where I live now.
Katie B says
The good old Windy City… Chicago!
Jessica @ OrganicallYou says
I’m from Connecticut. The closest city to me is New London but I wouldn’t call that “big” probably New Haven or Hartford. Boston and NYC are both 3 hours away!
Gloria says
I’m from Buffalo…but the closest BIG city is Toronto 🙂
Heather @fitncookies says
Pittsburgh, pa. I think that’s a big city. If not, NYC, haha
Eileen says
Philadelphia, PA though I actually live in Pittsburgh now!
Louisa says
I love Asics. A friend used to work there and got me hooked on Asics. I’ve been wearing them for almost 15 years. I would love a cute shirt! Good luck on your marathon.
Hannah says
NYC! The big apple!
Katie says
Atlanta, GA!
Michele says
I’m only a half hour away from Chicago!
Shani says
I grew up and still live 20 min north of Milwaukee, WI.
Kristen Jones says
I’m from Northern Washington State… I am originally from a tiny town called Sedro-Woolley, but the largest CLOSE city is Seattle. Which is absolutely beautiful and has GREAT restaurants and a music scene… And the Burke-Gilman trail–great for running!
Nausheen says
Dallas! Yee Haw 🙂
Pam S says
Denver, CO (and I miss it every day!)
Mark says
Washington, DC
Lindsay K says
Chicago
Erika says
The Electric city– dirty old Scranton PA!
Lindsay K says
I grew up a couple hours away from Chicago in Southern Wisconsin.
Santa says
I am from Latvia. Was born in Madona, lived and went to school there till age 18. The closest BIG city is the capital of Latvia – Riga.
Kari says
San Fransisco 🙂
Vikki says
NYC! I live in New Jersey and commute there for work everyday, so it’s pretty close!
Maria says
Detroit, MI 🙂
Thank you RER!
Kayla says
Montreal or Boston!
Laura says
the closest big city: philadelphia
Claire says
Melbourne Australia
Natalie says
I’m from England! So the nearest big city to where I’m originally from is London! 😀 One day I will do the London marathon 😀
Love your blog & all the tasty food you post 🙂
Sarah says
New York City! Thank you for all the inspiring posts! I just completed my first marathon in Austin two weeks ago. Your blog helped me through all the training!!
Robin says
Columbus Ohio
But now would be Nashville TN
You need to come to Nashville and run the Marathon here!
Andrea says
New York City!!
charissa says
Detroit MI!!!
Erin from Long Island says
New Yawk City, baby!
Rod Hewitt says
I’m in UK , if I’m ok to enter the closest big city to me is Liverpool
shelly says
I’m originally from San Diego
Amy says
Hello! I’m from Pittsburgh and my next biggest city visited would be Louisville,KY. I don’t get to travel much. This is an awesome giveaway!
Sarah b says
Goooooooooooooooo Cbus 🙂 as in Columbus, Ohio!! Love the shirt!
Melissa says
Chicago. Miss it!
Stefanie E. says
LA or San Diego!
Lianne says
Toronto!
Katie says
New York City
Sarah Ackley says
I live and grew up in the smallest of the small towns in West Michigan. The closest city to us isn’t even on a major map but Grand Rapids is a “big” city for me and its over an hour away. I absolutely love where I live however, we live on Lake Michigan and when its not 20 below zero in the winter it is beautiful.
Nicole Q says
Seattle, WA
Debi says
Los Angeles. 🙂
Jonelle says
I grew up in Indianapolis
Summer says
I was born and raised in Northern LA county! So another So Cal girl here
Melissa says
Cincinnati Ohio
Ruth says
I grew up in Bettendorf, Iowa so the closest BIG city was Chicago, which I LOVED visiting. I now live in a big city, Las Vegas.
Crystal says
Hmm…. Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta. I live practically the same distance between the two cities.
Emily Feldhake says
The closest big city to my home town is Detroit, and it’s still 6 hours away!
Melissa says
I grew up 2 hours away from both Atlanta and Birmingham (AL)…While B’ham is “small” compared to ATL, it still has over a million people so I’d say it’s pretty large!
adria biasi says
The closest big city to the town I am originally from is Portland, OR. But now where I currently live, it is San Diego!
Sue says
KL which is probably the smallest among all the cities mentioned here
Anne says
Minneapolis (twin cities!)
LC says
Boston strong baby! And I have missed it every single day since I moved away 🙁
Laurel C says
San Francisco is probably closest
Judy says
West Des Moines Iowa
Melissa says
I grew up 45 min from Tulsa, OK and 3 hours from Oklahoma City!
Ivy says
Kansas City
Gila says
St. Louis!
Lindsay says
Sacramento, CA. I’m from a suburb of there.
Leah says
Seattle!
Aaryn @ Insert{Life}Here says
Numero uno: did you move??
Numero dos: Probably Portland, OR
Melissa Reeves says
I’m from a super small town. The closest big city to me would be Atlanta, GA.
Mats says
Growing up the closest big city was Göteborg (Gothenburg), Sweden
Now it is Detroit, Michigan.
Denise B says
Seattle
Jessica says
I was born in Winston, Or. The closest big city to that is Roseburg.
Tessa E says
Seattle
Heather says
dallas!!
Becky says
LA!
Erin says
Seattle
Karen f says
San Francisco baby!
Alice says
San Francisco!
Annie says
Chicago
Kelly says
Houston, Texas.
Claire says
Cleveland Rocks!
Shadow says
I grew up about three hours from Milwaukee, and live there now. Not everyone considers it a big city, though, so that might mean Chicago. Either way, I love running down by Lake Michigan in summer.
Cathy M says
I’m originally from Oahu so the closest big city back there was Honolulu! Aloha 😉
Kristen Herrera says
Austin, Texas and I still live 30 miles away now 🙂
Amber says
The biggest city near me was Kansas City, MO!
Jaclyn Reynolds says
NYC! I grew up on Long Island.
Sara says
I’m from Duluth (run Grandmas Marathon!!), and the big citay is Minneapolis. GOOD LUCK at the LA Marathon!! 🙂
Beth says
Closest really big city would be Atlanta. New gear is awesome!
Nicole T says
Los Angeles! I now live in Iowa.
Celeste says
Memphis, TN or if some don’t consider that large, Dallas,TX
Heather says
Kansas City…I mean is that technically considered a big city?
Tedi says
Washington D.C.!! I love giveaways!! 🙂
Sarah says
The City by the Bay! San Francisco 🙂
Pps7 says
New York!
Gillian @ That's G says
Grew up 45 min outside LA, now I love right in the heart of downtown LA!
Kim says
Being stuck in the middle of oklahoma, my closest big city would be Dallas…
Megan says
LA is the closest big city to me too.
Allison says
Cleveland, Ohio!
Mendi says
Originally from Santa Cruz, CA (which I don’t think qualifies as a MAJOR city) but grew up most of my life outside of Sacramento.
Libby says
Cleveland, Ohio!
Joann Heltzel says
I’m originally from Long Island so closest largest city is NY! Now I live outside Boston… The city is really excited for the marathon next month and I’m always curious what the weather will be like 2012 was soo hot they encouraged people not to run, but it is usually rainy & cold…
I can really use some new shoes since outside running season is around the corner asics gift card would be awesome!!
Julia says
I’m from Boca raton, Fl. I guess the closest city would be Miami. Love me some asics GT 2000!!!
Jen @ Living, Loving 30 says
Buffalo, NY was the closest “big” city to my hometown.
Joslyn says
San Francisco, which I have a huge crush on.
April B says
Savannah, GA
Amy @ runlikeabird says
The closest BIG city is Seattle, for me. Home of Starbucks, Amazon, Pike Place Market and the Space Needle. 🙂
Anne says
Seattle! Despite the “rainy” weather, it is a beautiful city!!!
Jeanne says
Sweet home Chicago;)
Elisabeth says
I’m from Ohio (a little city nobody’s ever heard of…ha). The closest big city to me was Columbus, about 90 miles away. I actually lived there for the first 31 years of my life & just in December moved to the Raleigh, NC area. Had to get away from all that winter 😉
beth says
New Orleans
Julia says
Washington DC!
Stacey says
Originally NYC, and now Wichita!!
April Mendez says
Santa Barbara, California ☀️
Colleen Boudreau says
Detroit.
Emily Lutz says
I would say Wichita, KS!! Maybe Kansas City, KS qualifies as “big” if that doesn’t. I would love to win a giftcard!
Jen says
I’m from Manchester, NH – Boston would be the closest, about 45 minutes away. This is such a sweet giveaway! The Gel Kayano is the first running shoe I ever fell in love with and it will forever hold a place in my heart. I still have my first pair and even though they are totally blown out I can’t bear to part with them.
Nausheen says
Dallas!
Dorothy says
Closest big city as a kid was San Francisco. Currently, I live just out of the Denver metro.
Tina M says
Orlando, FL
Kelly says
Does Milwaukee count? If not, Chicago. I love Asics gear especially their shoes.
Ali says
Boston
Robyn F. says
Richmond, VA
Jeri says
New York City!
Amanda says
I’m from Indy so the closest big city is Chicago. Fun place to visit! Hope to do the marathon there one day 🙂
Meghan says
Washington D.C!
Melanie says
Minneapolis, MN. 🙂
Kate says
Toronto, Ontario, Canada!
Michelle says
Philadelphia !
Alycia says
I’m in WI now but grew up in NC. I was about an hour from Raleigh.
Lindsay says
Philluphya (Philadelphia)
Liz says
Boston!
Jackie says
NYC!
JJ says
Chicago!
Lela says
I am originally from a small town outside of St.Louis. So St. Louis is my nearest city!
Chris says
DC!
Karinna says
Bostonnnnnnn!
Katie W. says
Buffalo is where I’m from, not sure that classifies as BIG. So I’d say Toronto! 🙂
Lara says
Detroit!
Nikki says
I’m from Pittsburgh!!!
Erin H. says
Toronto!
meredith says
I live near DC
Marianna Watson says
I’m from Vidalia, GA so the biggest city near me is Atlanta, GA! 🙂 my running clothes ARE very stinky!
ClaireRose says
NYC:-)
Marisa says
I grew up outside of St. Louis.
