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Ladies: Be careful while you're running. Lots of attacks being reported

If you do a "Google News Search" for joggers or jogging, you'll be surprised by how many news stories there are each day from around the world about women being attacked while their running. 

Be careful out there!  If you can, run with a buddy.

Winter Running Tips

If you're an avid runner -- or are hitting the pavement for an occasional jog -- the onset of winter shouldn't force you to hang up your sneakers for the season.

Try these winter running safety tips from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:

• Warm up -- your body will take a little longer to warm up, so begin with a fast-paced walk for at least five minutes before you start to run.
• To help keep you warm, toss your clothes in the dryer for a few minutes before you put them on.
• Run with a shorter stride in the winter to reduce the risk of slipping and falling. Also, stay away from icy patches or packed snow.
• Dress in layers that you can peel off when you get too warm.
• If it gets too cold, run on a treadmill indoors.
• Don't forget to drink plenty of fluids -- before, during and after your run

Pepper Spray Training

Blog:  A city park in Florida is offering free pepper spray training for walkers and joggers who use the trails. 

What do you think?  If this were available in your area, would you take the course?

Post your comments below

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Stay Protected While Jogging Alone

Here's a TV news story about staying safe when jogging alone. 

Be safe out there!

Click here to watch it

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Woman attacked while running

Blog:  Here's a video about a woman who was recently attacked while running early in the morning.  For running safety tips, click here.

Tips for running in summer heat

Blog:  Even though most of us know how to handle the heat, it is good to review some safety tips every now and then.  For the record, I spent Sunday in the hottest place in the country -- Ardmore & Marietta, OK.  It was 109 degrees.  Instead of running, I chose to swim :-)

Click here for some tips on dealing with the heat while running

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Runners hit by cars

Blog:  I read stories every day about runners being hit by cars.  I don't normally post them because I don't want this website to become depressing.  However, every now and then, it's important to think about the dangers of the road. 

Stay safe and alert while running.

Here's a story about a runner who got hit by a car

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Runner and Motorist Safety

Blog:  Here's a letter to the editor from the Port Washington News.  It's a motorist's response to a runner's opinion about safety issues on the road.

"In a recent letter, Mr. Barton Sadowsky expressed his concerns regarding runners and motorists. More specifically, Mr. Sadowsky was frustrated by what he believed was the apparent disdain of runners by motorists. As a motorist I feel compelled to respond.

While there is no excuse for a motorist to act dangerously toward a runner, there is also an obligation on the part of runners to make themselves known to motorists and to run in a safe manner. My work schedule requires me to drive on Port Washington Boulevard just before the sun begins to rise. I have often been surprised by dark figures running in the traffic lane or on the shoulder very close to the traffic lane. Those figures may be found crossing intersections without slowing or checking for traffic. It is rare to find one wearing any reflective fabric or flashing light, but both are inexpensive and readily available. Either could save a tragic accident from happening.

Runner and motorist safety is not a single-sided issue. It is important for both to be observant and to acknowledge and expect the presence of the other."

Link to the Port Washington News

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Born to Run? Not while listening to an iPod

Blog:  Here's a story about how races have banned the use of Ipod's for safety reasons.  While some races say that runners can't use them, the rule is not being enforced.  Many people are concerned that runners risk their safety while wearing earphones because they can't hear traffic.  Others feel that when you listen to music you run faster.  They feel that gives iPod users an unfair advantage.

What do you think?  Post your comments below.


Here's the article

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Motorist comes to aid of unconscious jogger

Blog:  This is a good reason why we should always carry identification when running.

"Phoenix police are trying to identify a jogger who was found unconscious Monday by drivers near Seventh Street and Bethany Home Road. The man, who is in his late 50s, is in critical condition at a local hospital, police said.

Passing motorists reported seeing the man jogging around 6 a.m. near Seventh Street and Montebello Road. When they saw him again, he appeared to have fallen and struck his head on the ground. One motorist found him unresponsive and began CPR until police responded and were able to get the man breathing on his own, police said.

Police described the man as White with thinning grey hair, about 6 feet tall, and weighing 180 pounds. He was wearing a blue tracksuit, white shirt and white running shoes and carried no identification.

No missing persons report were filed matching his description and police were unable to identify him using his fingerprints. Police are asking anyone who recognizes the man to contact the Missing Persons Investigation Unit at 602-534-2121 or 602-262-6141"

Here's a link to a product that you can wear while running that will identify you in case of emergency

story from AZCentral.com