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Running Safety

Anyone over the age of 35 should check with a family doctor before starting an exercise program

Examine your running shoes for excessive wear - a poor shoe can contribute greatly to injury

Always warm up before your run by stretching major muscle groups and starting our slowly

You should be able to carry on a conversation while running.  If you are out of breath and unable to speak, you are probably running at too high a pace

Make yourself visible - wear bright clothing or a safety vest with reflective tape

Dress appropriately in warm weather to allow for proper heat escape

Avoid running in highly polluted areas such as busy streets

Run with a partner particularly if you are running in a secluded area

Run different routes - don't be predicatable

Don't listen to a walkman while running - you may not be able to hear the traffic or if someone is following you

Always carry a whistle or personal alarm to ward off would-be attackers