If you can't find the right spot for you to run, never to fear: Good spots are in places around you. Here are some notable areas:
The Gym: Although it sometimes can be costly and tight in space, some gyms are very good spots to have a run, and with the advantage of just the right temperature. Plus, some gyms even have indoor tracks.
The Track: Found generally around high schools, tracks have a wide enough path and are good for when you want to measure your distance. However, running in circles may soon become a bore.
Trails: Like noted in earlier blog posts, trails have the advantage of beautiful scenery, a pleasure easily noticed while running. Basically the only disadvantage here is the weather, which also happens on a track.
The Block: Sometimes you may want to run right in your own neighborhood. An advantage over trails here is that you most likely know this area by heart, and so there's no way to get lost. Also, you can check how much you've run by cruising around the block with your car.
Hopefully one of these areas suits you and your running style. Good luck!
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Interesting comments. You mention knowing how far you've run but this is easier to work out than you seem to realise. Google maps has a facility to measure distances. This is very easy if you are running on roads and can be done when you are running trails, depending on the quality of the satellite images for the area where you are running. For me the main benefit of running on a track, or a treadmill in the gym, is being able to do intervals over set distances.
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