Safe Running Tips
Running Tips to help keep you safe
- Try to get a running partner or 2. There is safety in numbers.
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- Leave word with someone where you plan to run and when you expect to return.
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- Carry some id.
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- Avoid unpopulated areas, deserted streets, and lonely trails, especially avoiding unlighted areas at night.
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- Vary the route and the time of day that you run.
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- Run against traffic.
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- Be especially vigilant at intersections. DO NOT assume the car will stop for you!, even if you are in the crosswalk.
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- If you are running after dark or before sunrise, wear reflective clothing and use a headlamp.
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- If you wear headphones, leave one out so you are aware of your surroundings.
