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Tips to Safe Running
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Stay SAFE While Running | Running Safety Tips
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Night Running 101 | How To Run In The Dark
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Running safety (tips for running in the dark)
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Running Safety Tips
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Running Safety Tips
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Safety Hacks for Running in the DARK | Safety Tips To Run When It’s Dark
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10 Safety Tips for Running in the Dark Choose a Well-Lit Route. It might not be your favorite route to run, but the most well-lit route is your safest choice Be Visible. If you’re running in the early morning or at night, even at dusk, wear white, yellow, or orange clothes. Run With a Buddy.10 SAFETY TIPS FOR RUNNING IN THE DARK 1 Avoid loud music.
Listening to music is a great way to stay motivated, but keeping your headphones plugged in top 2 Stay visible. Wearing light coloured and hi-viz clothing is essential for running in the dark. It’s important for 3 Lights. If.
10 Safety Tips for Running in the Dark. Let someone know when and where you are running, and when you should be back. This is important even if you run during the daytime.
Someone should Carry a cell phone and identification. Choose route carefully. Be aware of your surroundings.
Run with a.10 Safety Tips for Running in the Dark. November 18, 2015 Angela. It’s that time of year again where it’s super dark in the morning and getting darker earlier and earlier in the evening.
Hello sunset at 4:18 p.m.! I know a lot of people retreat indoors.Read on for Aaptiv trainers’ top tips for staying safe while running in the dark.
Have a light handy. When you lace up for a night run, make sure that you’re following a route that is well lit. This will help you keep your eyes peeled for any other runners or vehicles around you.
11 Safety Tips for Running in the Dark. 1. Run with a partner when you can. 2. Run with a dog, preferably one that is larger than my five pound beast, Louie. 3. Ditch the headphones or wear only one earbud and keep the volume low–you want to be able to hear trouble approaching.
4. If it’s legal in.But, running in the dark requires your full attention. Stay alert and aware of your surroundings and that means (unfortunately) no headphones. 5.) Carry ID and a Cell Phone.
Carrying and ID is a good idea, in case anything happens. Obviously we hope that never happens, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.10 Tips for Trail Running in the Dark 1. Start on Easy Trails. It’s best to ease yourself into night-time running by starting off on easy trails, such as 2. Get a Bright Head Torch. A head torch is the one essential piece of kit you need for running at night and the 3. Choose a Route You Know.
Leave Your Cell Phone Behind. Some people like to run “naked” without a GPS watch or music, but when you’re running in the dark, you better have your cell phone with you! In the event of an emergency, you can use your phone to call 911. If you get lost on your route, you can call a loved one or friend to pick you up.
6 Running Safety Tips. 6 Running Safety Tips. By Lauren Hargrave; Generally speaking, yes, it is safer to run when it’s light out, as opposed to when it’s dark, but there’s something that happens to most of us during daylight—we feel invincible. And this is just as hazardous as running by.The Best Safety Tips for Running on the Roads or Trails.
Stay aware and prepared for any situation. 11 Safety Tips for Running in the Dark; Nighttime Safety Tips for Runner.5 Safety Tips for Running in the Dark.
This is a gross time of year. The days are getting so short that it feels like bedtime at 7pm. This creeping darkness makes it hard to motivate myself to run in the evenings. Worse still is the fact that I don’t see well in the dark.
I never have.15 Safety Tips For Running In The Dark. In Self Protection by Admin User March 5, 2019. Many runners are anxious to get back out on the road especially after enduring a cold winter and being forced to train on a treadmill. With Spring approaching and soon followed by warm Summer nights, it makes running at night very appealing.
If you do plan.When it the mornings and evenings are dark but you still need to fit a run into your day, what’s the best way to stay safe running in the dark? Check out some of our tips. ↓↓ Do you have any.Running in the dark can make even the most familiar routes seem different, and this will give you the peace of mind to focus on your run, rather than where you are going.
You should always let your loved ones know where you are going running, and when you will be home, so they can come looking for you if you are not back when you say you will be.
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107 comments
Well it’s 23:04 and I want to go on a walk in the dark but I’m scared but I really want to
Taking a phone is an excellent idea. Buying a good waterproof case for said phone is an even better idea. Turns out sweat can brick a phone; ask me how I know…
Do these channels really pay as well as the hard work it takes to create videos.
Will you be providing tips on how to run in windy, raining or snowy situations?
