t may seem redundant to write an article about running in the dark. You’d think every runner knows that it is a good idea to wear reflective clothing and / or to provide lighting. Unfortunately, the opposite is true. I see too often ghost runners whizzing past in the evenings. In addition, I regularly hear around me the last time someone had almost a runner on his hood because “ghost runners without lights, with music, just cross the road. Time to shake these runners is equally awake. That is why I put some tips at a glance which at night running is a lot safer. Hopefully you here not begin to wait, because you’re evening off well prepared. If this is not the case, I hope you have some of the tips.
- Think of reflective material on your clothes and / or your shoes
- Shine a light! The shops are now full of small lights that you can attach it easy on your clothes.
- Try to walk on lighted sidewalks and bike paths
- Are there any in your area little or no lit roads? Then run in the opposite direction, so that other road users can see you.
- Please itself well to the traffic around you. You can never guess that others see you.
- Try to run routes which you already know. That way, you are prepared for example, potholes, hills and other obstacles. This prevents injuries and other woes. A safety vest is needed.
- Do not go to places where running ever comes. Then you are not appointed by yourself anyway if something is going on.
- Let us know at least one person around you that you’re on the road.
- Give your iPod a night of rest, so you can hear at least what is happening around you. That will save you unpleasant surprises.
10. Bring something on which his name and address. So you easily identify if needed.