It's that time of year when it gets dark by 5pm.  As an "post-work runner", this means that it's back to running in the dark.  And the rain.  And the cold.  Ugh.

My adaptations: 1) I stick with the same path so I know what to expect on each block and at every intersection; 2) I try to wear clothes that are light colored; and 3) I assume that cars can't see me.  My bad habits: 1) I wear my iPod; and 2) I refuse to wear blinkies.

I'm wondering how the rest of you post-work runners adapt.  Do you dig out the blinkies?  Do you join a gym?  Do you become a morning person?  Or do you just stick with your same routine?

For your runners and wannabe journalism types, here's a fun route for you to try on Election Day. Hits most of the Capitol Hill-area polling locations. 5.1 miles. Run for the White House!

A) St. Joe's 732 18th Ave E

B) Trinity Lutheran 1200 10th Ave E

C) Lowell 1058 Mercer

D) Harvard Court 610 Harvard Ave E

E) Seattle Central 1701 Broadway

F) Denny Terrace, 100 Melrose Ave E

G) First Covenant Church 400 E Pike St

H) TT Minor School 1700 E Union St

I) Mount Zion 1634 19th Ave E.

J) Meany Middle School 301 21st Ave E

K) St. Joe's 732 18th Ave E