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Safety First

• Always make sure you can be seen in the dark. Wear:
  • Light coloured clothing;
  • Reflective vest and/or armbands;
  • Attach a flashing light to the back of your shorts
• Ladies - ensure you do not run on your own in the dark. A group of four is ideal; if one is injured, one other can stay while the others go and get help.
• If you are running on your own, let someone know what route you are taking and the time you expect to be back in case of accidents.
• Take a coin so you can phone for help if in difficulties on a run.
• Check for traffic before running into the road, be aware of the Highway Code.
• If running on the road, always run on the right hand side facing the oncoming traffic. The only exception is when you are approaching a blind bend: run on the outside of the bend so that you can be seen by all traffic.
• Make sure your shoelaces are securely tied to avoid tripping up.
• Carry some form of identification, and a medical alert card if necessary.
• Do not run if you are feeling unwell, or have suffered from a fever in the past few days.