When you are planning your running route avoid including restaurants, mini-marts, and food carts if at all possible. You don't want to be tempted by more calories than you just burned off.
If you are forced to use a street with a number of eating establishments do so in the early morning before they open. Same distance, less temptation.
Another temptation to use such a street is because of the perception that it's safer (eateries increase foot traffic, which also increases the chance of getting help in an emergency). For runners, loneliness is actually better as it hard to run through a crowd, and the possibility of injuries also increases.
If you're going to visit a farmer's market, don't combine with an exercise run. It's always a bad idea for exactly the same reasons as an eatery in your path.
If you are running, don't shop, even if you are picking up something for later. It creates its own injury risk (it may cause balance issues, especially if you trip). You may also grab something heavier (in weight or calorie) than may actually be good for you.
If you are forced to use a street with a number of eating establishments do so in the early morning before they open. Same distance, less temptation.
Another temptation to use such a street is because of the perception that it's safer (eateries increase foot traffic, which also increases the chance of getting help in an emergency). For runners, loneliness is actually better as it hard to run through a crowd, and the possibility of injuries also increases.
If you're going to visit a farmer's market, don't combine with an exercise run. It's always a bad idea for exactly the same reasons as an eatery in your path.
If you are running, don't shop, even if you are picking up something for later. It creates its own injury risk (it may cause balance issues, especially if you trip). You may also grab something heavier (in weight or calorie) than may actually be good for you.
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