If you have to run on the road the advice of running towards oncoming traffic is sound, to a point. If you are running around a bend and the oncoming traffic might not be able to see you until they are very close to you, it would be prudent to run on the other side of the road until the bend is over. That way you will stand a much greater chance of being seen by traffic.
Here in Hawaii we run on the far left for the same reason, so you can see cars coming, cycling on the other hand goes with traffic
Since I sweat a lot, I prefer a Nathan Torchlight (flashlight) over a headlamp.
Great video!
I do have one question.
I’m 17, and my mom says that if I want to go running in our neighborhood, she has to watch me in her car. I really hate it. And NO we don’t live in a bad neighborhood either.
Is what she’s doing ok, or is she being overprotective? I would think that I should be able to go by myself, being that I’m 17, and not some 10 year old who suddenly wants to go running.
I need some help and wondered if I might find it here? When I run my neck and shoulders get extremely sore and I end up with a migraine the next day. I’m sure it’s a form issue, so I gues. I’m wondering what videos u recommend? Or if u have anybtips
Great advice. I always tell my wife where I will be running. Especially if I’m on a long run
Great video, I would say absolutely essential. I’m probably going to modify my strava settings after this:/
I have a slightly unorthodox question, semi-related to safety; how do I deal with the opening of a race? Especially if the race is on a narrow road. Is it better to start at the beginning or the end? I’ve seen a lot of people fall and injure themselves in the opening 2 minutes of big races, and it would be good to have some best practices.
This is one of the best video from you guys. Thanks for the advice, have a safe running!
Hey Coach Holly and Coach Nate. Great video and about time someone raised this issue. Strava does allow to you put a privacy zone up to 1k around any address. This used to be web based but it’s now on the app. More, settings, privacy control, privacy zones. Default is 200m radius but you can increase it.
On another running channel recently mentioned getting attacked by a dog. In the ���� you can get some K917 Dog Detterent Spray which is used by the police/ post office.
Be safe runners
I run early in the morning around 5am (when it’s still dark in my country). I wear a yellow vest.
My fear is usually a religious extremism attacking me or someone dog coming out of the gate and attacking me. I usually hear cars coming and I run opposite to them so I can see incoming car.
Yes, when we head out into the wee hours, visibility is a MUST!!!!! Thanks, coach Holly and coach Nate.
Love this video, Laura! We’ve also recently launched running alarms at noizeenoizee.com
Great tips! I’ll be sharing this with my running group. One of our ladies recently got attacked during a run
Hey Laura, I registered for the upcoming Wine and Dine in November. For some reason, I couldn’t log into my active account and provide my proof of time:(. Do you know if I can I still give an expected finish time, and how would I do that? Thank you!
Great tips! I never thought about the pony tail situation before. Also, the reminder about following your intuition is so important. I have to run alone most of the time so this video supports the strategy I rely on the most.
This is good information to have. Just the other day, I was running on s traveled path and ran past a guy walking. About 100feet later, he started running and Was coming on me. I slowed down because I had just passed a couple walkers who couldn’t still see me. He just maintained my speed. So I increased my speed taking random paths until he was no longer there. It was probably nothing, but no reason to risk it.
Great tips! I’ve never thought of buying a personal alarm, never knew something like that existed!
My favourite running safety tip take a Bobby or Max or Fluffy lol
The best 4 legged running pal will not only be great company but they naturally keep you safe.
Plus they get to keep fit and healthy too ��❤️. I use a dogs running lead which clips onto a belt and leaves my hands free whilst he is tethered to me.
Check local parks, and open air stadiums in your neighborhood. Those might be the better places than streets and trails at night. Assume pedestrian speed when approaching intersections, make eye contact with drivers before crossing, swirl behind the cars that are about to make a turn the drivers cuold be busy watching ongoing traffic.
Good topic
Thank you for making this video!!! Running can be so unsafe and we need to be more aware! ❤️❤️❤️
One of the main reasons why being retired on Jan 3d after 35 yrs, no more late runs. I have a good trail that is lighted, but bathrooms closed. So my runs will be between 9am and 5pm. And I use the heat as i do the hills. But when running after work when it grew darker then more planning as you have pointed out very well, great job again.
Careful where you put your feet, just had a wrinkled ankle due aneven ground in the dark!