Tricia says
I’m from Hawaii….Over the ocean to San Francisco or the other way to Tokyo, Japan 🙂
Erica says
Thanks for offering this giveaway!
Philly is the closest big city to my childhood hometown.
Ashley says
I grew up 20 minutes outside of NYC! 🙂
Lauren says
Pittsburgh, PA!!
Erin says
Pittsburgh!
Geales says
Shreveport, LA!!
Kim Henrichs says
Originally I’m from WY but the biggest city to where I lived there was Billings, MT.
Meagan Madere says
Dallas, TX baby! 🙂
Amy H. @ Run with Perseverance says
I’m from Richmond, VA…not sure if that counts as a big city or not. If not, then Washington DC 🙂
Katie G says
I live in Vancouver, Canada now but the closest big city to my hometown is Toronto!
Amy says
Baltimore is the biggest city where I grew up and they have a great ruuning festival every fall.
Jackie O says
New York City! But proud to say I’m from New Jersey 🙂
Kelly says
Baltimore
Jill says
Salt Lake City!
Aubrei says
Indianapolis, IN!!
Kim N says
I was born in Hawaii so it would be Honolulu, but I consider virginia my home so that would be Washington, D.C.!
Theresa says
Raleigh!
Kristen B says
Cincinnati, OH.
Veronica says
New York City!
Caitlin says
Closest big city is Chicago for me!
Jennie says
Phoenix! 🙂
Adrienna says
It may be three hours away, but it’s all I got: Pittsburgh
Casey says
I’m from Minneapolis, MN!! I love that city! Also, this is an awesome give away! I’ve been needing some new shoes!!
Jackie says
Philadelphia!
Angie @ A Mother's Pace says
Omaha, NE
Amie says
Dallas
Marci says
The largest city by me (upstate NY) is NYC. I’ve only been twice, but I love seeing the Rockets and wandering around in Central Park. Typically I don’t actually enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city.
Losing Lindy says
I grew up on a farm with my nearest neighbor was about a mile away so my nearest town was 5 miles away. Nearest city was about 75 miles away which is Sioux Falls, not a big city by any means
Diana says
I’m from MIAMI!
Trudy in WV says
Charleston
Robin says
Nashville, TN
Amy says
I’m from mid-Michigan. The biggest city near me is Lansing, our state capital!
Lyndsay says
I grew up in central PA, about equal distance from both Philly and Pittsburgh. I live in Pittsburgh now and it’s a great city to run in!
Sarah says
I was born near Seattle!
kathleen says
I need new gel kayanos!! Biggest city near me was Cincinnati… I’m from Kentucky, not many big cities there 🙂
Kelley says
I am from Louisville, so during derby we thought we were big, but Chicago is definitely closest.
Nicole @ Pink Elephant on Parade says
NEW YORK CITY. though I now live in the pathetic excuse for a city known as Washington DC.
aubree cruz says
I’m a Phoenix AZ girl so I was the closest city 🙂
Connie says
The closest big city I grew up near is Detroit (and I moved back to the area about 15 years ago so I must like it). It’s becoming an active area too – Detroit Run City now – Not Rock!
Lindsay says
Well, I live in Normal, IL. But I am most definitely not normal and the biggest city is actually hard to say because I am an equal distance from Chicago and St. Louis.
Courtney says
Originially from a tiny town right outside of Chicago…. Now I live in a suburb right outside St. Paul!!
Danielle says
Los Angeles – your neck of the woods!
Jenn says
NYC!
Lauren says
LA!!!!!! and coincidentally I will be runninggggggg that city this weekend! YEYE
Ellie says
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Amy says
Hello Monica,
The closest big city to where I lived originally/as a child is Denver, CO. But I currently now live in beautiful Phoenix, AZ! I could REALLY use winning this $150 ASICS gift certificate! I would buy a new pair of running shoes, b/c currently, my shoes have holes in the tops of them and the tread is wearing, but I’m tight on my budget already this month.
~Amy 🙂
Ashley P says
Currently it’d be Kansas City, Mo!
Summer says
LA! I’m between LA and Santa Barbara
Michelle says
Burlington, VT… or if you’re asking about a “real” city, I’d say Montreal or Boston! 🙂
Stephanie S. says
Chicago! What a great giveaway… thanks Asics!
Elizabeth says
I am from a small town in Indiana. The closest biggest city would be Chicago.
Nichole says
I am from a tiny Midwest town so the nearest BIG city was Kansas City. Now I live just outside of, and work in, NYC!!
Maggie says
If you’re a basketball fan, Syracuse..otherwise NYC!
Toni says
FREEZING COLD NYC!
Jen A says
New York City is the closest city for me!
Juliana says
Houston!
Anna says
New York, new YORK!!!
Eleni says
I live in a big city, New York City. Can’t imagine living anywhere else! But Cali is pretty nice, wouldn’t mind trading weather.
Lena says
I grew up in Holy Cross, AK so the only big city is Anchorage, AK.
Kelli says
Boston!!
Stephanie @ Cat Lady Runs says
I’m originally from a town in Indiana outside Chicago. Happy to live in FL now!
Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More says
Omaha!
Carolyn says
I have three big cities within a two hour radius which are Cleveland, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh. All three have marathons in May which made my first marathon a tough choice.
Stephanie says
I’m from Richmond, Val the closest big city to me is Washington, D.C.
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says
Grew up outside Indy, but moved away. Miss big cities sometimes.
christine says
Houston, Tejas
Kara says
Cleveland, OH! I’ve run two 1/2 marathons there and one full. Wish I were running this spring but runner’s knee has me totally side-lined. Keeping busy cross-training:)
Jessica says
Toronto
Candyce says
Dallas!
Steph says
I am originally from a small town just out side of Minneapolis, MN. 🙂
Bing says
Growing up I could see San Francisco from my high school’s track/football field.
Kelly says
I’m from Topeka. The largest city close to us was Kansas City
Rachel G says
I grew up close to St. Louis! And Chicago was 5 hours north.
Holly says
The closest big city I lived near growing up was good ol’ Fargo, ND. Now I’m in Minneapolis and live by the best lakes to run around!
Allison T. says
The closest big city from where I grew up is Detroit.
Courtney Scarborough says
Houston, Texas!
Erin says
Madison, Wisconsin!
Jovan B. says
St. Louis, MO
tara says
I’m originally from New Hampshire – Boston is the biggest (and best, in my opinion) city to me!
Moira says
New York City-I grew up on Long Island!
Claire G. says
I’m from Ann Arbor, MI and while we like to think of ourselves as a big city the closest real big one is Detroit!
Iris says
Phoenix, AZ!
Leslie says
Pittsburgh!
Nancy says
New York City!
Jeanne says
Chicago!
Abby says
Houston. Not exactly big city, but next up would be Dallas (which is where we live now)
Dani says
NYC is the closet big city to where I’m originally from. Great giveaway.
Kendra says
I’m from Riverside, so LA is the “BIG” city near me. But I did live in Taiwan and ran in extremely tiny towns so there’s the opposite of what you were asking for 😉
Suzie says
Beantown….Boston!!
Hannah says
Detroit, MI!
Jess P says
Boston!! But now I live in Cali where the weather is 100x’s better 🙂
megan says
San Diego…does that count as a BIG city?
Lisa @ Life as Lisa Knows It says
New York City
Lisa N. says
I’m originally from this small town in Northwest Washington. The closest big city in the USA is Seattle. Although distance-wise Vancouver, Canada is closer.
staci says
I’m from southern Maine, so…..Boston!
Amy says
St. Louis, Missouri!
Heidi says
Chicago 🙂 I LOVE running along the lake! Sometimes it’s windy, but the views are always worth it.
Rebecca Best says
The closest city to me is Philadelphia. It’s about a 45 minute drive to catch a concert or a ballgame which is perfect!
Alicia Wynn says
The closest BIG city to where I’m from originally (Fontana) would be Los Angeles!
Sally Wilson says
I live in southwest VA, so there’s not many big cities around. I’d say Knoxville, TN is the closest.
Ashley Reed says
I am from Piedmont, CA and the closest big city is ( 15 min away) San Francisco. I know like in a small ski town called Steamboat Springs, Co and the closest city is Denver about 3 hours away. I would love to win this giveaway!
Heather says
Good old Columbus, Ohio!
Elissa says
I grew up in Alabama, so I guess the nearest “big city” is Atlanta. But now I’m in upstate NY and much closer to several bigger cities.
clare @ fittingitallin says
I’m from St. Louis and I think that counts as a big city! But for like…REAL BIG city it’d be Chicago!
Jody Gerodo says
The closest big city to my hometown is Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!
MaryBeth says
Philadelphia! 🙂
Taya says
St. Louis! I grew up about 35 minutes from downtown. Now, I still live 35 minutes from downtown, but I live in a different state!
marykate says
Phoenix, Arizona! i was born and raised in Tempe which is just down the street from Phoenix, and went to college in Tucson, Beardown!
eeyorechan says
Born and raised in Los Angeles. On a clear and smogless day you can see the mountains.
Carrie says
I was born and raised in St. Louis but I’m now living in Tucson, Arizona.
Ursula says
Richmond!
Jo Anna says
Houston, on big smoggy city!
Meg says
Pittsburgh … city of fries on your salad.
Andrea says
I am from Wichita, KS, so the biggest city is Kansas City or Oklahoma City!
Marie Schambeck says
Well I was a military brat, so not really “from” anywhere lol. But I have lived in Seattle for 14 years so I say I am from Seattle. 🙂 We love the rain, wear northface, and are hippies 🙂
BreannaS says
My closest big city has always been Kansas City. The Missouri Side. Thanks for hosting this great giveaway.
MaryEllen says
I don’t know if you’d consider this a “big city”, but Fargo is the closest city to me, and that’s 1 1/2 hours away!
Lisa says
I’m lucky enough to be close to quite a few big cities. I’m in Harrisburg, PA and we have Philly, Pittsburgh, D.C., Baltimore and NYC all within a 3 hour or less drive!
Jessica says
TORONTO!!!!!!!!!
Charlotte says
Washington DC!
Nicole says
I’m from a big city.. MIAMI! 🙂
Divya @ Eat. Teach. Blog. says
LA! 🙂
Lucy says
I am from San Jose, Ca which is a big city in itself. The closest big city is San Francisco….got to luv the diversity around here. =)
amber says
Chicago! Love Asics! Ran in my new Kayano 20’s today.
