I live right by the lake, so I am in the perfect place to go on a daily jog. The feel of the cool air, the bright sun, and the long quiet jogging path make it an ideal location for any exercise you care to name. I follow the same route since it is easy to track my journey and figure out how far I have gone in a day versus the previous day.
As I learned though, it's a whole different story at night. Usually, I jog during the day or at the latest dusk. One fine day my only chance was to go at night, and it was a totally different experience. Even though the path is bordered by a large park, there are NO lights along the way or along the path! As in, next to none the whole length. I should mention, it runs parallel to a busy road which does have street lights, but they are on the opposing side of the path. It makes for an exhilarating and slightly frightening journey, as I couldn't see the ground in front of me or obstacles. I nearly hit several branches on the way, too.
This isn't to say I didn't like it, but simply that it was unexpected. I would definitely go again. It's fun to experience the familiar in unfamiliar ways!
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