In a series of photos showcasing “Olympic Training Towns,” Sports Illustrated gives us a few of pretty spectacular, running-related images:  The Churchville, NY facility used by Jen Stuczynski…

…a pair of Olympic hopefuls, and one guy with a punched ticket…

…and, the money shot: Mammoth Lakes, California.

Apologies for following one link-heavy post with another, but whoo-wee Mammoth Lakes looks nice.  Note the ability to pass on the tights and just go with shorts.