When I first moved back to Houston from New York City six years ago, I was thrilled to see that my new office building was equipped with a gym and a locker room with showers. Since I also lived just a few miles away, I could finally try something I had been dreaming about as a morning exerciser for years: run commuting. I went on to run to and from work for five years during three different jobs at offices all less than 4 miles from my home.
I know, the mini-luxury of a run commute is not feasible for everyone, and it's not an everyday thing (especially when the weather is bad or when you need to haul your laptop or work documents home). But if you are considering it—if you, too, have dreams of a car-free, no-traffic, no-delayed-trains commute—then here are my top five tips to help you turn your travel to and from work into a workout.