Michelle says
Denver! 🙂
Laurel W. says
Boston, MA- a great running city!
alison janecka says
san francisco
Rachel says
San Francisco is only a short 4.5 hour drive south. Yep. Life exists above San Francisco, although it doesn’t seem that way.
Danielle A says
I grew up as a military brat, so I lived near big cities all over the U.S. but I’m from Texas, so I’d have to say the biggest city that I’ve lived near is San Antonio, TX!
An Ho says
Los Angeles
Caroline says
Minneapolis!
Corinne says
Love following your blog, since I also grew up in the OC with LA as the closest Big City. But, now I’m living all the way in Japan, so now Tokyo is my closest Big City! Luckily Japan has an amazing running community!
Tiffany S. says
I live just 1.5 hours from NYC. We live close to the train station so it’s a quick trip down with no traffic!
Flower says
Knoxville Tennessee, which is also the city I was born in.
Caitlin says
I moved to OC from Denver, which I think it best big/little city ever! Anyone who hasn’t been needs to go!
Calista Rose says
I grew up an hour from Nashville….Music City!!!!
Steph says
Closest city to me would have been either South Bend, In or Chicago, Il. I am originally from Elkhart, In!
em says
Jacksonville
Brooke says
The closest big city to me is Louisville, KY.
Kate says
New York City!
Sierra says
I grew up in Dayton Wyoming… Population 600. Nearest big city… Sheridan wyo population 15k
Kelley says
I grew up in Fort Worth, TX. Some might say the closest big city is Dallas, but I’d argue that Fort Worth is, itself, a big city! Fort Worth has close to 750,000 people and is the 16th largest city in the country, but only the 5th largest in Texas (after Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and barely Austin).
Patty says
LA…I’m from San Clemente, CA (practically your neighbor)!
Amy says
Boston! I even drive from the burbs to work there now!
Debra Douglass says
LA! I ran the marathon 2 years ago…I want to do it again in 2016! Olympic Trials weekend!!!
Emily says
Boston!! Not the easiest city to be a runner in but there is this one amazing marathon every year!
Julie Real says
Los Angeles!!!
Erin says
Closest big city is Minneapolis, but it’s still over 3 hours away. Small town Iowa girl, right here. 🙂
Brittney @Sweets 'N' Greens says
Los Angeles! Sadly, not running this weekend though!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
New York City!
Jen says
Chicago! and I’ve run that giant marathon 4 times 🙂
Michele says
Kansas City, Missouri!
Roger L. says
Montreal!
Chatelaine says
Montreal!!
Austin says
NYC!
Kristy H. says
I grew up in Arizona in a small town, so the closest city was Phoenix 3 hours away. Now I live in Southwest Michigan, close to Chicago.
Natasha Emily says
San Francisco! Looking forward to the day I get to go home, and race on the hills.
Melissa says
I’m originally from northern/central California and the biggest city closest to where I grew up is Sacramento! I LOVE asics so I’d love to win this!!!
Kathleen says
Was born in Boston and have always lived right outside the city… Home of the greatest marathon in the world 🙂
Kristen says
Boston (strong) !
Sara C says
Raleigh, NC! The state capital!
Alyssa says
Phoenix for me 🙂 and AWESOME giveaway
Katie says
Charlotte, NC
Amy says
Cincinnati Ohio is the closest big to where I am from, but now I live really close to Philadelphia! (a way bigger city!)
Allie says
STL! Go Cards! 🙂
Liz Mitchell says
Hi, I live by Sacramento. Home of CIM.
Amy says
Detroit! It is actually a pretty amazing city with lots of potential in the right hands of leadership. It looked pretty darn good when I ran the Detroit Marathon!
Pudge says
Denver! (I’m from Littleton.) Still love this town.
Rachel says
Philly – born and raised 🙂
Jessi says
Minneapolis
Trisha says
A “BIG” city is tough considering I grew up in a town with about 1,400 people. I guess I would say Portland, Maine or if I travelled a few more hours Boston.
Jenny says
I am halfway between Indianapolis and St. Louis 🙂
Yanet says
naci y creci en Oaxaca, Mex.. now livig in Rialto, ca.. biggest city near by is L.A… saludos guapa
Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut says
The closest big city to where I’m originally from is Omaha, NE. Now it’s Minneapolis or St Paul, MN. 🙂
Asics are my FAVORITE!!
Rachel S. says
I’m originally from Dallas, so it would be Dallas.
Kristen Stack says
Lived right outside Atlanta (where the playuhs play) my entire life! (:
Lindsay Boggan says
Memphis is closest biggest city.
Would love some new running gear!
Lara Ryan says
Boston! Still is and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Taran says
I am from a small town in Iowa so you either have to go an hour south to Sioux City, IA or an hour north to Sioux Falls, SD. Not sure if either are considered BIG cities! 🙂
Rebecca @ Runner with an Appetite says
I was born in Washington, D.C. and spent my first 18 years outside of it! 😀
Bethany says
NYC!
Kelley says
Chicago, IL !
Eme says
Columbus, OH…it’s big enough 😉
Jessica says
Biggest city near me is Cincinnati. Hope I win the prize:)
Gen says
Philly is home growing up, but DC is home now! Both are great to explore during a run!
Nina G says
I was born in NYC and grew up in a suburb just outside of the city
Heather says
Charlotte, NC
Jill Banaszak says
Omaha, Nebraska
Marissa says
Rochester, NY!
Beth S says
St. Louis, MO!
Amanda E says
Have always lived right outside of Philadelphia, PA
Julie says
New York City!
Angela says
Milwaukee, WI!!!
Sarah S says
I grew up in Washington, DC aka Chocolate City. Not much of a true “city” there. So I guess the closest typical city is Baltimore, Maryland. Charm City. Pronounced Balmer, Hon.
Susan says
Denver!
Rachel T. says
The Motor City, Detroit, is about 20 miles from the town I grew up in.
Kelly says
I am from Montgomery, Alabama which is the Capitol City but not sure about it being large! haha
Erica says
Boston and Hartford CT!!! I love to run in both places 🙂 City running is the best, IMO!
Bobbi says
I am originally from Milwaukee and although it’s big around here, I would say that the closest BIG city is Chicago.
deirdre @ Design By Deirdre says
San Francisco!!!
Melissa o says
St.Paul, MN
Dina says
Chicago:)
Robin says
Memphis Tn-can you even consider that to be a “big” city ?
MALLORY KRONICK says
Cleveland, Ohio was the closest big city to where I am originally from!!
Now I live in Atlanta, Georgia with all the other peaches 🙂
Samantha says
I love, love, love Asics and those casual shoes are so cute!
Nina G says
I was born in NYC
Katie says
Washington DC!
Maggie says
I’m from Northern Wisconsin, and the nearest “big” city is a tie between Milwaukee, WI and Minneapolis, Mn! 4 hours away!
Maggie says
I’m from Northern Wisconsin, and the nearest “big” city is a tie between Milwaukee, WI and Minneapolis, Mn!
Heather H. says
Washington, DC
Jill Banaszak says
Omaha, Nebraska!!
Kristin H says
Philadelphia PA for me
Erin Anderson says
I’m originally from Colorado Springs, CO but now I live in the Seattle area! Both are beautiful places to run 🙂
Jamie says
Chicago!
melissa says
LA!
Nadine says
New Haven, CT . . . but I prefer to think of NYC when I say ‘the city’.
Katie says
I’m from Omaha, NE, so probably Chicago or Denver are the closest big cities!
Sara says
I grew up in a small town. Atlanta was the closest big city, about two hours away!
Ashley says
I’m from Redwood City, CA originally, so I think SAN FRANCISCO is what comes to mind when people say “going into the city”!
Rachel Beaver says
Dallas!
Amanda says
NYC! (I’m pretty lucky!)
Sheena says
I was born in Sacramento (closest big hospital that had a preemie unit), so that would be it! But it’s equal distance to San Francisco. But then I grew up in a tiny town in Washington, and the closest big city was Seattle. And then I went to college in San Diego. Basically, I’m a confused nomad.
Rachael says
Boston is not too far!
Rebecca Quick says
Pittsburgh, PA
Jacqui says
I’m about equal distance from Boston and NYC
Zahava says
Im from Jersey so that would be New York City! It’s been my dream to run in the NYC marathon and Im slowly getting there =)
Amy says
I’m from upstate NY, so as much as I hate to admit it (being from upstate and all), New York City is my closest big City. Love the city, just love upstate and our waterfalls and wineries more!
Hannah says
I grew up equidistant from Des Moines, Iowa and Chicago. And clearly headed the Chicago way after college!
KIM P says
From Eugene Oregon – home of Hayward Field and Oregon Duck Football!!!! largest city Portland Oregon. Love ASICS gear!!
Lindsay says
Washington, DC. I still live there now!
Michele Williams says
Chicago!! My kind of town!
Sara Denman says
I live right across the river from Portland, Oregon. That probably counts as a big city.
Molly says
Washington DC – a great city to run through Capitol Hill!
Rachel C. says
I’m actually within 2 hrs of a few big cities, Philly, Washington DC, Baltimore
Sally says
Los Angeles!!! I haven’t lived in CA since I went to college, but still have very fond memories of growing up there!
Anna says
Chicago, the windy city!!!
Kristin P. says
Detroit! I was born and raised in the suburbs and still live there today!
Lori says
Cincinnati, Ohio. Home of the Flying Pig Marathon. It’s very hilly!
Smitha says
Los Angeles, California!!!
Jodi C. says
Miami
Jaime says
San Antonio was biggest growing up. Now it is D/FW Metroplex.
andrea says
LA!
I’ll be at Mile 22 with my rag-tag trio of dogs cheering! Will be on the lookout for you. Good luck.
runeatrepeat says
Long time no-see! Hope all is well 🙂 See ya then!
Carrie B says
Seattle!
Kristina says
Does Green Bay, WI count as big? Otherwise, Madison.
I don’t really care about football, but Go Pack Go!
Grace says
Raleigh, NC!
Sandra says
I was born in Mobile, Alabama – Home of Mardi Gras. And me.
Amy says
I’m from Phoenix so I guess the closest big city would be Vegas, San Diego or la! All fun places to visit!