If you runs and listen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST2H8FWDvEA at night at the same time
2:03 I need to show this to my brother because he doesn’t believe me that you’re supposed to run towards the traffic on the road ��
Love this video! We’ve also recently launched running alarms at noizeenoizee.com
How about a video on runners and dogs? Maybe with an expert dog trainer. I would say about 5-10% of the time on my standard runs is spent assessing whether dogs are well trained or not! The vast majority are OK but you do get the odd one now and then….
Well, you need to use also intermittent lighting braces https://www.releasedesigns.com/collections/special/products/wrist-light-bracelet-led-pedometers-flash-wristband-fitness-bracelet-light-glow-gift-night-sports-running-cycling-safety I feel more safe when i know i am clearly visible.
I’d encourage people to use some sort of rear facing light as well if running on / near roads.
As a night time cycling commuter, it’s upsetting to see how many runners don’t wear any reflectors or lights. Even with my 800 lumen headlight, I can’t see pedestrians until the last second.
When I go for a run at night, I attach my bicycle light to my finger and point it bqckwards. The elastic strap kind works wonders.
I was attacked for no reason from behind by some bloke off his head on something while running, bit of a shock as I didn’t see it coming. I’m 58, I used to be a boxer and ended up giving him some. a few cuts on my face and nearly a broken finger later I just carried on and finished my long run ha
Thank you for this video, Laura. It’s an uncomfortable topic and I think you did a great job tackling it. I especially want to thank you for the part about “you don’t have to be nice” and how that’s been engrained in us and running with confidence. Not only do I think the latter is an excellent safety tip, I also think it’s an excellent running tip in general!
Great video and reminder of things to keep in mind when running at night. I love the different perspective you get when both running early in the morning before sunrise or late at night. I especially find that I am enjoying running on winter nights as it is so peaceful and quiet. Also, as mentioned in the video, there is not as much “hustle and bustle” of cars & people at these times.
Have a look at the tracer 360 of Noxgear: led iklumination on all sides in small package. https://www.noxgear.com/tracer360 I use one the last 3 years with success (being seen by others)
I mostly trail run so always carry my running vest with me that holds a small bottle of alcohol sanitiser, plasters, a space blanket, a high calorie bar of food and my phone. A friend who I was running with tripped on a rock and fell and luckily the sanitiser and plasters were useful to clean and patch up her knee. You just never know.
Get a Runlight 250 from Kalenji. Greatest running light ever, gives you plenty of visibility and makes you a lot safer. Rather cheap too ��
it was only recently on an evening run that i tried taking a shortcut across a field. I didnt realise that the field was waterlogged until too late and ended up running in to a ditch filled with muddy water. I ended up with mud to my shins with the inertia making me fall forward covering my arms and chest with mud too. i had to remove my shoes to pour out the water. Other night runs have involved falling over an invisible dog on the beach. Dog was with his/her owner but had no sort of light or reflective collar/coat. ran across my path and i didnt see him. I have also had ninja cyclists dressed all in black with no lights cycle in to the back of me on the pavement.
btw. have you injured your neck, Heather? Your neck and shoulders seemed quite stiff when you were running with your torso trying to compensate.
I run in the dark a large portion of my training; plus I live in the boonies with lots of dirt trails/roads and no street lamps. As I started running I had a pretty bad fall and got myself a head lamp that had enough lumens to scare the birds right out of the bushes when the light pointed at them.
Yep, running on known routes, and with a head-torch for darker areas, is how I do night running! I’m lucky that there is a nice 7km running track near me:) As for music, I use bone conduction headphones, so I can always hear everything around me!!
Strava heat map is a new one on me and a great tip:-) Also bone conductor headphones are a great investment as more and more races will only allow this type of headphone now (which is a good thing). Great video as always Anna and the team:-)
I ran 3 miles last night in the dark after I got home from work had on my ‘please don’t run me over’ reflective vest and a headlamp. Being in Michigan, right now sunset is about 5:25 pm.
Sorry dudes, this is one of the the “running in the snow is great” ideas ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98mBl9d0dew). You try so hard making yourself seen and depending on where you are going you cant see infront of you either. You run with gear on which just adds to the fuss or aggravation adding more cost to what essentially should be the cheapest sport on the planet. I guess its the “perfect condition for running though” and loads will comment this post. All i say to them is, actually try it. Ive been running at night for 4 years and its just shit really(had no choice, work hours). over the last 6 months ive just stuck to town routes where the footpaths are good, all fully street lit and as much chance of being hit by cars as there are in the day (in this notion you could say theres no difference anyways) but its still shit and i wish i didnt go for a nap when i got in from work and did it then.
