I had tried running over the years, mostly on treadmills, and never really done more than six miles: I decided I far preferred weightlifting (and sports). Wh

I had tried running over the years, mostly on treadmills, and never really done more than six miles: I decided I far preferred weightlifting (and sports). When I left my job and was gymless for a short period, I started running along the water in San Francisco after not having run for several years. Within two weeks, I was doing about ten miles. It's really hard to overestimate how much easier and more pleasant beautiful surroundings make walking and running. (Temperate weather 365 days a year doesn't hurt either).