Leann D says
Closest big city to me is Atlanta, GA!
leahk says
New Haven! (best PIZZA in the world 🙂 )
Becky Mabry says
I live in little Peterson Minnesota and the closest BIG city is Minneapolis!!
Veronica says
Dallas TX
Lindsay says
Born and raised in Cleveland! Left for adventure and am now happily back!
Melissa S. says
I grew up equal distance from Milwaukee, WI and Chicago, IL. I still live pretty much in the same area.
Ashley S. says
Daytona Beach, FL which doesn’t seem like a BIG city to me, but since we host the Daytona 500, Bike Week, were once-upon-a-time the go-to-hotspot for Spring Break and have the Daytona Beach Half Marathon (which goes from the Speedway through the city to the beach and back)… so, I’m claiming it!
If you need me to go bigger… we’ll count Orlando! 🙂
Rachel says
Originally – closest to Philadelphia
Now – I live in Richmond, but some don’t consider that a big city so I guess DC?
Abby says
I guess Atlanta, GA even though it is about 3 hours away!
Erin says
My big city is Seattle!
Missy says
Little Rock, Ark.
Erin Nicole says
Chicago 🙂
Amy says
Salt Lake City, Utah!
Jamie says
Good old Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Haley says
Columbus, Ohio, 1.5 hours or Cincinnati, where the infamous Flying Pig race is held!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
I live outside of Chicago.
Robin says
Born and raised in LA, Asics are the ONLY running shoes for me. I hope I win, pick me!!!
Judidaphne says
Boston 🙂 Boston Strong!
Kristen says
Kansas City,MO
Kailey says
Boston, MA
Amanda Popp says
Denver, CO. The place I recently ran my first ever half!
Misti says
The closest city to me is Dallas.
Emily L. says
NYC! I’m originally from a small town in northwest NJ.
Amanda says
Harrisburg, PA…not a huge city, but it is the state capital.
Jaci says
I am from Pittsburgh, Pa. Grew up about 30 miles outside of it and now live closer! I am running the Dick’s Sporting Goods Marathon so I can become a runner of steel!
Evelyn says
I have a few to choose from; I have Boston, MA (90 minutes); Hartford, CT (45 minutes) and NYC (3 hours). They are all drivable. 🙂
Carol says
Boston! Great giveaway. Thanks!
Lynn says
Milwaukee, WI! That’s big, right?
Stacy T. says
Minneapolis, MN!! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!!
Wyndi M. says
It’s a doozey….Topeka, KS. Population 127k! Now I’m in OC 🙂
Brandon says
Oklahoma City!
Sarah B. says
Omaha! Not huge, but not a whole lot else in Nebraska, lol.
maija says
chicago!
Danielle says
Chicago!!
David DeNeire says
Closest major city to me is Toronto, Ontario, Canada EH!!
Andrea A. says
I’m from Terre Haute, Indiana, which only about an hour drive from Indianapolis, which has a lot of great running events (including the AWESOME 500 Festival Mini-Marathon)!
Cynthia says
Detroit!
Rebecca Jo says
I was born & raised in Louisville, KY … big city to us – not big compared to other big cities 🙂
Kelly says
Growing up in NC, the closest BIG city is Atlanta…none of the NC are especially huge 🙂
Brittany @ Barr & Table says
Well I’m from Baltimore, but I don’t think that’s really considered a “big city” so let’s say New York 🙂 Just moved out to the SF bay area though.. switching coasts!
Amy H. says
Pittsburgh, PA
Emily says
I grew up about 40 minutes away from Chicago!
Anna says
I am a Boston girl through and through!!!
Krissy O'Neal says
Los Angeles.
Tami says
San Francisco. I miss it sooo much!!
Jess says
Since I’m originally from Reading, PA the BIG city that I’m closest to is good ole Philadelphia, PA!
Which is where I ran my first and second half marathons. RnR Philly love!
Mariah says
Chesapeake, VA or Virginia Beach, VA
Adara says
Minneapolis baby!!!
Alissa says
Philly!
Abbie says
Boston!
LJ says
Well, the closest city to where I was born is St. Petersburg, Russia. Top that.
Erin P says
I was near Tampa, FL growing up but Washington, DC is my jam now (still terribly muggy in the summer!).
Holly says
Pittsburgh! (Is that considered big?!?!)
Erin W says
Providence, RI 🙂
Tricia says
Boston!
Amber says
Well I was born in Tucson and that’s kinda big, but I’d say the closest truly big city would be Phoenix.
Merete says
I’m from just outside of Oslo, Norway. Biggest city in the country, but it’s not big at all. 600 000 ppl. I love it here nevertheless.
Ashley says
I live just a few miles outside of Portland, OR and I absolutely LOVE it! Couldn’t imagine a better place to live….rain and all 🙂
SaraRM says
Dallas!
Kristin says
I’m originally from Central Jersey so my closest city was good ole NYC. I would LOVE to eventually run the NYC Marathon, even though I live quite a ways from there nowadays. Who knows, maybe I’ll head that way some day 😉
Mary Beth A says
Atlanta!
Kelly says
new york city. 🙂
Larry says
The closest city up to age 5 was Seattle!
Amanda says
Milwaukee, Wisconsin!
Marisa says
I’m a Jersey girl…so that would be New York City! We used to go all of the time–just a quick ride on the train and you were there!
Natalie says
The biggest city closest to my hometown would be Dallas–which is about 3 hours away.
Sarah says
Good ol’ Cleveland!!
Nancy M says
Dallas was the closest big city when I was growing up.
Kristy @ Kristy's Health Revolution says
I’m from Pittsburgh, which is the smallest big city! I love it.
ChristineB says
The biggest city close to where I grew up was Calgary Alberta Canada. It was a big deal when we got to go to the big city. I thought my cousins that grew up there were SO COOL. Yep, I was a hick!
nikki says
NYC !
nancy says
Los Angeles born and raised!!
melissa says
Nyc is just a train ride away, it’s amazing!!!! I love it!
erin m. says
The closest big city to where I am originally from would be Syracuse, N.Y. if you consider that a big city.
Scott says
It was and still is – Denver
Kim says
Boston born and bred!:)
nikki says
Milwaukee, Wi!
rheanna says
San Antonio, TX…born and raised!!
yay chonies 🙂 haahaa!
Emily says
I’m from Vancouver, WA so the closest ‘big’ city was Portland, OR. 🙂
Megan says
Philadelphia. So glad I moved down south and have avoided the polar vortex!
Jennifer says
Minneapolis/St.Paul – the Twin Cities:)
Haley says
Seattle!
Emma says
Minneapolis/St Paul! Brr.
Amy S. says
I grew up in Arizona and the closest big city was Phoenix
Samantha. says
Memphis TN! You can tell from my Southern accent and love of bbq 🙂
Shay says
City of Brotherly Love. That’s “Philadelphia” in Philadelphian.
Tanya says
Born in Seattle, grew up outside Chicago, now live close to Tampa! From one end to the other! 🙂
Tessa M. says
I grew up in Michigan, so it’s gotta be Detroit!
Taylee @ twist me fit says
The closest city to me is Pittsburgh! 🙂
Sarah says
Washington DC! Well, technically London since I was born in England, but since I moved here when I was 4, I consider Maryland my hometown.
Kelsey says
Good luck this weekend! I’m from Ohio, and the closest BIG city is Chicago. I’m guessing Columbus, Ohio doesn’t really count 🙂
Megan A. says
I am from Sheboygan, WI, (of Home Alone fame: “Kenosha Kickers…very big in Sheboygan”) so the closest big city is Milwaukee, where I live now. I grew up and ran away to the big city a whole 50 minutes from my parents’ house.
Blair says
San Diego! I grew up here and still live here 🙂 Just a SoCal kinda girl!
Amy says
closest big city to where I grew up is Las Vegas. about 2 1/2 hours away 🙂
Kelly Jo says
I am from Edmonton, KY, that is 50 miles east of Bowling Green, KY which is the 3rd largest city in KY. You may have heard about it recently on the news. Home to the Corvette, where 8 vettes, one-of a kinds, anniversary editions, fell into a sinkhole…yeah there!!! 😉
Megan H says
Chicago!!!! And p.s. The Chicago Marathon is a must!
JennyV says
Chicago or Kansas City!
Tara says
I’m from right outside of Pittsburgh, PA! I LOVE everything Pittsburgh! 🙂
Bethany says
Born and raised in Boston!
Megan says
San Francisco, and I love everything about it!
Rachel says
Columbus, OH
GraceG says
Philadelpha, PA
Lexa says
Big city I would have to say Pittsburgh. Even though Erie, PA is the snowiest city in the US with a population over 100K people. So does that count since it isn’t a big city?
Joanne Copas says
Chicago, lllinois – best city in the world and a great place to run!
Becky @ Olives n Wine says
I love Asics! I currently live in Chicago but grew up in the middle of nowhere Iowa. Does Des Moines count as a big city?! Haha… If not, then it’s definitely Chicago 🙂
Paige Callahan says
The closest big cities are either Baltimore or Washington, D.C. Both about equal distance
crystal walls says
Jacksonville Florida
Taylor says
St. Louis!
Carla S says
I am from the city of Charleston,SC.
Jillienne @ ChasingRaspberries says
LA! Woot! Woot! I’m excited to run the marathon this Sunday!
Kristin says
Kansas City!
Ashley says
Im from a small town in Alabama and the biggest cities to us are Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and then Atlanta
Megan Chism says
Kansas City MO! St. Louis is about the same distance!
Jenny O says
Ottawa, Ontario!
Mary says
Kansas City!!! I moved away years ago but still miss it. Great city!
Stefanie says
St. Louis
Nicole says
Los Angeles!
Laura says
I love this question!! I grew up in a town that had about 500 residents, so the closest big city was Greenfield, MA which is where I live now and that has about 20,000 residents. I guess the “Big” city is Springfield, MA. I love Asics- I wear them all the time for my runs and working out!
Cortney says
I guess Sacramento would be the biggest BIG city near me. If that’s even considered big? Or maybe San Franciso. Both of those are 2 hours from me.
Janelle says
I’m from LA. I still live in LA County, but I’m about 45 min outside of LA.
Kristin says
Phoenix!