Dont run in the dark if at all possible. Some people i understand will have no choice so, i guess theyve already made this their natural habitat.
My anecdotal Running in dark, trying to do some hill repeats when the air temp was low. Couldnt see more than 5 ft infront of me due to the mist/fog and the specular light from the actual head torch bouncing off the fog made visibility worse. Too dark for off tho.. You have to now actually use yourt brain and say. “What benefit am i getting from this right now?” Ive tried it up to 100 times trying to find my golden hour (i honestly thought it was at night) but when i realised all my times were slower, im at my tiredest and the rub of the torch and the extra faff of the gear is too much. I tried early mnorning for a while but i just found it too cold, more damp/wet and more dog walkers in the way some of which think they own the entire canal and shout abuse for me not seeing their fucking dog.
Sorry guys theres too much stacked up against this and anyone with a level head should see the intent of this post and realise that there are other things you cn be doing rather than running about in really sub optimal conditions.
Good video! When running in the dark, my times are almost always worse as compared to when I run the same track when there is daylight.
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Great advice ��
#provizsports jacket is definitely a must Take a look at Proviz Sports (@ProvizSports) on Twitter.
I recommend #unilite headtorch as they are extremely bright Take a look at Unilite ® (@Uniliteuk) on Twitter.
Decathlon for body torches.
Don’t forget to get the bright yellow buff from #buff
Other companies such as #lightupu &
#Reveresport do amazing accessories with lights armbands,bumbags. Last thing to have is an emergency tag which a company on Twitter do really well. Called tagnix.co.uk
Take a look at Tagnix Emergency ID (@Tagnix_id) on Twitter
Where I live the biggest safety issue is bears which is fine this time of year. In the bear “season” I take bear spray (mace) and a really smart dog called Poppy. So far all of our encounters have been very respectful and amazing.
All very good tips. I will say that the one tip I was very pleased to see regarded running with headphones. It is definitely the one thing I witness everytime I run on public grounds. I’m always concerned when I see this. I think too often people using headphones aren’t aware of their surroundings; which causes issues for both themselves and others.
When crossing roads, especially busy ones and even more so in group, use accepted crossing points where they exist and walk. As children we’re taught to always walk (do you remember?), but I see so many, runner and non runners even mothers with children dragging children as they run across roads. By walking you obviously reduce the trip potential, but most imporantly you are governing the driver’s expectation, if you are running the driver will adjust their speed to miss you at your running speed, walking also makes it easier to look and catch the eye of the driver to better anticipate the reaction (and take avoiding action if necessary). But it needs to become an automatic habit at all times. In groups its that deperate runner at the back who s likely to be hit, unnoticed by the approching driver!
I have park run I’d secured to my shoe laces and just in case of emergency i use https://what3words.com a handy location app used by the emergency services ����
I understand headlamps in the middle of nowhere, but some people wear super bright ones in the city (where it never actually gets pitch black). the oncoming lights (like those of cars) blind me and I have more trouble seeing the ground because of the bright lights. Without it, my eyes adjust and it’s perfect. One person’s safety can be another person’s hazard.
if a guy won’t leave you alone just yell very loudly “No, I don’t want to see your micropenis!” if other people are nearby…or carry a small pocket knife.
Perfect timing as I just picked up a Karrimor yellow running jacket and led blinking light. Excellent tips����
Great video. I just came in from a walk and every time I passed a woman w/headphones on I just wanted to shake her. Aside from any nefarious situations, they can’t hear cyclists coming up on them either.
A tip for not slipping over on a Parkrun. When I did Didcot parkrun there were three laps of a field that was quite wet to start with. After a hairy incident on the third lap, by which time it had got pretty churned up, I learnt that it’s best to aim for the green bits rather than the brown bits! (There were many more runners than usual as my normal parkrun at Abingdon got cancelled due to flooding, so quite a few refugees from Abingdon were there. 380 runners stampeding round a field that was quite muddy at the start really took its toll!). Steer clear of the brown and aim for the green!
You touched on women’s runners.I think for women they should not be running along.
Running outside alone? I carry a stick. Not just for harassment, but some ppl have animals off leash when they are not supposed to and I have had an aggressive dog try to bite me.
