Working out on the road is tough. Being in a new city you may not know your way around or if where you are running is a safe area. Anytime we get to settle down in a city longer than 3 or 4 days we tend to get back on our workout routine. Especially in a city like Chiang Mai which is safe and easy to navigate. Here is my morning running route in Chiang Mai.
Like I said, simple. The only negative about this run is that if you wait too late in the morning you will be breathing in a lot of exhaust fumes from the busier streets. Another motivation to get out early is the heat is much more forgiving the earlier you get out. Follow the moat around, and make sure to know the road you started on so you can get back easily.
Happy Running!
we’re going to Chiang Mai this October and I’m planning to do some running. How long is the route you posted here?
If you start in the center of the old city, and run all the way around and back its about 7.6km.
Hi, I’m going to Chiang Mai in 2 days and will be staying at a hotel 2 mins away from the Thapae Gate. May I know if I should run inside or outside the city following the square of the city? How early would you recommend to start in the morning?