Taya says
Living in Spearfish SD, the closet BIG city would be Denver, CO
Courtney @The TriGirl Chronicles says
Syracuse NY! It’s crazy cold here right now too, I could use some appropriate weather gear!
laura z says
i grew up 30 miles northeast of Dallas
diane says
Seattle
Amy says
I grew up and still live 30 miles south of Boston.
Raha H says
The biggest city by where I live is Chicago!!
Carolyn B. says
MEMPHIS!!! But I’m originally from LA 🙂
Allison L says
I am from a suburb of Cleveland (if that still counts as a big city).
Kelly Tague says
Philadelphia!
Kim says
I was born in Toledo, Ohio. The biggest city near there would be Detroit. However I grew up in sunny Florida.
Molly says
I am from/live in Gaithersburg, Maryland. So, the closest big city is our nations capitol, Washington D.C!
Karen says
I am from a small town about halfway between Denver and Kansas City. In other words, the middle of nowhere.
Kim Hollingsworth says
I was born in Toledo, Ohio. The biggest city near there would be Detroit, MI. However, I grew up in sunny Florida and now I live in Hawaii. Good luck at the LA marathon!
andrea says
Kansas City, KS
Marie M says
Philadelphia!!!
Heather K @ www.heathersmean.com says
NYC!!
Heather C says
Well how big is big? I was from a suburb of Rochester NY, but that is pretty small, so I would say BIG city would be Toronto!
Jessica O'C says
I’m from Columbus, OH!!!!! New shoes and gear!!!!!
Jennifer T says
San Francisco!
Katherine says
Vancouver, Canada!
Shannon in Tustin says
Queue up Randy Newman’s “I Love LA” (We love it!!!) and take me to a Dodger game… 😀
Would love, love, love some ASICS LA running gear.
Great give-away, Monica! Good luck this weekend.
Anna says
I am from Akron, Ohio so the closest big city I am near is Cleveland.
steph says
Seattle!
Elizabeth says
Washington, DC! It may not be BIG like LA or NY, but it’s mighty (or at least everyone here thinks they’re mighty)… I’ll be honest, I grew up here when I was a kid and came back as an adult (even if I don’t feel like a ‘grown up’) and I still get a little warm and fuzzy when I run/walk/commute by the White House or Washington Monument….
Tiffany K says
I live closest to Chicago 🙂
Alex says
I’m originally from Georgia, so Atlanta 🙂
Lesley says
Cleveland, Ohio (if that counts as a big city! ha!)
Elizabeth says
That would be Atlanta, GA
Margaret says
I am just north of LA! Running the LA marathon this weekend as well – it will be first full! Nerves are definitely starting to kick in.
I would love this gift certificate though – asics are my favorite shoe brand!
kyrunnergirl says
Louisville (KY)
amanda says
Minneapolis, MN 🙂
Jane says
Oakland (California)…
The Silent Assassin says
Oh geez, is Honolulu considered “big city”? If not, then it’s gotta be Los Angeles.
Amy says
Well seeing as though I am a military brat, that’s always a hard question to answer… But I was born in Wiesbaden, Germany, so the closest big city would have to be Frankfurt, Germany (Mainz is closer, but still not quite as big). I LOVE Asics and your blog! Very inspiring!
Sam says
Hrm, I suppose that’s Denver. But I live in Montana, so it’s really not all that close!
Kara says
Los Angeles! So hoping I win. I run in Asics, and am way overdue for new running shoes.
Hayley says
The closest big city would be San Francisco.
sandy Oien says
San Francisco!
Haley S. says
Boston!!
Samantha Bruce says
The closest big city I am near is good ol’ Los Angeles!
Emily B says
Orginally from fort myers,fl so Miami and Tampa are both about 2 hours away!
Charline says
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Lia says
Sydney
Renee says
well if you count Birmingham , AL as a big city, that was it haha. Otherwise, Atlanta was it, but it was about 4 hours away!
Ashley @ Brocblog says
I’m from Chicago but currently live in LA. All this LA Marathon talk is kinda making me want to try it next year!
Alex Fishburn says
Well, I was born in DC so technically I guess that’s it. But I grew up in a suburb of San Diego (which is what I still consider home). And I LOVE Asics…and I always think that since it’s literally across the street from my house I can’t believe I don’t know anyone who works there and can hook me up with a giant discount!!
Cori @ shes going the distance says
CHICAGO!
Lisa G says
Charlotte, NC !
Marie Walsh says
Originally and currently Boston! I haven’t gone far 🙂
Anel says
I didn’t know they had casual shoes too! Cool! I grew up in a very small, mountain resort town and the closest city was L.A. Good luck on Sunday!
Elizabeth J. says
LA!
kate says
Atlanta!
Keri K says
Austin is a big city right? If not then Houston!
Julie says
I grew up right outside of San Diego! It’s smaller than LA, but definitely a big city! There are a lot of great places to run all over Southern California, and I only wear Asics when I run 🙂
Lee @ tri*inspired*life says
I grew up outside of Raleigh…and I currently live in Raleigh. It is not BIG city per se, big I love living here!
Katie says
Washington, DC! I still live wight outside of DC!
Annie says
Boston! There’s nothing like a run along the banks of the river Charles! Masshole through and through.
Em says
Richmond, VA!
Sarah says
Chicago!
Jessica says
I grew up in a tiny town about an hour from Ft. Worth, TX.
Love Asics!!
alyssa says
The City of Angels
Beth says
Kansas City, MO. From Kansas City, KS 🙂
Jamie says
I grew up in upstate NY, the closest BIG city would have to be Toronto. I’ve thought a lot about trying the Toronto marathon! there’s two – a spring and a fall.
Christy says
Pittsburgh = prepping for the marathon here now!!!
Eleanore says
Ottawa, Canada!!
Samantha says
I am originally from Boston! My dream is to run The Boston Marathon one day! Right now I reside in Dallas, TX! I love Asics!
Sara Hobson says
Tampa, Florida baby!
Eryn @ BlondMindedBrunette.com says
Seattle WA! And I’m hoping to run the Rock and Roll half marathon in June there! A gift card would help me on my way to styling in my first half!
Anna says
I’m from VA originally and Richmond was the closest big(ish) city to me. But if you’re talking real BIG cities I was only a few hours away from Washington, DC.
Molly says
Does Portland count as a “big” city? If yes, then I’ll go with that. If not, then I go with Seattle. Big cities are few and far between in the PNW.
Also, I’m surprised you went with the blue shoes when there are pink ones too!
Natalie says
Well the closest city would be Seattle, WA 🙂
Nicole says
The closest to my hometown is Minneapolis, nice and cold 🙂
PENNY says
I live in Earlham, Ia and the biggest city is Des Moines, IA
Kristen says
I’m from a small city–but live relatively close to Toronto! It’s one of the top 5 largest cities in North America 🙂
Grace @ Eat Sweat Sing says
Well, it depends on how “big” of a city you’re talking! I’m from Alabama and live about 2 hours from Birmingham and 3 1/2 hours from Montgomery. Those don’t seem like very big cities compared to some of these others though!
Carmen says
I am originally from Denver but moved away when I was three. I now live in the biggest town in Montana..A whole 162,000 people live here!But no where near any Asics store! I would love one!
Joanna says
Pittsburgh! I’m a Yinzer without the accent!
Katrina says
The biggest closest city to me is probably Detroit, MI! Detroit sometimes gets a bad rap, but the city really is fascinating and there are so many things going on there right now. I truly believe that Detroit is experiencing a come back, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds!
Jessica @ RunYourMuttOff says
Wet and rainy Seattle is my big city. I grew up here, still live here, and while technically I’ve always resided in a suburb, I tell people I’m from Seattle for simplicity.
Kary says
Omaha
Liz Cariseo says
I love Asics! Their gear is so great!
The closest big city to me is NYC! I live just outside of the city in Westchester!
Leah says
Los Angeles!!
LA love 🙂
Alex says
Beijing!
Erica says
I live outside of boston. Born and raise..although I love having 4 seasons, I am very done with the winter!! #bostonstrong. Are you running boston? I’ll be cheering and this year will be awesome!! #nofears
Chummy_Chum says
Little Rock, AR
cynthia Fudzinski says
I am originally from WI and the closest big city to me was Milwaukee. Now I live in Kenai, AK and the closest big city is Anchorage, AK.
Cara says
Split between San Diego and Orange County. It’s a rough life 😉
Betsy says
Chicago! I wish i could say somewhere warm and cozy. Sadly it is cold and snowy.
Heather M says
St. Louis MO!
Heidi says
There are no big cities in montana! So Spokane, WA probably.
Brittany V says
I don’t think that Toledo, OH counts.. Therefore, Detroit, MI.. Which is where I currently live!
Angelica says
The best city in the world…..Los Angeles! 😀 Born and raised <3
Val says
Born and raised in sunny Tampa, FL!!
Lily says
I grew up in Kansas City, although now NYC is the closest big city.
sarahq says
NYC!
Megan says
New York!
Jenica Moore says
I am from a small town of 300 people in Kansas (seriously, I graduated with 8 people in my class). The closest city to me is Amarillo, TX but the closest BIG city is Denver, CO! If that isn’t middle-of-nowhere, I don’t know what is!
Hannah says
St. Louis!
Liz J says
Charlotte, NC! (That counts as a “BIG” city right?!)
Christina W says
Born in Tucson, AZ so the closest big city is Phoenix, AZ!
Amy Ramos says
I live in San Jose, CA-that is pretty big. Almost a million people. The next biggest would be San Francisco!!
Barrett says
I’m from western Colorado, so I’m closest to the Mile High City: Denver! I love running the paths and trails west of the metro area!
Robin says
NYC. Born there and lived 5 minutes from there growing up.
Tiffiny Duke says
Salt Lake City!
Christy says
I’m from Covington, GA…the closest big city is Atlanta.
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
CHI-TOWN, baby!!
Sarah EM says
Phoenix Arizona
Beth S says
Baltimore, Maryland, hon! (We put the ‘hon’ in marathon, lol)
Steph F says
Chicago! I’m a midwest girl, born and bred 🙂
Nicole in STL says
St. Louis! Just returned from a vacation to LA/OC and am totally jealous of the weather you get to run in! 😀
Mary@RunWalkLift says
Born: Boston, MA
Grew up mostly in WA, so Seattle.