Anna. Love your poise on camera, number one. Second, I thought this video is a good reminder of how to stay safe. The format was great, listening to multiple people giving tips was great. Huge fan of your channel
I love running in the dark, especially before sunrise. I saw my first falling star.
Running on the dark, I make sure to wear all my reflective gear and headlamps/headlights. But, I would love a neon running jacket as well like what was wore in the video.
Watch how public you make your Strava runs. Use the feature that hides the first half a mile or so from your house. I had a stranger from Parkrun like and comment on months worth of runs. Then at Parkrun mention he knows I run around such and such place.
Quite creepy, I deleted my Strava account and only use Garmin connect on private now. And hide in the crowd when I see him at Parkrun!
Just a thought, I run in parks sometimes, now and again a dog will come running after me, some have nipped my legs. Is it best to stop and confront it or just keep running and hope it goes away?
I swear by my aftershockz headphones. I love listening to music but I feel much safer with these headphones because I can hear my surroundings (cars, animals in the bush, bicyclists coming from behind, etc)
Agree with your closing comments, however, there are places in town I avoid if running at night. Sometimes I carry pepper spray in case a dog bothers me.
When running in a group try to call out obstacles for those running behind you.
I actually was a little hesitant to run at night until I watched this video
Thanks so much for this video. I know I get off in my own little world while running and not pay attention to what’s around me I need to more vigilant. Thanks for the reminder and tips.
I have some basic info and contact number on my homescreen on my phone.
My running rule for myself is to always look while crossing the road. I got hit by a car recently so yeah I promised myself I would.
Bone conduction headphones are a great shout, glad they got a mention.
All good advice. Headtorch, hi-vis clothing and basic common sense are all that is needed.
Harassment unfortunately happens every so often to both men & women. It’s happen 2 or 3 times to me in 4.5 years so although unpleasant, it is very rare.
My advice is to just ignore it and carry on running, rather than making a confrontation. You’ll soon be away from them and it’ll all be forgotten.
Here’s my safety tip: When ever I go out running, I always wear my parkrun barcode wrist strap, even when not parkrunning. The reason is, it has my emergency contact phone number, and important medical details on. I wear it, even if going on a group run, just in case I become incapacitated.
Are you all living in violent communities???
Regarding running in the dark. You can see a lot more, than you think!
And remember: Its the traffic comming from behind, that is a danger. So use a red light on your back.
Here in the Pyrénées the big danger in the winter is big game hunters. There are some of my favorite trails that i do not use because it simply is too dangerous. There are lethal “accidents” every single winter. Some of those people are very trigger happy so i prefer to play it safe than risking a bullet!
All good stuff. As runners we should all take responsibility to be aware of situations where we can assist our sister runners however we can so we may all have fun and be safe. Also I have tried a headlight and it bounces so much it drives me crazy. Would love a suggestion about a particular light others have tried and loved.
Definitely take your phone. I slipped and broke my leg out on some country lanes about 6 years ago. I could call the ambulance and use the maps app to direct them.
On my iPhone I have set up my medical ID which has my emergency contact details on it. My Apple Watch also knows when I fall. When I do it asks me if I’m ok and will call for an ambulance if I don’t respond, giving them my location. This really helped a cyclist a few months ago that was reported in the news. https://www.idropnews.com/news/apple-watch-fall-detection-sends-paramedics-in-just-minutes-after-cyclist-gets-hit-by-car/126765/
wow, great tip for women… “lets face it, it shouldnt happen”… thanks. great tip.
Road ID has a great app for family to see where you are plus other safety features. I switched to an Apple Watch with cell service for running. It has a feature where you push a button three times and it makes an emergency call plus sends your location.
I make sure to run with a Road ID attached to my Garmin watch, so if anything happens tragically…the person who finds me, knows my emergency contacts….and a little bit about me medically. Same idea as Neil Hart.
I mostly run on the sidewalk next to busy street. I started sending my live location through whatsapp to my wife and got a running lamp, led vest, reflective clothes and bone conducting headphones so it’s easier to listen for cars, bikes, buses, etc.
I would just like to add that if you’re a man out running in the dark be respectful when running up to a lady that is walking in a quiet area on her own, I ran into the cemetery once to visit my mother’s grave at the end of a short Run and it was getting dark, I ran up behind not thinking, she was walking a small dog and possibly had headphones on, she turned around and was totally spooked, I apologised but felt really bad afterwards, I should have been a lot more respectful ��
Dog attack is my biggest worry! Twice I have been bitten. Any tips please?
