E60: Tips for Running in the Dark

Full show notes: https://runliftmompod.com/dark/ 1. Bring Your Phone You’ll be able to find help if you get hurt or feel unsafe. You can also use it to tell friends where you are via Find My Friends.  2. Know your (well lit) Running Route Take a well lit path. You can also wear a headlamp. With a headlamp, look up and shine your light at cars to make sure they see you. If you are traveling and know you’ll be out early or night running, plan ahead! Strava’s Global Heatmap and Beacon text feature (send a text with your real time map to any point of contact). Save adventure runs for the daytime. 3. Wear Reflective Clothing Wearing reflective clothing or reflectors. You may be able to see cars coming but they can’t see you! If you don’t own any, borrow your husband’s PT belt or buy reflective tape to put on your shoes, handheld water bottle, or hat for running in the dark.  4. One Bud or No Headphones Keep volume low or take the opportunity to run without Run Lift Mom podcast or music. The more aware you are of your surroundings, the faster you can react!  5. Bring Extras. If you don’t have pepper spray, get some! Repeat after me: it’s more important to be safe than nice! It’s always good to have some sort of ID on you in case you get hurt; road ID is ideal because other runners and cyclists know to look for them.   This episode is sponsored by Red H, a Veteran owned small business. Use RUNLIFTMOM for 15% off or shop a bundle to save more: https://redhnutrition.com/athlete/RunLiftMom/