7andfive, thanks for your reply. I'm new to the area and, so far, I've only been running on the treadmill at a gym nearby. I haven't picked an outdoor route yet and I'm open to suggestions. I know running on the sidewalks along busy streets will be difficult during most of the day, so I'll pick a route along side streets and in and around parks near Barrio Norte and Palermo. Have you found any outdoor routes you like? I would be fine with letting you set the pace. Right now, I'd just like to get to know other runners, so the pace isn't as important.