Urban running has never been for the faint-hearted. It’s an activity that involves the cat-like reflexes of a puma, the lungs of a Kenyan, and the legs of any sort of mammal that has more than just two. Put those intimidating facts aside and you've got a beautiful sport, done anywhere, at any time, with friends or alone and with nothing more than your worn-out Nikes and a Spotify account.

Here's what you need to watch out for when taking to the streets of any major city to pound some pavement: