But unless you get permission ahead of time from a resident, you probably won't get past the security guards or the dogs at the enclaves' gates. On first impression, the Indian capital is no jogger's delight, with no sidewalks, lots of smog, and roads choked by buses, mopeds, rickshaws, nonchalant cows and hand-pulled trolleys. Moghul monuments and is just a stone's throw from the Taj Mahal and Oberoi, two of the city's preferred business hotels. Plus it's safe to run with a Walkman. Lodi is especially busy in the early mornings and early evenings, when fitness freaks take brisk walks on the asphalt paths or go on strolls through the manicured gardens.
Joggers usually take the two-kilometer dirt path, which swings around several medieval tombs.
Steer clear of the public toilets and trees infested with raucous birds to avoid unappealing odors and droppings. Tokyo Jogging may not be as popular as golf in these parts, but it has its adepts. Last year, one out of every five Japanese jogged at least once, and more than half of the participants in the 1998 Honolulu marathon hailed from Japan. The full circuit is about 5.3 kilometers, and it's dotted with several pleasant sights, including the palace moat, a double-arched bridge and Japanese gates. Go in the early morning, when the air is still fresh and cool, and don't jaywalk to avoid danger and the disapproval of police officers.