2024 Author: Steven Freeman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 08:15
This article was originally published on Health.com.
There are many reasons to take up running. It can be a great way to stay in shape, boost your mood and even commute to and from work. There's also research to suggest that taking it outdoors can improve your mental health. But if you prefer to sweat it alone, there are some important steps you can take to stay safe on your solo run.
We know music can make runs feel easier, but don't get so caught up in Beyoncé's beats that you lose track of your surroundings. “Keep one of your headphones in your ear and let the other one dangle,” suggests Dan Kruy, a martial artist and trainer at Chelsea Piers in Stamford, Connecticut, who teaches runner's safety and self-defense classes for women. "That way, you're more aware of what's going on around you."
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Running in the dark? Wear something reflective. A flashing light or headlamp, like the Nathan Neutron Fire (, can keep you visible and illuminate stumbling blocks in your path.
Download a safety app, like RunSafe (, comes with a free safety whistle that you can blow to attract attention when you need it.
The Road ID reflective Wrist ID Sport wristband (and Shoe ID strap (keep contact information on hand in case of emergency.
This article originally appeared on Health.com
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