🚀 go-pugleaf

For those of you who may remember, I am the "jogger with dumb questions"
and I have returned!  I have had a really hard time getting going again,
and have not been successful in my attempt to reach a program of 5-6miles
four or five times a week.  In recent months I have been fairly consistent
at 2 1/2 miles, at least three times a week, but every time I feel ready
to work on increasing that I either
a) wimp out as the lazy person I probably am at heart
b) allow grad school to interrupt my program for just long enough for me
to feel out of shape again
c) remember that it's fall, and convincing myself to go outside is a real
challenge--although jogging in the cooler temps is actually quite pleasant
At any rate, I'm not really posting to babble about habits.

Beginning in January, I will be spending 5 months in London on a research
trip.  I am seeking advice on issues pertinent to the casual jogger.

How safe is it to jog in the streets, even at dusk, dawn, evenings?  My
experience here in Philadelphia has been that even a stranger can pretty
quickly figure out a safe route.  Since I won't have much "figuring out
time" in London I would appreciate any advice.

Are there parks that are noticeable popular with joggers and/or more 
serious runners?  Again, in Philadelphia I quickly discovered an area
in the enormous Fairmount Park where there are almost always joggers in
the evening.  I found this fun and somewhat motivating.

Anything else you think a casual jogger should know would be welcome.

many thanks.  

please respond to   isler@eniac.seas.upenn.edu


rosanne adderley