Now that the days are warmer and longer, it's a great time to take your runs outdoors. Be sure to always keep your safety in mind when running this Spring, especially when you're running alongside vehicles. Check out a few tips for running on the street or sidewalk:
- Run with a buddy.
- If you'll be running alone, make sure someone else knows that you're running along with your route and estimated duration.
- If possible, try to run in familiar areas without a lot of vehicle traffic.
- Wear sunscreen.
- Before crossing streets in front of cars, make sure it's fully stopped and make eye contact with the driver to ensure they see you.
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I can't stress enough that you NEED to watch for cars when you are out running because most people don't watch out for you. Once when I was out running, I ran in front of a car that was waiting to exit a drive thru. She totally didn't see me and decided to pull out into the street just as I was moving in front of her. She ran over my foot and I LUCKILY escaped without getting hurt too badly. So yeah, always watch for cars!