We've really been focusing on safety while working out, and user econinsf had a great product suggestion that I wanted to share with everyone. "For less than 10 bucks there are tons of blinky lights on the market that you can attach anywhere on your body. I put one on my hat and one on my shoe. Twenty bucks isn't much to avoid getting hit by a car. Cat Eye makes a great one and so does Planet Read more

Yesterday my husband and I were out the door, ready and excited for a run after work, only to find out that the fog had suddenly rolled in. Ah, the joys of living in San Francisco. My husband was bound and determined to run, but I put my foot down — it was just too foggy. Cars hardly see us as it is in the dark (or daylight for that matter), let alone with the addition of heavy fog. This got Read more

I recently polled you guys about skipping workouts due to not feeling safe and after looking at all your responses, I wanted to make sure to share a few safety tips that I use while exercising outside. It's always good to be prepared for the worst just in case something happens to you while you're working out outdoors. A good idea is to make sure you have your emergency contact information with Read more

I recently polled you guys about skipping workouts due to not feeling safe, and I've been giving you all sorts of tips on how to make your outdoor exercises safe. User nikodarling shared her own great safety tip that I wanted to make sure everyone saw: "Ladies - if you do go out running or walking at night, or even during the day I hope you will take a self defense course. I took one when I was Read more

I recently polled you guys about skipping workouts due to not feeling safe, and a few of you mentioned being worried about being attacked. Again, this is not meant to be scary, but just as a way to keep everyone safe and informed about the ways to protect yourself while exercising outside. One idea is to get a personal alarm to carry with you while jogging. There are many options out there, but Read more

I recently polled you guys about skipping workouts due to not feeling safe, and a few of you mentioned being worried about getting hit by a car. Motorists can be distracted and forget to pay attention for people crossing the street as well as other vehicles. So one thing that I do when I am jogging around my neighborhood is to always (always, always) make eye contact with the motorist before Read more

I recently polled you guys about skipping workouts due to not feeling safe and a few of you mentioned you didn't feel safe because of dogs in your neighborhood. I know the feeling: I've encountered a few dogs I didn't know while jogging, and it can be an uneasy experience. With this in mind I've channeled my inner dog whisperer and consulted with AnimalShelter.org on what to do when approached Read more

I recently polled you guys about skipping workouts due to not feeling safe, and a few of you mentioned being worried that someone would attack you. I know it's a scary topic, but I want you to be safe, so it can't go unmentioned. One way to avoid danger is by switching up your routes as well as the time you run. If you're always changing things around, those who you don't want to know exactly Read more