Glad he didn't just run!
We let our cat out with us in the morning when we have coffee on the front deck. She wanders around with us, checking all the plants. But, most importantly, she has learned where to run towards when she is scared (the door is wedged open a sliver and she can push her way back into the house).
It's great, because it means she doesn't run if she gets out accidentally.
Munch munch munch