Things You'll Need:
- Sturdy shoes
- Water
- Maps
- Running buddies
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Step 1
Look for a poor area of town. The reason is a lot of people there don't rely on cars to get around. They use their feet. Chances are people have created paths through fields and small glades that connect shopping centers to nearby residential areas. These trails can be pretty elaborate and include man made bridges over creeks.
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Step 2
Look for abandoned railroad lines. These are generally straight and go on for miles. Even if the line is abandoned, the former rail companies were good about creating a wide berth for the tracks. That gives you plenty of room to run.
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Step 3
Follow the utility companies. Electric and water companies often have to cut trails into forested areas for service routes. These are great trails to run because they are usually cleared of all debris and stumps.
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Step 4
Check out landfills. Yes, check out landfills. Many landfills are fairly open spaces and green. The mountains of trash are covered by grass and make great challenges on your calves.
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Step 5
All rivers run, but some of them can be run by people. A lot of times, there are natural trails created by animals along the sides of rivers.
