I have recently discovered a desire to run. I have NEVER been a runner, mostly because my knees are bad and asthma is something that I have been dealing with from a very young age. But, when life gives you lemons sometimes you roll with it and find ways to focus that energy that may have been designed to hurt you to work out for your good. Why I had this epiphany in the dead of summer, I will never know insert eye roll but once a week I have been taking my talents to Prayer Mountain to get in a run, followed by some meditation and prayer.

Now, because this is a hiking trail in the midst of nature I find myself a bit nervous about injuring myself and no one being able to hear me or being attacked by an animal or something! Mindful Brittany says “just focus on the good in the moment and do not think about “what could” happen” but, teacher and mommy Brittany take over sometimes and say, “be prepared and aware!”

Important Safety Tips For Runners:

Make Sure You Can Hear Everything Around You: As much as we enjoy a good tune while working out, when you are running it is essential to still be able to hear everything that is going on around you. In large part because our brain naturally triggers to sound faster than the things that we see.

Be Aware Of Your Surroundings: Working out is oftentimes used as a method to “zone out” but when you are running, specifically alone, it is important to make sure that you are paying attention to everything that is going on around you to make sure that you remain safe.

Use Familiar Routes: When you are used to running in a certain area you are more likely to notice if there are any changes that should cue you to adjust your pace or train elsewhere. Because most people run alone, being proactive when it comes to safety is really important to avoid injury.

Invest In Safety Gear: Wearing reflective clothing, carrying mase, a walking stick, or even a whistle is a good rule of thumb in case you find yourself in a situation where you need assistance and maybe your cellular device is not working.

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Important Safety Tips For Runners:

What are some hints you have for this newbie runner?

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