Stephanie says
Fargo, ND
Cari says
Atlanta!
molly @ heart, sole & cereal says
born and raised in chicago!
Stephanie P says
I’m quite a few hours away from anything big, but I would say Minneapolis is the closest!
angela@LoveTheRunning says
I’m originally from WI and always in between Chicago and Milwaukee
Now the closest big city is Detroit unless Lansing counts…
Tracie says
Columbus, OH!
adina says
I’m originally from Indianapolis, but my husband lovingly refers to it as a small town, so I guess Chicago:)
Meg C says
Boston, MA!! Moved to NH for grad school but still consider myself a Boston Girl at heart. My goal is to one day qualify for the Boston Marathon 🙂
meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles says
New York! Would love to make it out to LA though…Only been to San Diego once and the west coast is gorgeous!
Colleen M says
Lincoln Nebraska! 🙂
Cynthia says
I’m a big city junkie. Born in NYC. Live in DC now & want to move to Boston soon.
Jessica says
Kansas City
Kaylen says
Though I now live in the Ocean State, I grew up in Canada! The big and AWESOME city closest to me was Toronto!
angela@LoveTheRunning says
I’m originally from WI and lived an hour away from both Chicago and Milwaukee
Now the closest big city is Detroit
Ashley R says
The closest big city to where I am from originally is Cleveland, OH. Now, after being just outside of Raleigh, NC for a year, I have relocated to Columbus, OH and am getting the feel of a city again!
ty says
Yikes … Little Rock or Oklahoma City probably!
Candace says
DENVER!
Wendy says
Detroit! I grew up in a smaller town up north and love having so many more options around here.
Monica says
I’m from San Jose! Woo Woo 408! Which is one of the biggest cities in Cali so otherwise I guess it’d just be SF. PS I LOVE MY ASICS AND WOULD LOVE TO WIN!!!!
Abrazos from one Monica to another!
XO
Jessica Jones says
I’m closest to Boston.
Marcia says
I’m from Saint Louis, the next biggest/closest is Chicago. Ohh, the windy city…
Katie says
Toronto, ON!
Alison says
Portland, Oregon!
Elizabeth says
The closest big city to my hometown is probably Richmond, Virginia!
Debbie Gorlewski says
The closest big city to me was and still is, Detroit, MI. Though, I’m more inclined to drive to my favorite big city, Chicago, IL! 🙂 I run in Asics and would LOVE this GC! Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity!
Angela Easton says
closest big city would be seattle (unless you count spokane as “big”)
Stephanie says
Minneapolis, MN!! It’s still super cold here for March! haha!
Jen says
I grew up 45 north of San Francisco, and now live in Seattle. I traded the fog for the mist 🙂
Deana says
I was born in Miami, but I’m a SoCal girl now!
Laura Smith says
I grew up in the rural community of Ararat, VA. It is about 2 hours from Charlotte, NC and about 4 hours from Richmond, VA. As a cat lover I always enjoy the pictures you post with Vegas.
Julie says
San Fransisco… still the closest big city… lots of fun races there too 🙂
Yvonne says
Even though I was born in a city of 8 million people, it’s considered a “small” city by Chinese standards. It would make Beijing the closest “big” city to me! And boy is it big.
Andrea says
Denver!
Cassie says
The Big D baby! Dallas, TX all the way! Born and raised and still currently residing here 😉
Carolyn says
San Francisco…a great city to run in!
Alex says
I’m originally from Buffalo, NY but now live about 45 minutes away from beautiful Kansas City!
Danielle says
I grew up about 2.5 hours from MINNEAPOLIS!! Not the biggest city in the world but I love it!! I love Asics running shoes and winning this would be pretty rad!
Michele Williams says
Chicago!!! My kind of town!!
Caitlin @ RunMimsie says
NYC is the closest to my hometown in Upstate, NY…Though Boston is probably about the same distance as well! Right now, the closest city to me is Detroit and I’m really loving the huge running community that it offers! 🙂
Amy says
Philadelphia!!!
michelle kim says
San Francisco!… and now it’s where I’m going to school!
Ashlee says
Nashville, TN is probably the closest BIG city to me with Louisville, KY being a close second.
natalie says
Chicago, Chicago, that toddlin’ town!
Jessica @ FromtheKitchentotheRoad says
I’m originally from Torrance so LA is my obvious answer. Chicago is the nearest big city to where I live now.
Alison says
Philadelphia!!
Liz says
I am an Orange County-an (??) too, so my closest city is LA 🙂
Paula says
Pittsburgh, PA!
Anne says
Boston!!
Isis says
I’m originally from Memphis, TN, which is about as big as it gets in Tennessee!
Rian says
Minneapolis! A great city for running!!
Kerstin says
Hannover, Germany
Heidi Viramontes says
Los Angeles! And, I’m participating in my first marathon this weekend… LAM of course!!!! I rarely need things but I need this and would take it with much gratitude and appreciation. Thank you for considering this first timer, LA girl!
Leah @ Running with the Hayneses says
Boston is the closest big city, but it’s about 2.5 hrs. away. I live in the sticks of NH. 🙂
Nathan says
Washington DC!
Ash says
Philly! Oh man I love asics! Gimme some swag!!
Alyssa says
Im from NC- so I would have to say Raleigh- which probably doesn’t count as a big city 🙂
Michele says
Minneapolis, MN. Those casual shoes look amazing!! I might have to check them out, even if I don’t win.
Kara says
NYC!!!
Mindy says
Chicago!
kacie says
Boston 🙂
Tracy says
San Francisco!
JenS says
Minneapolis, MN..not too exciting.
Amanda daley says
San diego
Amy @ fitnessmeetsfrosting.com says
San Francisco! It’s about 30-35 minutes away from me, even closer if you drive faster 😉
Kristin says
Houston, TX!!
Jessie says
Kansas City!!!! Thanks for the entertaining reads and laughs!
Molly says
Philadelphia!!
Hanna says
Well the biggest city would be Berlin, the biggest one in US closest to my hometown would be Maine I guess 😉
Becky says
Philadelphia!
Lori says
Minneapolis, MN! If that isn’t big enough for your taste the next closest is Chicago. 🙂
Mary says
Minneapolis MN
Victoria says
Boston! Masshole pride 🙂
Sharon says
Toronto! Live in TN now
Morgan says
NYC!
Jennifer says
Chicago – love the blog!
Shirley says
Dallas, TX!
Courtney says
THE City – New York City! Born and raised in upstate NY.
Amber says
San Francisco is closest to me…about 20 minutes away my entire life. Love it!
Corrinne says
Chicago!
Lori S says
Kansas City, MO.
Kelly says
Hmmm Raleigh or Charlotte, NC but I don’t know that they count as a BIG city especially compared to NYC, San Fran, LA, Miami & so on 😛
Debbie Dean says
Grew up in Herndon, VA, so Washington D.C. would be the closest big city! (Currently I live in China, close to Shanghai where 23 million people reside…. So do I get brownie points for that??? ;):))
Debbie Dean says
(If I win though, I’ll be home in VA this summer for three months and would really be grateful for the giftcard to order some gear to take back to China with me!!!)
Rebekah says
Atlanta – thanks for the good reads, RER
Shannon says
I was born and raised in a big city—Houston, TX! THE best city in Texas 🙂
mary @ minutes per mile says
nashville! the biggest little city there is 🙂
Kassidy says
Toronto, Ontario!!
Aly says
Big city near me is Montreal! And it’s an awesome city
Nicki says
I’m originally from Chicago and my family still lives there, but I live in New Orleans now. I love them both for completely different reasons.
Audrey says
Houston, TX…I love Texas 🙂
Karla @ Foodologie says
Los Angeles!
Stephanie A says
Where I am originally from: NOLA
But I think of the LA area as my home 😉
Gillian says
About the same distance from NYC and Boston
Chelsea says
I’m from Michigan, so the closest big city is Detroit! Unless that’s not big enough, in which case, it’s Chicago!
Margaret says
Atlanta! Home of Hip-Hop, lol
Carol Landry says
New Orleans, LA!
Anne says
I am from this TINY little town in Northern MN so the closest big city would be minneapolis 🙂
Nicole says
NYC baby!
Jackie Rosenfeld says
Honolulu!
MiaMia says
My big city is Seattle where we love to run in the rain and recycle! Awesome giveaway RER!
Megan says
I live 45 minutes from Philadelphia. love going to see a show or try a new restaurant
Jessica W. says
I’m from St. Louis -home of Cardinals, Anheuser-Busch, and Nelly 🙂
Nicole says
Minneapolis, MN
Kat says
Haha well I’m originally from Germany so that would be a little tricky but I’d say now where I live the next biggest city would be NYC 🙂
Patti says
Chicago!
Kaysee says
Oklahoma City is the closest big(ish) city to me!
sallie says
I was born near St. Louis, MO., but spent a large part of my childhood in New Orleans.
april says
i was born and raised in LA 🙂 i’ll be watching the marathon on ktla this weekend!
Tracy says
Orlando florida.
And I LOVE asics. Used to get awful blisters in almost every shoe until I discovered the kayanos.
Maria says
Well, I am from the City of Buenos Aires in Argentina and that’s probably the biggest city we have there and now live in the suburbs of Chicago so my closest city is… CHICAGO! I love Asics! (I heard on the news last night BoA is having issues preventing people from registering to the Chicago Marathon this week. Not that I plan on running it -unless I am guaranteed 1-on-1 QT with Tom Hiddleston- but it’s a bummer!)
Kathryn says
My closest big city is Kansas City! I love the Midwest although I am jelly of your nice temps when it’s been an iceberg here.
Christina says
I live in Dutchess County, NY. Closest city The Big Apple NYC!
Emily says
I grew up in a tiny city two hours from Memphis!
Chrissy @pinkpolishandrunningshoes says
Boston!
Ann-Marie says
Might not count as a big city to Americans, but my nearest big city was Dublin in Ireland!
Jen says
I grew up near St. Paul Minnesota!
Heather says
I grew up not far from Minneapolis.
Cheryl says
Born and raised in The City aka NYC 🙂
Erika says
Grew up in Salt Lake City. Turns out it’s not too big.