Take some money with you! A tenner weighs nothing, you can slip it into a glove or pocket, and it can get you (depending on what crops up on your run) coffee, medication or even a taxi home.
I would like to share that wearing reflectors does not really make it safer when running in/with traffic. Neither do the led-illuminated reflectors. It merely makes you visible at the very last moment a vehicle or cyclist can react to avoid a collision. Traffic expects to see head and tail lights. When you are in between, your reflectors and feint lights are ignored. Also, a driver first sees a silhouette before realising there is someone else too, supported by the reflectors and other feint lights.
Wear lights that are as bright as the traffic you are running in.
I feel this one. On one night run, I was not running without a headlamp. I thought it would be okay, because I was very familiar with the route, and it was for the most part well lit, except for a small bit of trail that passed through a stand of trees. Well, it was in this stand of trees I was not really paying attention and my right foot slid off the edge of the path and I went down like a ton of bricks. The result was a grade three ankle sprain, with an avulsion fracture, and a broken bone in my foot for good measure. Though fortunately I did not need surgery, I was in a walking boot for three months, and an ankle brace for six more. I now take a headlamp out with me when I run at night.
2:10 Don’t forget the runner (and the cyclist) also have the responsibility of paying attention to traffic as well when in the street.
I have been running during nigh about 80% of the year. I find it more calm and refreshing. This however has a very bad effect on my day-time races. I feel like running in the daylight is more exhausting.:(
I met a snake on my morning run last week… �� he was huge.. luckily I had my head torch
I have used Garmin to notify people I’m out running and when I’m back. Be safe everyone
Anna, Can you do a video on your recovery after you Island adventurer?
the running channel been running for years and you only
now tell me to stay safe your lucky I haven’t been in a serious accident yet.
My only comment here is when Leanne said run in reflective kit at night shes only in fluorescent day glow ( watch how she disappears all of a sudden) there is a major differance between bright day glow yellow fluorescent material and proper reflective material.
Anna, thank you so much for not telling us female runners not to run alone or stay on busy roads and not run on trails unless in a group! Of course using common sense is always wise, but you are so right we should not have to alter our lives in order to not be harassed!
Good tips and good video. I’m lucky and can run cross country adjacent to my house, and there’s nothing better than getting seriously muddy. I have tripped on several occasions which is tricky when in the middle of nowhere so I have my mobile on me and use the Location Sharing in Google Maps so that I can be found…
This is all great advice. The elephant in the room however is; how do I apply for a job as a mischief-maker?
Tell someone the route you’ll be going, take a phone, watch for snakes, crocs & other dangerous wildlife
I like to run on early mornings like 5 to 6 AM because there is no traffic, air is very fresh and it’s a great boost for whole day.
Garmin Livetrack and Strava Beacon ���� Used them on winter runs
Not gonna lie…looks pretty funny to see you guys run without being able to see your legs!
Good advice there. As a registered SSI/blind runner I would suggest sticking to known parks and tracks and letting people know where you are going.
My training consists of running round in ever-repeating loops but that is so much better than not running at all.
Have you noticed how so many running events on the road go anti-clockwise on the left? When there’s loads of people you end up running behind cars that are trying to get past.
I like to run but i cant on morocco..is not very safe for a woman
From a distance, it”s hard to know what you are seeing when peeps are dressed as these. Better to wear white upper and bottoms. Better yet, have reflective bands around ankles, wrists and torso at a minimum. Some sort of white cap, with reflective tape, adds to a driver’s ability to recognize what’s ahead. It’s better to be seen, rather than run over and stylish.
HAHAHAH I GOT 19:33 IN PARKRUN. I USED TIPS FROM OLD VIDEO AND BEAT MY PB BY 20 SECONDS. THANK YOU ANNA.
Running against traffic isn’t always the safest. I run on a few sections of road where when traveling north bound the nature of the hills and the curves mean that traveling on the south bound side causes dangerous conditions where neither you or the car will see each other from a distance. In this case it is much safer to run with traffic. The cars approaching from the rear will see you from a much farther distance and provided you aren’t listening to load music, you can generally always hear the approaching car. So, some of these rules aren’t hard and fast. The biggest thing is use your best and safest judgement while out on the roads.
so the snow is not letting up but I did go for a run anyway just to deal with the stress of being stuck at home doing nothing, 12 miles and walking back i slipped on the ice an hit my head of now my balance is slightly off