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Question of the Week

Aug 31, 2026

Would you rather run the same loop daily or explore a new route every time?

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1mo

It's clear that exploring new routes is more interesting, but running in a 600-meter loop with 10 m elevation gains for distances up to 21.1 km over 4 months, mostly in winter, is a great way to track progress.

1mo

I run the same routes. It's nice to see the progress of my training.

1mo

Explore a new route

1mo

Explore a new route every day

1mo

Always explore if I have this option

1mo

Well, in my daily life, I more or less always have the same route, I like to make a few variations but overall it's the same. It also allows me to compare my runs, to see the progress on the same route...

1mo

Explore. Doing the same thing day in and out is boring. How can we expand our knowledge that way?

1mo

I like to know what I’m getting into, so I’d have to go with the same loop.

1mo

There's a saying that those who leave the old road and take the new one know what they leave behind but don't know what they find 😁. However, it's also said that those who don't take risks don't gain anything 😁 changing and exploring every now and then is good for you.

1mo

I obviously prefer to explore, but it's not always possible.

1mo

Explore new paths but keep reference loops.

1mo

It depends on the training. If I want to do intervals then I will do them on the track, but if I want to do an easy run I will choose other running routes.

1mo

New routes

1mo

I’m in Australia and same thing, the heat beats me down each time. 😭😭😭 I now prefer to run outdoors before sunrise! Don’t know if that is an option for you. Good luck with your training!

1mo

Nose

1mo

Change the road every time. The usual routine extinguishes curiosity, in the legs as in life.

1mo

Clearly, the new thing is good.

1mo

I’d love to say discovering, but… according to my nikee runners app I run always the same few routes.

1mo

As I grow older, following the same route and tracking tiny changes everyday is returning incredible satisfaction but sure exploration wins in a generic argument!

1mo

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