High school tracks, city streets and mountain trails all have their appeal, but many scenery runners find something extra special about running near water. The salt in the air may have something to do with it.

Since I started running about 12 years ago when my son was a baby, I’ve become a scenery junkie – the destination tantamount to the workout. The “drug” of running comes mostly in the form of endorphins, but fresh visuals give an added boost, breathing new life into a run to make the miles…