Here's How Outdoor Experts Make The Most Of Autumn Running

<div><img src="https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/68e50c8c140000db0f5c70e9.jpg?ops=scalefit_630_noupscale" alt="Running in autumn" data-caption="Running in autumn" data-credit-link-back="" data-credit="Emma Simpson via Unsplash" />Running in autumn</div><div class="content-list-component text"><p>I’ve always maintained that <a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/autumn-best-sport_uk_66e43b22e4b04d6088118378">autumn is the best time to get running</a>.</p><p>That’s not just because the weather is close to perfect for joggers, but it’s also a great way to keep up with both exercise and <a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/how-to-stop-wakking-up-middle-of-night_uk_68de499ce4b061482223ed61">sunlight exposure</a> at a time when <a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/september-slump-explained_uk_66eae050e4b00b7ce2594fc3">both dip</a> for many. </p><p>I’m not alone. Sam Chadwick, author and outdoor enthusiast at <a href="https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GO Outdoors</a>, said: “Autumn running is about embracing the crisp air, the golden views and the sense of achievement when you head back home, warmed up from the inside out.</p><p dir="ltr">“And beyond fitness, getting outdoors has another bonus: natural daylight helps boost your <a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/nhs-vitamin-advice-winter_uk_66deb37ce4b05e7aac7c431a">vitamin D levels</a>, which support energy, mood, and muscle health.” </p><p dir="ltr">But, he conceded, the season demands some changes to your regular routine – especially if you’re taking to the trail rather than the treadmill. </p><p dir="ltr">Here are his four rules t