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Thanks both for the good advice. I may try to find a grass route--though there's not a lot of options here. There is one median that is pretty popular, but the cross traffic, street lights, and street cars will be very annoying. But I guess it may be worth it.

I'll just mention that when I was in a lot better running shape, I was very light on me feet. My stride was pretty much silent. But I guess the fact will remain that I weigh over 200 pounds and won't ever be all that good a runner. So the flats may or may not be something to consider in the future, or maybe not even then. At present I definitely have some plod, due to lower fitness and leg strength.

And when I get to the point where I'm actually running a fair amount, I'll search around in here for more on making a weekly plan.


Thanks again. Time to go to the running store in the burbs.