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* The [[Academic Oval]] is shared with bikers and pedestrians. Watch out for speeding bikes and runners. | * The [[Academic Oval]] is shared with bikers and pedestrians. Watch out for speeding bikes and runners. | ||
* The Academic Oval is closed on Sundays and special occasions, and many non-UP people use it. It may not be a good idea to practice for your 100-m dash competition then on the Academic Oval. | * The Academic Oval is closed on Sundays and special occasions, and many non-UP people use it. It may not be a good idea to practice for your 100-m dash competition then on the Academic Oval. | ||
==Brisk Walking== | |||
* Brisk walking means walking at a pace sufficient to raise your heart rate for cardiovascular endurance. The Academic Oval is the best track on campus for brisk walking. | |||
==Running and Jogging== | |||
* For running that requires a variety of inclines, you may consider the fastest roads on campus (North and Northeast of the Academic Oval). | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* It may not be appropriate to stop runners just so you can ask for directions on campus. | * It may not be appropriate to stop runners just so you can ask for directions on campus. | ||
Revision as of 07:34, 9 March 2009
The University of the Philippines Diliman Campus is one of the best places in Metro Manila for running, jogging, walking and other leisurely activities. These activities are congenial to the life of the mind. It is important that certain practices are observed for the campus to remain a haven for a healthy lifestyle.
- Don't spit on the road. Your saliva is a public health hazard to joggers, runners, walkers.
- Dispose of your water bottles properly.
- The Academic Oval is shared with bikers and pedestrians. Watch out for speeding bikes and runners.
- The Academic Oval is closed on Sundays and special occasions, and many non-UP people use it. It may not be a good idea to practice for your 100-m dash competition then on the Academic Oval.
Brisk Walking
- Brisk walking means walking at a pace sufficient to raise your heart rate for cardiovascular endurance. The Academic Oval is the best track on campus for brisk walking.
Running and Jogging
- For running that requires a variety of inclines, you may consider the fastest roads on campus (North and Northeast of the Academic Oval).
Notes
- It may not be appropriate to stop runners just so you can ask for directions on campus.