But this one is very likely really one of the reasons.

Because it is oriented between two rivers that are fairly parallel to the not-exactly-north-south roads

I’m usually running with friends, so you running becomes secondary, with sometimes doing a bit of a focus for it for a few minutes for an interval or special foot training. I struggled a long time with running for myself, but I just need to set myself a route goal and then keep my pace in view on my watch, otherwise I go way to fast for longer distances.

I think water-wise are LA and especially Phoenix much worse than Vegas.