Autumn is upon us. It was a lovely evening to get out, stretch your legs, and run the week away as mild temperatures, low humidity and soft winds made the miles pass quickly. 🍁This time of year, you'd do well to wear your brights and lights on late afternoon runs. I switched from sunglasses to my headlamp (for visibility) in the space of an hour. 🍂 Traffic was heavy on Highway 127. Watch your footing for the first couple miles north of 140. The shoulders are dodgy. Oddly enough, the asphalt is in better condition further north. The shoulders are broad and flat, so this route is easier on the knees than most county roads. That said, you've got to be vigilant for fast moving traffic crowding the sidelines. Proceed with caution. 🌽 Farmers are bringing in the harvest, so be prepared to run through soybean and corn dust on the rural routes and watch for vehicles on field access roads. That's your run report for the final weekend of September 2018. ☀️Sunday promises to be just as beautiful--so no excuses. Lace up, head out, and be safe out there! #runreport #ruralroute #ruralrouterunner #rural #runner #runnersofinstagram #runnerscommunity #sunset #powerlines #brooksrunning #skylight #sunrays #11mile #11milerun (at Greenville, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoVjmXOHtFO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ibhiav8m2xe3