Before you run a path, scout it out by actually walking it; you may miss things if you are running or biking. This may take a while so prepare accordingly.
You want to see if there are any places where you can be ambushed, especially if you run alone a lot and there are few runners on the path. This also means that you want to be able to see a distance ahead regardless of where you are on the path.
Also consider the possibilities of heat exhaustion. You want a path with lots of shade, reasonably frequent water, and a decent breeze.
The ideal path is anything but flat. You want to see lots of up and down elevations, as well as some decent scenery. Basically, you want to be able to enjoy the path and a flat path in the plains is always a bad idea.
Do not run a path if you are not comfortable with it either physically or mentally. Your health and safety are the primary concern, and if you aren't comfortable either could be compromised.
You want to see if there are any places where you can be ambushed, especially if you run alone a lot and there are few runners on the path. This also means that you want to be able to see a distance ahead regardless of where you are on the path.
Also consider the possibilities of heat exhaustion. You want a path with lots of shade, reasonably frequent water, and a decent breeze.
The ideal path is anything but flat. You want to see lots of up and down elevations, as well as some decent scenery. Basically, you want to be able to enjoy the path and a flat path in the plains is always a bad idea.
Do not run a path if you are not comfortable with it either physically or mentally. Your health and safety are the primary concern, and if you aren't comfortable either could be compromised.
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