Susan says
Indianapolis baby! I LOVE Asics. They have always been my running shoes.
Kat says
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS!!!! =) REMEMBER THE ALAMO! 😉
Melissa says
Boston! Home of the Boston Marathon!
Cheryl Hussey says
The Valley of the Sun! Phoenix, AZ.
Daryl P says
Louisville, KY
Carol H. says
Dallas!
Megan (The Lyons' Share) says
New York! (originally from Stamford, CT)
kinsey byrd says
Oklahoma city was 1 hour away from me, we always loved to go to the city as kids.
Becky says
San Antonio, TX!
Gen says
From a small town about an hour away from Dallas, TX!
Sara O says
Boston 🙂
Lisa @ runnermamablogger says
Wow what an awesome giveaway! I currently live in S. Setauket, which is located in Long Island, NY. I was born in Flushing Queens, NY, about an hour away from where I live. I was born and raised as a NY and I don’t think I can ever leave.
Crystal says
Chicago!!
Deb says
I was born and raised in a small town outside of Washington, DC. I live in Ocean City, MD now. I would love to win and would get a new pair of shoes. Thanks for the op and have a great run this weekend!
PS – A friend of mine (Diane) is the 4hr pacer. Go say “hi” – she’s super sweet and an awesome pacer. Tell her I sent you her way! 🙂
Ali says
Toronto, ON!
Melissa says
I’m a Navy brat, or just a brat. Either way, San Diego is home!
Bri says
Vancouver!
Kaelin says
I grew up outside of Indianapolis, but if that’s not a BIG enough city, Chicago was 4 hours north.
Richard says
I was born in Singapore which is actually a city/state/country. But I grew up near Memphis, TN.
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says
I am from Raleigh, NC which is a pretty big city in itself but I would say Charlotte, NC which was about 2.5 hours away!
Ann says
Nashville, TN is the closest big city to me. I’ve lived here all my life and I love it.
Eliana S says
I’m originally from the tiny island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean so the closest big city would probably be Athens, Greece!
Chicago Jogger says
Ohh awesome giveaway! I could use some new shoes:) I’m from Iowa so the closest big city is probably my current city, Chicago!
Jamie says
Dallas!
Lindsay says
Chicago!
Sarah says
I live equidistant between Baltimore and Washington D.C.!! Washington D.C. is definitely the bigger of the two.
Rich says
Biggish city would be Omaha, Nebraska or Kansas City.
Jessica Z says
Downtown Chicago is a only short 45 minute drive from my small Indana town.
Molly says
I grew up blocks from Cleveland, OH! A small big city, but a pretty fantastic one.
Samantha says
baltimoreee.
Dusty Mueller says
I grew up right between St. Louis and Chicago!
Stephanie says
Nashville
Shannon B. says
I’m from middle of no where Western Nebraska, so that makes Denver, CO the closest big city!!!
Blair says
Well I grew up in Nashville…but I guess Atlanta is the biggest nearby city!
Kelly M says
Closest big(ish) city to me is Cleveland!
Lauren B says
Philadelphia! 🙂
Samantha says
I grew up on the Jersey Shore (yep that place) and our closest city was NYC!! Now I live in Washington, DC. So I guess I gravitate to the East Coast.
Portia smith says
Seattle!
Elyse says
The closet big city to me is Cleveland. One of these days I am going to sign up for a race there!!
Monica Q. says
Closest big city was Phoenix AZ
Stephanie says
Greenville, SC
Robyn says
Chicago…one of the greatest cities in the world!
Megan says
San Francisco! Go Giants!
Bridget G. says
“big city” would be Hartford, but no one knows that. So the real big city is Boston which is about 1.5 hours away. Even better is you can get on the T pretty far out and not have to drive in! 🙂
Lisa C. says
Grew up just over the border from D.C. Now I live in the middle of the city.
Alyson says
Gainesville, FL! Go Gators!
Abby Sparrow says
I was born right in the big city – Atlanta, GA! Go Braves!!
debbie d says
Los Angeles. I’ll be at LA Marathon this year too…but quite a ways behind ya 🙂
Sandy says
This is funny…the closest big city of where I’m from ORIGINALLY, is Taipei. I’m actually going back to Taiwan this year to run the Taroko Gorge Marathon in November. Excited!
Diane says
Detroit 😀
Lindsey says
Well I live in Columbus, Ohio and some would consider it a big city. I’d probably consider Chicago the closet BIG city though. I love asics. I wear my black and teal tigers all the time.
Blair says
Boston!!!
Which is the marathon i will be running next month! WOO HOO!
Melissa says
NEW ORLEANS!
Beth says
I was born in Concord so Boston, MA!
Lindsey B says
The closest big city to where I’m from is Minneapolis….but if that doesn’t count, then it’s Chicago!
Katie @ Daily Cup of Kate says
I am originally from a suburb of Chicago, but now live in Madison!
Wendy says
NYC!
Sara Wortman says
Im a military kids so I can’t think of one specific place Im from. I was born in Utah though, so Salt Lake City it is!
Eric says
Closest big city, big to me anyway, is Grand Rapids, MI.
Tiffany @ The Chi-Athlete says
Dallas. 🙂
Taylor Woods says
Atlanta, GA!
Brandi Jeffries says
Spokane, Washington!!!
Tiffany says
Chicago is the closest big city…Indiana is home!
Karen says
Grew up on LI, so NYC
Alex says
I love Asics, it’s my choice in running shoes. Biggest city would be either San Jose or San Francisco. I think San Jose is larger in population but San Francisco more well known.
Daisy says
Originally it’s San Diego!! But now I live in Fresno…
Julie says
Detroit, baby!
Emily Coleman says
Baltimore, MD!
AIMEE says
I live in RI – our big city is providence or basically RI is just a suburb of Boston 🙂
Renae @ MissFit Mixed Chick says
AUSTIN, TEXAS
Carri says
The mile high city! Denver, CO
Georgia says
Charlotte, NC!
Jessica says
I grew up close to Pittsburgh! The city of bridges.
jill says
Not sure what constitutes big, but Des Moines or Omaha.
Heather says
I’m from Ventura, so I guess that would be LA!
Jennifer says
Minneapolis, MN at 45 minutes 🙂
Catherine says
Los Angeles!
Jennifer says
Cleveland, OH!
Shannon Keller says
San Antonio!!!
Erin says
Dallas, Texas is the nearest big city and its 2 hours away!
Adrian says
The greatest city in the world – San Francisco!!!
Laura says
I’m from San Jose, Ca.
Hayley says
hahaha closest BIG city to where I grew up is Halifax, NS which was still an hour away…
carrie says
Originally…Milwaukee Wisconsin. Pittsburgh now!
Andrea says
Columbus, OH
Megan @ The Skinny-Life says
I’m from Green Bay so the closest big city to there us Chicago. Thank goodness I live in AZ now. Too cold there for this chica! This is an awesome giveaway by the way. I only wear asics gel nimbus running shoes. I’m rocking some hot pink ones now.
Sabrina says
Orlando, Florida.
Christi says
Hmmmmm The midwest makes this a lot more challenging! I guess we’ll go with Kansas City at 4 hours, 6 hours to Minneapolis, 8 hours to Chicago.
Kristin says
Seattle!
Laura says
I live just 20 minutes outside of Denver and equally close to the mountains, I love it!
Lisa says
I grew up near Chicago (75 minutes away) but now I am closer to Indianapolis (90 minutes).
Kelli says
Where I’m from originally Philly now I’m in beautiful Tampa !!
Fancy Nancy says
I’m originally from Newport, RI so the closest city would be Providence, RI.
Melanie says
The closest big city to where I live is Boston. Boston Strong baby!!!
Janay Ridge says
I lived in a small town in Iowa across the river from Nebraska so the big city to us was Omaha, NE. But I guess in Iowa it would have been Des Moines. I now live in one of the biggest cities in the country, Chicago, and I absolutely love it!!
Ashley T says
Is Richmond, VA considered a big city? If not, I’ll say DC. Just moved to Dallas though and am LOVING it!
Leah says
I am originally from Southeastern Kentucky so the closest biggish cities near me are Louisville, KY or Cincinnati, OH:)
Becca H. says
If Louisville, ky counts as big, that’s it!
Jennifer says
Buffalo! I live in a small suburb of Buffalo, NY, the home of chicken wings, beef on weck and all great bar food!
Jojo @ RunFastEatLots says
I live in the suburbs of DC
Amber S. says
Does Duluth, MN count as a big city? If so, that would’ve been the closest. If not, then Minneapolis would be second closest. But it would be a 3 hour drive away.
Karen Jung says
Ottawa, Canada 🙂
Angie says
Originally? Santiago, Chile
Currently? Boston
Becca says
Probably a tie between Atlanta and Nashville!
Juli says
NYC! babeh.
Angel says
Chicago!!!
Alexandra says
NYC!
Megan P says
I grew up in Cape Coral, Florida. So I think that makes the closest BIG city nearest me – Miami!
Kendra says
Portland, Oregon baby!
Emily says
Boston! Go Sox! 🙂
Emily says
Seattle, the Emerald City! 🙂
Nikki says
I’m from Winnipeg, Manitoba, so the closest large city was Minneapolis. And that’s where I live now!
Susie B. says
I’m from southern Indiana, so either Nashville or Indianapolis! But now I live in northern Indiana, and Chicago is only 90 minutes away, which is nice!
Jen says
Toronto!
Meagan S says
Sacramento
Mendy says
Every city I start to type isn’t actually a big city. I live in Montana. The whole state’s population isn’t even at “city” numbers. 🙂
Maggie says
Chicago, Illinois!
Jen K says
I live near NYC!! Have you run the NY City Marathon? If you ever do, I’ll gladly cheer you on.
Molly @ alsoranagain says
Seattle!
Cindy says
NYC!
Kelcy M. says
Ahhh…I grew up about 8 hrs from Denver – closest big city!
Carolyn says
Philadelphia!
Allie says
I grew up in Fresno….closest big city would be San Francisco I guess!
Lauren C says
Boston!
Hannah says
Minneapolis!
Erica says
OMG I need to win this! How exciting!
The closest BIG city to where I’m from is probably DC. I’m from Roanoke, VA and live in Norfolk, VA now. DC is about a 3 hour drive from both.
Paola says
Originally from Puerto Rico, it’s hard to be close to a BIG city when you live in an island, but San Juan is about 300K people so I think that counts!
Leah says
The closest big city to my hometown is Minneapolis, MN.
Kaitlin G says
I’m 20 minutes from Baltimore and from D.C…. so both? Although I guess D.C. is the bigger city 🙂
kylee says
Virginia Beach, VA!
Becki Walker says
Well, I’ve always lived in NC so I guess I’d say Raleigh but I don’t know how big that is in comparison!
Kimberly says
Portland, OR is the closet big city!
Angela says
I moved around a lot, but Las Vegas was the biggest city that I lived in for the longest.
Kaylie says
Indianapolis, IN and proud of it! I’ve lived in (and loved) Chicago, but my heart belongs to Indy. Most underrated city in the country!
Anna @ ThatDAMMRunner says
Philadelphia is the closest city to me!! I am currently living where I grew up…in the exact same house…hehe
Ali C says
Oh gosh, I am originally from a super small town. Does Green Bay, WI count as a big city?! Otherwise Chicago might be my closest at 4.5 hours away!
Robyn says
I’m from a suburb outside of Milwaukee, but seeing as that still isn’t HUGE the closest BIG city would be Chicago!
Jack Sh*t says
Wait… before I go to the bother of commenting, is there at least a CHANCE that I’ll win BOTH prizes?
And as for your question, I like to think that ANY city I’m born in is a big city. I KNOW IT’S NOT TRUE. I JUST SAID I LIKE TO THINK IT!!!!!!!
Nikki says
Philadelphia
Jen says
NYC! Didn’t realize ’til I moved away how convenient it was to live so close…currently, though, the closest city to me is Toronto, which is also not so bad 🙂
Andrea says
Guess it would be Pittsburgh, PA – if you consider 4 hours away close.
Janel says
Chicago!
Wanda says
New York City!
Jessica says
NYC!
PS- LOVE those sparkly gold and coral casual sneakers!! I’m always looking for snazzy sneakers for commuting. As no one in LA walks, pretty much EVERYONE in New York walks.
Amanda S. says
Denver, CO. Mile High City!
Mery says
Guatemala City, Guatemala 🙂
Tara says
Boston!!
Cannot wait for April/Marathon!!!!
Maria says
There’s only one city where I live, not big but it’ll have to do… Reykjavik is my city 🙂
Becky says
The closest big city to Omaha,NE is Chicago.
Audra says
San Antonio, TX!
Carolyn says
Denver! At least I can always count on my Asics gear to help me look cute when I am huffing and puffing during my runs at altitude!
Kailin @ Logs and Thoughts says
Milwaukee, WI. But if that doesn’t count, Chicago 🙂 And I love my Asics. I currently have 4 pairs and could add more to the stash!
Kelsey M. says
Closest ‘big’ city. Lincoln, Nebraska!
Addie says
Born and raised in Houston, Texas!
ElizAbeth says
Toronto is a couple hours away!
Laura says
Portland, OR!
Caryn says
Chicago for me! Love it!
Rachael says
Probably Minneapolis? Minnesnowda represent!
jen says
Miami, FL!
Zana says
Detroit!
Courtney says
New York City for me!
Miranda B. says
Atlanta!
Jacqueline says
Minneapolis is 2 hours away.
Amy says
NYC or Philadelphia- About 4 hours away from both
Jennifer says
Well, I from Miami, so that’s already a big city, but in guess I’ll go with Atlanta since it’s the “closest”. I’d love to win some new gear…..it gets expensive to buy it on my own 😉
Miranda B. says
Atlanta!!
Kori says
Boston!
Tonya says
I grew up about an hour and a half south of Nashville!
Elizabeth says
I’m sandwiched right in between Chicago and Detroit.
caroleen says
Phoenix AZ!
Denise says
Born and raised in Brooklyn ,NY…….love NYC
Laura says
I grew up in Toronto, Canada!
Denise says
Los Angeles!
Jamie N. says
This is funny. I live in West Virginia, the southern part of the state. So the closest city is Charlotte, N.C. But most people wouldn’t say that is big enough. Our town is so tiny we think Charleston, W.Va., is big or Roanoke, Va. haha. 😉
Crissy says
I am closest to the Big Apple (or New York City for those who don’t live on Earth and know it’s nickname)
Debra says
I grew up in a small mining town called Bagdad (no h), AZ. The biggest city was Phoenix, AZ which is where I currently live. I didn’t stray too far from home.
maura says
Seattle!
Lisa Shaw says
I was born in Gilroy, Ca…..so I guess the closest big-ish city would be San Jose…or San Fransisco? We moved to Fresno when i was real young and stayed there till i was a teen….Fresno has enough people to.be its own state…hahaha. Then we lived in Washington closevto Seattle…..now im in Tulsa, Ok,….:)
Tiffany says
San Francisco ❤️
Atlee says
I grew up about an hour south of Saint Louis, MO
Steph says
NYC!
Jody - Fit at 56 says
Boston is the biggest city closet to where I lived BUT I was born in a hospital in Boston – just did not live there.. 🙂
Brittany says
Vancouver 🙂
Cyndi says
Cincinnati, Ohio !
Rhonda says
Austin, TX!
alycia wilson says
The closest cities to where I am originally from (small town in southern Illinois) are Indianapolis and St. Louis. I love Indy races!
Anne says
Chicago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Judith says
I was born just outside Boston, which is part of why the Boston Marathon is a race I’m hoping to run.
Terri says
Indianapolis!
becca says
My answer is sort of complicated because I grew up smack dab in the middle of PA. Both Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are about the same distance from me and considered large cities. And I really have no preference from one over the other – I have run races that I have loved in both!!
Shannon says
The closest BIG city to my hometown would be Memphis, TN!
Chamois says
CLEVELAND!!!! I’m from Chardon, OH maple syrup hometown of the world and just 30 miles east of the 216.
jillian says
NYC! About 2 hours from me 😀
Kristen says
I grew up just outside of Boston!!
Melisa says
Boston, your my home.
Paula says
I grew up in Connecticut, and I’m pretty sure none of the “cities” there count — so I guess it’s either Boston or NYC!
Alicia says
I actually live smack dab between Baltimore and DC
Meghan says
The city of runnerly or brotherly love, Philadelphia. Love it!
Dani J says
well, I grew up in the boonies of northern South Dakota. so probably Minneapolis, but that was about a 5 hour drive. so glad I’m over that. haha
Anne M. says
Indianapolis, IN!
Holley says
Is Portland Oregon big? If so, that’s my hometown!
Aimee says
Boston!!!
Valerie says
Denver, Colorado
Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says
The closest city to me is Washington D.C. I honestly hate going into it though; I’d much prefer LA!
Abby says
I live in the Detroit metro area! Detroit is definitely a hidden gem and I encourage everyone to check out it’s history and culture! Ran my first half marathon in Detroit last October which takes you across the Ambassador Bridge to Canada and then back through all of Detroit’s major sites!
Hilary says
Boston!
Jennifer Noguez says
The closest big city to me is Chicago (LOVE!)
Stan says
Vancouver, BC. It’s a beautiful place to run!
Sally Martin says
!!! I need new running shoes and I’ve been putting off buying them, trying to find them on sale… what a joke.
I grew up right outside of Richmond, VA, but apparently, most people don’t think that’s a real “city,” so I guess I’ll have to say DC! I live in DC now anyways!
Juli L says
St. Louis!
Diane says
I grew up outside of Boston
Ann Wolfe says
I grew up and STILL live in the beautfiul city of Pittsburgh, PA…I LOVE LOVE LOVE Asics and would love to win this!
Your blog rocks!!!!!
Claudia F. says
LA definitely! 🙂
Abbey says
Oh gosh. Well, I guess currently it’s Kansas City. Where I grew up, it depends on how BIG big cities have to be? Springfield, MO is about 180,000 people — so not really BIG, but definitely big when lots of the towns in the state have 0-2 stoplights in the whole town that may or may not be just flashing red…
Liela says
I am from a very small island off the coast of Maine so after the boat ride the biggest city is Portland Maine, still pretty small but after that it would be Boston!
Nicole says
Vancouver, Canada!
Jennifer says
Philadelphia!
Erin T says
I grew up in the middle of Wisconsin, so Milwaukee would be the biggest city near me. Milwaukee’s still a smaller city for some people though 🙂
Michelle says
Small town USA is where I’m from, so I’d say Pittsburgh. Still small, but giant in comparison!
Cearley Fontenot says
NOLA
Elise says
I grew up in Minneapolis/St. Paul. While some people say its not a big city, and its really not compared to NY/LA/Chicago, its got just as much going on, just with less traffic 🙂
Anne C says
Hmm. I guess Houston would be the closest to where I was born. I kind of claim New Orleans though, since that’s closest to where I spent my high school days. And since I’m an Army wife, I’ve also been close to OKC, San Fransisco, and Atlanta. All of them are great places to live or visit!
Allyson says
Chicago was the big city growing up. A great place for runs along the lake!
Dominique says
NYC! 🙂
Logan @ Mountains and Miles says
Denver! I lived about 45 minutes away. I also lived 45 minutes away from Cheyenne, but that is far from a “big city” ;). Now I live in DC, so it’s a whole other perspective!
Kristin says
The closest big city to little ole Elgin, TX is Austin! I live in Raleigh now and can’t wait to get some runs in over the holidays in the ATX!
Kate says
Seattle, an amazing city to run in!
Kayla says
Minneapolis, MN!
ellen casper says
New York City
Sage says
I live right outside Denver, CO – the mountain view is amazing!
Cindy says
Closest big city = St. Louis – make my arches happy and pick me. 🙂
Marie says
Montreal, Canada 🙂
britt says
I’m originally from a really small town.. so the closest sort of big city was Thunder Bay, ON.. but the closest actually big city would have been Toronto
Molly says
I am from a tiny town in MN so the closest real city is Minneapolis! And I love it there – they have a ton of trails and lakes to run around. Also, Asics are my favorite running shoe. They are actually the only ones that I wear!
Calais says
Well….I’m from Vermont, and the largest city in VT is Burlington.
But if we’re getting really technical it would be Montreal which is only about 2 hours from where I grew up! Love me so Asics!